Context of Diabetes Mellitus unit (CNA603)

Online

Introduction

Nurses in all sectors of health care will increasingly need to be proficient in taking care of people who develop Diabetes Mellitus, live with Diabetes Mellitus or present with an acute or chronic complication of Diabetes Mellitus. The unit examines the pathogenesis and determinants of health that contribute to the contemporary worldwide increased incidence of Diabetes Mellitus. The outcome of this unit is for nurses to demonstrate an understanding of how the context of Diabetes Mellitus is pertinent to their nursing practice.

Summary

Unit name	Context of Diabetes Mellitus
Unit code	CNA603
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Nursing
Discipline	Nursing
Coordinator	Mrs Janine Wright
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Describe the pathogenesis and the classifications of the disorders known as Diabetes Mellitus.
• Critically discuss how the health of individuals and populations is influenced by a complex intersection of cultural, political, geographical, socio-economic and individual environmental factors.
• Critique nursing practice; non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions in the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus.
• Apply Australian clinical guidelines and models of care utilising respectful and culturally sensitive language to improve the health outcomes for patient(s) at risk or living with Diabetes Mellitus.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
060399	$592.00	$592.00	not applicable	$3,178.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Individual Study – This unit is offered fully online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning.
Assessment	Case Study (50%)|Online Discussion and Summary Paper (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Dunning, T., & Sinclair, A. J. (2020). Care of people with diabetes: A manual for healthcare practice (5th ed.). Wiley-Blackwell.
Recommended	Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website.

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