Certificate in Advanced Diabetes Topics
Our program is solely online and asynchronous
The Certificate in Advanced Diabetes Topics is designed for clinically prepared individuals who already hold a master's degree or higher and wish to advance their academic foundation in the diabetes specialty. Our program is solely online.
This academic certificate is not related to certificate in diabetes education or management.
Admissions Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2024, Summer 2024, and Fall 2024 terms.
Advanced Certificate
- Points/Credits: 18
- Entry Terms: N/A
Application Deadlines
- Spring: N/A
- Summer/Fall (Priority): N/A
- Summer/Fall (Final): N/A
* *Program is no longer running and therefore not accepting applications.*
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments
Additional Application Info
- The statement of purpose is a written personal essay that includes your interest in diabetes, your experience as a diabetes educator, if any, and your career goals
- Copies of registration, licensure, or certification
- Official scores from an accepted English proficiency exam
- Two letters of recommendation, preferably from a graduate level professor
View our Program Guide for more information.
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2023-2024)
Displaying catalog information for the Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 terms.
The solely online and asynchronous Certificate in Advanced Diabetes Topics requires satisfactory completion of the six core diabetes courses (18 points). The program is completed in six academic terms (2 years). One core diabetes course is offered each academic term.
Required diabetes-related core courses:
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HBSD 4110 Behavior change strategies for diabetes prevention and management (3)
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HBSD 4120 Pathophysiology of diabetes and its related complications (3)
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HBSD 4130 Assessment of the person with diabetes (3)
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HBSD 4140 Preventive and therapeutic interventions in diabetes management (3)
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HBSD 4150 Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) programs: development, implementation, and evaluation (3)
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HBSD 4160 Pharmacology of diabetes (3)