Diabetes Care and Management
HL1003
Course details
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Jul 2023Feb 2024
- 12 weeks
- Part-time
- $976*
- Level 7
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton City Campus
2023 workshop dates
- Semester 1: 22 February, 8 March, 5 April, 10 May 2023
- Semester 2: 27 July, 10 August, 7 September, 12 October 2023
Please note: Enrolments close two weeks prior to the first workshop date scheduled for each semester intake.
Summary
The Diabetes Care and Management programme is designed to provide registered health professionals with the knowledge and skills required to provide regular care to people at risk of or with diabetes.
The Midland Health region has identified Type 2 and increasingly Type 1 diabetes as a significant health concern, particularly for Māori and Pacific Island adults. In addition, cardiovascular risk assessment is an identified Ministry of health target. The prevention and treatment of diabetes is a focus of the Strategic Plans for the District Health Boards providing opportunities for you in this rewarding area.
Students living a long distance from campus may need to download Zoom onto their laptop or device. If this is the case, your tutor will advise you.
What you will learn
The programme, informed by the National Diabetes Nursing Knowledge and Skills Framework (2009), provides the health professional with an increased blend of knowledge and skills required to competently and confidently plan care for a person with diabetes / cardiovascular disease and provide regular care to people at risk of, or those who experience, diabetes. Health professionals will develop critical thinking through the exploration of problem-based learning, evidenced-based theory, reflective and reflexive practice perspectives.
View programme modules
Module Code | Module Title | Level | Credits | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
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HLCD701 | Diabetes Care | 7 | 15 |
Graduate Opportunities
The in Diabetes Care and Management course provides an opportunity for you to continue your professional development and to gain knowledge and skills in a significant and growing area of health care.
This qualification will be valued in both primary and secondary clinical contexts. You would be able to continue to develop your expertise in this area of health to become a speciality diabetes nurse. Once graduated you may progress from the generalist education provided in the Diabetes Care to the Level 8 Specialist Diabetes education within the Wintec Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing programme.
Application Process
At this time, an online application is not available for this course.
To apply for this course, please fill out the form below and return it to the Student Enrolment and Information Centre or email a copy to application@wintec.ac.nz.
- Please note: A verified copy of your Annual Practicing Certificate is required with your application
Enrolments close two weeks prior to the first workshop date scheduled for each semester intake
Events
No events.
Disclaimers
Entry criteria
Candidates are required to:
- hold a New Zealand health qualification as a registered nurse or health professional; and
- have a current practising certificate; and
- be working in positions or have access to an appropriate client base of at least 16 hours per week.
- Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5 with no individual band score lower than 6.0; or
- equivalent.
Pathways

To check what you need to gain entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
Your first day
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Programme information will be emailed to you approximately 2–4 weeks before your first workshop or at the start of your module.
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