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Diabetes Educator

A Diabetes Educator informs patients and healthcare professionals about diabetes management and prevention, requiring excellent communication and organisational skills.

How do I become a diabetes educator

Get qualified to work as a diabetes educator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Diabetes Educator generally earns $2,040 per week ($106,080 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people working in this field has dropped slightly over the last five years. There are currently 4,700 people employed in health promotion in Australia and many of them specialise as a Diabetes Educator. Diabetes Educators may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Health Care is an ideal qualification if you plan to work as a Diabetes Educator. This course is designed for current healthcare workers who want to specialise their skills in the management of diabetes. You’ll learn to provide care for diabetic patients and develop prevention programs.

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Diabetes Educator careers

A Diabetes Educator provides information to patients and health professionals on the management of diabetes. You might work with individual clients or speak with groups of patients or medical professionals. Diabetes Educators might discuss strategies for managing the condition or work on prevention techniques.

Diabetes Educators should have excellent communication skills and be able to liaise with patients, families and health care providers. It’s important that you can listen to client concerns and understand individual circumstances. Diabetes Educators should be organised and able to manage their time well.