Course Summary
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:
Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353Course 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:
- Describe the four types of diabetes.
- Outline the basic pathophysiology of diabetes.
- Describe two specific functions of insulin.
- Identify at least three signs and symptoms associated with diabetes.
- Recognize factors that place a person at greater risk of developing diabetes.
- 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.