New York Requirements Catalog

Contact Hour(s): 

1 Contact Hours

Author:

Hallie Turner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Medical Assistant (MA)

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:

Course Description:

This course discusses what diabetes is and describes the four types, including type I, type II, gestational, and secondary diabetes. The most common risk factors and signs and symptoms are explained for each type, as well as a brief overview of possible complications and how to manage diabetes properly. The course explains the role of the endocrine system and the functions of the pancreas and insulin. Finally, the course concludes with a detailed description of how the CNA should care for the patient with diabetes while working within their scope of practice.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know the four types of diabetes, how insulin works, the signs and symptoms associated with diabetes, and the role of the CNA when caring for a patient with diabetes.

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe the four types of diabetes.
2. Outline the basic pathophysiology of diabetes.
3. Describe two specific functions of insulin.
4. Identify at least three signs and symptoms associated with diabetes.
5. Recognize factors that place a person at greater risk of developing diabetes.
6. Summarize at least three specific responsibilities the certified nursing assistant (CNA) has in the care of patients with diabetes.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Contact Hour(s): 

3 Contact hours, including 3 Advanced Pharmacology Hours

Author:

Dana Bartlett, RN, BSN, MA, MA, CSPI

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR), Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:

Alabama Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description:

This course discusses the issues/topics of insulin, insulin administration, other injectable diabetes medications, and commonly used oral diabetes medications.

Course Outcome:

≥ 92% of participants will know how to administer diabetes medications safely and effectively.

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe the mechanism of action of diabetes medications.
2. Identify the mechanism of action of insulin.
3. List the significant adverse effects of each medication.
4. Explain the important considerations of administration of insulin.
5. Indicate the precautions and US Boxed warnings for diabetes medications.
6. Compare and contrast the indication for use for each medication.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.