International students

If you live overseas and wish to study an Australian diabetes education course and become an Australian recognised credentialled diabetes educator (CDE) you will need to contact the universities listed above to ensure you can enrol in the Diabetes Education course as an international student. You may be able to study off-shore in the applicable off-campus (external) courses. There will be a practical component which you may need to complete in Australia so that you can be assessed regarding the Australian competency standards set by ADEA.

To become a CDE recognised in Australia, you will need to complete the ADEA Credentialling requirements as listed above and be a full member of the ADEA.

Full membership benefits include:

• Access to the ADEA members’      website –  position      statements, standards,      guidelines, policies and procedures, resources and weblinks, advertising      of national and local events, and an employment      section.

• Receiving the Australian Diabetes Educator publication and membership discounts when ordering ADEA publications or joining events. The Australian Diabetes Educator is the official quarterly publication of the ADEA providing members with updated information on the organisation, peer review articles and latest advances in the diabetes education field. The publication is available both in print and online.
• Participation in ADEA elections and can hold Branch or National Office Bearer positions.
• Ability to achieve and maintain recognition as a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE)
• Development of Educational Resources https://www.adea.com.au/about-us/membership-benefits/development-of-education-resources/
• Advocacy https://www.adea.com.au/about-us/membership-benefits/advocacy/
• Commercial Benefits and Discounts https://www.adea.com.au/about-us/membership-benefits/commercial-benefits-and-discounts/

• Complimentary copies of the      Conquest (Diabetes Australia’s national publication on diabetes for people      with diabetes and their families, friends and carers), Diabetes Management      Journal (a national publication on diabetes for general practitioners) and      Endocrinology Today (a peer reviewed update for medical practitioners).
• Learning and education      available free or at substantially discounted rates. A recent example is      the Diabetes Matters CD, a health education audio series featuring      interviews with top experts in diabetes management and care. Topics      covered include: diagnosing and managing pre-diabetes; gestational      diabetes; mental health; childhood and adolescents; and other popular      topics in diabetes. ADEA members are also able to access ADEA      E-learning courses.
• A Weekly e-newsletter      from National Office and state/territory branches keeping you abreast of      current projects, progress of ADEA activities and professional development      events nationally and locally.

Networking Opportunities https://www.adea.com.au/about-us/membership-benefits/networking-opportunities/