Group
Occupation
263933 Diabetes Educator
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
263933 Diabetes Educator
Provides advice and delivers clinical diabetes education to people living with, or at risk of, developing diabetes.
Registration or licensing is required.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Provides advice and education on the management of diabetes and diabetes-related complications
- Advises patients on proper use, safety, and side effects of diabetes medication
- Educates patients on blood glucose monitoring
- Provides lifestyle and dietary modification advice to help support diabetes management
- Works collaboratively with other health professionals to implement strategies to prevent negative outcomes from diabetes