Essential Tools for Diabetes Management
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.
CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 1.50 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.
Activity Number: 141935
Learning Need Code(s): 5190, 4040, 5290
CPE Level: Level II
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.
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]
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.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
Course Details
Describe the current recommendations for glycemic control and monitoring.
Identify the mechanism of action, adverse effects, and precautions for the various classes of medications used to treat diabetes.
Illustrate considerations for the use of insulin as part of glycemic control.
Explain proper prevention and treatment of complications related to diabetes.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Glucose Control and Monitoring
Classification of Diabetes
Glycemic Control
SMBG Monitoring
CGM Monitoring
A1C Testing
Managing Hypoglycemia
Managing Weight
Review
Summary
Section 3: Pharmacologic Therapy
Oral Medications
Injectable Medications
Treatment Strategies
Older Adults
Review
Summary
Section 4: Insulin
Insulin Defined
Sliding Scale Insulin
Basal Insulin
Bolus Insulin
Premixed Insulin
Concentrated Insulin Products
Inhaled Insulin
Combination Injectable Therapy
Preparing Insulin from Vials or Pen Devices
Administration of Insulin
Storing Insulin
Insulin Pumps
Insulin Therapy for Older Adults
Review
Summary
Section 5: Prevention and Treatment of Complications
Tools
Head to Toe Approach
Gadgets
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Expert Reviewer: Paula Ackerman, MS, RD, CDEJennifer W. Burks, R.N., M.S.N. has over 25 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing, “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.”
Disclosure: Jennifer W. Burks, R.N., M.S.N. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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: Level II level Dietitians; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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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