Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Certificates
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Relias LLC is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program, or materials.
This activity is approved for 1.50 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs).
Activity Number: 143071
Learning Need Code(s): 5190, 4130, 5410
CPE Level:
Dietitians/nutritionists may submit activity evaluations directly to CDR; [email protected] or mail to: Commission on Dietetic Registration, Attn: Accredited Provider Unit, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995.
Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (Dietary)
Approved for 1.50 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 1.50 contact hours.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.50 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 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing CE Provider #: 50-290
Nurses will receive 1.50 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 1.50 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 1.50 contact hours.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing CE Provider #: 50-290
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
This program was approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education Program (CE provider #50-290) CE Broker Course # 20-[Custom_Code]
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
Course Details
State the diagnostic criteria for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM).
Describe 1 fetal and 1 maternal complication resulting from GDM.
Describe 3 interventions to achieve target blood glucose goals and improve outcomes for women with GDM.
Outline:
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) Definition
GDM Prevalence
GDM Risk Factors
GDM Etiology
Knowledge Check
Screening for Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy
Screening for GDM
Screening for GDM (1 Step Approach)
Diagnosis of GDM (1 Step Approach)
Screening for GDM (2 Step Approach)
Diagnosis of GDM (2 Step Approach)
Knowledge Check
Complications of GDM
Fetal Complications of GDM
Macrosomia
Fetal Complications of GDM
Maternal Complications of GDM
Screening for Diabetes After GDM
Factors that Increase Risk for Developing Diabetes After GDM
Knowledge Check
GDM Interventions
Blood Glucose (BG) Monitoring
BG Goals for GDM
Ketone Testing
Ketone Treatment Guidelines
Blood Pressure
Fetal Testing
GDM Treatment
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Goals for GDM
Weight Gain Goals
Adequate Weight Gain
Managing Excess Weight Gain
Caloric Needs
Adequate Nutrition
Artificial Sweeteners
Meal Plan Recommendations
Carbohydrates
Morning Sickness
Physical Activity
Physical Activity Contraindications During Pregnancy
Medications
Insulin
Oral Diabetes Medications
Metformin
Metformin in Gestational Diabetes (MiG) Trial
MiG TOFU Trial
Glyburide
Metformin vs Glyburide
Oral Diabetes Medications
Knowledge Check
Post-Partum Care
Post-Partum Education
Course Contributor
References
Congratulations!
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; Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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