Course Summary
Contact Hour(s):
2 Contact Hours
Author:
Sarah Beattie, DNP, APRN-CNP, CDCES
This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR), Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner
Accreditations:
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)
State Approvals:
Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-540151; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; Nevada Board of Physical Therapy; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy
Course Description:
This course discusses the prevalence of diabetes, how to differentiate the different types of diabetes, and screening recommendations. It also describes how to effectively plan and deliver diabetes education, based on the ADCES7, to improve the lives of those living with diabetes and reduce diabetes-related complications.
Outcomes:
≥ 92% of participants will know the significance of diabetes, how to identify the correct type of diabetes, and how to plan and deliver evidence-based, patient-centered diabetes care and education to improve diabetes outcomes.
Objectives:
After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:
- Determine the incidence and prevalence of diabetes.
- Differentiate between the different types of diabetes.
- Explain why glycemic control is important to diabetes care.
- Identify the four critical times for diabetes education.
- Describe technology used in supporting diabetes management.
- Summarize common barriers that prevent adherence to and compliance with the diabetic treatment regimen.
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.