Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) are associated with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer & a variety of other health consequences for adults. This session reviews how diabetes care & education specialists can provide screening, assessment, & trauma-informed care to individuals who experienced ACEs & are living with toxic stress. We will explore strategies to address ACES & improve outcomes for individuals & communities. Throughout, we will focus on supporting self-care with a focus on recognizing & promoting resilience.

Topics include:

• Discuss the benefits of assessing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) in individuals with diabetes.
• State the relationship between ACE Scores & the risk of future health complications.
• Describe a person-centered approach to fostering resilience & self-care for individuals with toxic stress.
• Identify two strategies to provide trauma-informed care in your work setting.

Intended Audience: These courses are knowledge-based activities designed for individual or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants and other health care providers interested in enhancing their knowledge of management of inpatient hyperglycemia.

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

Two registration options:

• Enroll for FREE (No CEs): Click here to enroll.
• Earn 0.5 CEs – Fee: $19.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.

Enroll in our entire Level 4 | Advanced & Specialty Topic Courses

Advanced Level & Specialty Topics 2024 Webinar Updates 

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

Clinical Practice & Assessment

• July 19, 2024 – Class 1: Type 2 Diabetes Intensive | 2.0 CEs
• July 25, 2024 – Class 2: Cancer & Diabetes | 1.25 CEs
• August 1, 2024 – Class 3: 3 Steps to DeFeet Amputation; Assess, Screen, Report | 1.0 CEs

Insulin Calculations & Pattern Management

• August 20, 2024 – Class 4: Insulin Calculation Workshop | From Pumps & Beyond | 1.5 CEs
• August 22, 2024 – Class 5: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 1 | 1.5 CEs
• August 27, 2024 – Class 6: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs
• September 25, 2024 – Class 7: Basal Bolus Therapy in Hospital |1.5 CEs

Beyond the Usual Diabetes Topics

• November 12, 2024 – Class 8: From the Gut to the Butt – Exploring the GI System | 1.5 CEs
• October 29, 2024 – Class 9: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health | 1.0 CE
• November 19, 2024 – Class 10: Strategies to Revitalize Your Diabetes Program or Business | 1.5 CEs

Bonus Courses

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

• July 11, 2024 – Class 11: What We Say Matters: Language that Respects the Individual and Imparts Hope | 0.5 CEs
• Class 12: Mindfulness & Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter Webinar | No CEs
• March 20, 2024 Class 13: Behavior Change Theories Made Easy | 1.0 CE

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information