The Ten Guiding Principles for the Management and Prevention of Diabetes: Principles 1-3
Certificates
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
DC-RN -- District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CE Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.20 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing CE
Florida Board of Nursing CE Provider #: 50-290
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Relias, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition accepts medical errors courses approved by any Board within the Division of Medical Quality Assurance of the Florida Department of Health. Relias Learning, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Nursing, provider # 50-290. This course is approved for 1.20 contact hours.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing CE Provider #: 50-290
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Commission for Case Manager Certification
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (Dietary)
Approved for 1.25 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-D1058. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Course Details
Describe diagnostic criteria for diabetes, prediabetes and gestational diabetes.
Manage prediabetes to prevent or delay onset of type 2 diabetes.
Compare and contrast diabetes self-management education (DSME) and diabetes self-management support (DSMS).
Outline:
1. Identify those with undiagnosed diabetes and prediabetes a. Who to test b. Risk factors for type 2 diabetes c. Diagnostic criteria (DM, prediabetes, gestational diabetes) 2. Manage prediabetes to prevent or delay onset of type 2 diabetes a. Weight loss b. Nutrition c. Physical activity d. Medication 3. Ongoing self-management education and support for those with or at risk for diabetes and its complications. a. Definition and purpose of diabetes self-management education (DSME)
Ms. Ackerman earned a Bachelor of Science in dietetics with a minor in science and food service administration from Central Michigan University. She completed a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition at Rush University in 1993. She has 25 years of experience as a clinical dietitian and diabetes educator working in a variety of setting including large in-patient, teaching hospitals; community hospitals; county health departments and outreach networks. She currently serves as the coordinator of a disease management program and medical nutrition services for a community hospital and is also an experienced lecturer, presenting educational programs in a variety of settings. Her professional associations include the American Association of Diabetes Educators, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Disclosure: Paula Ackerman, MS, RD, CDE has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: entry level Dietitians; entry level Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility, Assisted Living, Home Health, Hospital, Long-term Care, Post-Acute Care, Residential Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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