Online
This unit is only available to registered nurses.
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 |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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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