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Metabolic Health

Sydney Professional Certificate

Graduates of this Professional Certificate will have specialised knowledge in diabetes and obesity management, by studying diabetes and obesity units at postgraduate level.

Graduates will be able to provide an evidence-based, practical and personalised approach to clinical care to:

  • Accurately diagnose prediabetes and type 2 diabetes
  • Effectively manage overweight and obesity including lifestyle, medication, behavioural and psychological approaches
  • Manage prediabetes with timely follow-up to detect diabetes

Sydney Professional Certificate in Metabolic Health

Students must complete:
(a) 12 credit points of 5000-level units of study
Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites
C: Corequisites N: Prohibition

5000-level units of study

MBHT5001
Diabetes Management
6 A This unit of study is recommended for medical graduates, as well as nursing or allied health graduates with a minimum of 12 months clinical experience
MBHT5003
Obesity and Pre-diabetes: Prevention and Care
6