Diabetes Education Certificate
Credential: Ontario College Graduate CertificateProgram Number: 928
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Develop a firm foundation in current clinical approaches to diabetes education. Designed for RNs, RPNs, Registered Dieticians, Pharmacists, Chiropodists and Physicians, the program is an excellent step towards certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible you must be a RN, RPN, Registered Dietician, Pharmacist, Chiropodist or Physician, currently eligible to practice in Ontario. Prior approval is necessary. Please forward your proof of registration/eligibility to practice in Ontario to Amy Boyer, Institute for Applied Health Sciences, 1400 Main St. W., Hamilton, ON L8S 1C7 or fax to 905-528-7706.
Permission from the Program Manager and medical clearance are required in order to register in the field placement.
PROGRAM OF STUDIES
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Hours | Tentative Schedule* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |||
Mandatory Courses: |
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| HSCIDW001 | Diabetes Care - Basic** | 30 | X | X | X |
| HSCI10052 | Introduction to Patient Education** | 30 | X | X | X |
| HLTH10028 | Living with Diabetes** | 30 | X | X | X |
| HLTH10046 | Special Issues with Diabetes** | 30 | X | X | X |
| HLTH10057 | Diabetes Field Placement 1 | 60 | X | X | X |
| * Subject to change - Browse current catalogue for course offerings ** Multiple intakes available each term |
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| View the program brochure (PDF) | |||||
Diabetes Education Certificate FAQs
NOTE
To be eligible for the certificate, you must complete the program within 5 years.
