We are living longer & more people are getting diabetes. The American Diabetes Association has updated the Older Adults Standards, with special attention to considering the reduction of medication & insulin therapy intensity. The older population has unique issues & special needs that require consideration as we provide diabetes self-management education. This online course highlights key areas of assessment, intervention, and advocacy for older clients living with diabetes.

Objectives:

1. Self-management considerations for older individuals.
2. Strategies to prevent complications & maintain optimal quality of life.
3. The role of the Diabetes Care & Education Specialist as an advocate.

Intended Audience: An important course for healthcare professionals seeking to gain an understanding of the special issues and evidence-based standards for older adults or studying for certification exams.

Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.

Earn 1.5 CEs 

Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.

Enroll in our entire Level 2 | Standards of Care Intensive  

Diabetes Specialist Online Standards of Care Intensive Webinar Updates

All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

• December 12, 2023 – Class 2: Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards | 1.0 CE 
• December 19, 2023 – Class 3: How to Assess Well-Being | From Populations to Individuals | 1.5 CEs
• December 21, 2023 – Class 1: Meds Management Update for Type 2 Diabetes | 1.5 CE
• February 1, 2024 – Class 4: ADA Standards of Care | 2.0 CEs 
• March 27, 2024 – Class 5: Critical Assessment in Diabetes Care | Fine-Tuning Diabetes Detective Skills | 2.0 CEs
• April 11, 2024 – Class 6: Microvascular Complications Prevention & Treatment | Eye, Kidney, Nerve Disease | 1.75 CEs
• April 25, 2024 – Class 7: Cardiovascular Disease & Risk Management | 1.5 CEs
• April 30, 2024 – Class 8: Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs
• May 2, 2024 – Class 9: Older Adults & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
• May 30, 2024 – Class 10: From Tots to Teens | Diabetes Standards | 1.5 CEs
• June 11, 2024 – Class 11: Pregnancy & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
• June 13, 2024 – Class 12: Hospitals & Hyperglycemia | 1.5 CEs
• June 20, 2024 – Class 13: Setting up a Successful DSME Program | 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information