This course provides a framework to assess individual barriers & support behavior change. We explore psychosocial issues that may be blocking participants from adopting healthier behaviors & provide strategies to identify & overcome these barriers. We conclude with a review of the major learning theories with a focus on empowerment.
Objectives:
- Discuss the chronic care model.
- Describe coping & individual assessment.
- List psychosocial, emotional & life barriers to diabetes self-care.
- Discuss strategies to assist people living with diabetes with individualized coping skills.
- Describe behavior change models & approaches.
Learning Outcome:
Diabetes team members will gain the skills and knowledge needed to identify coping strategies and provide individualized support for people with diabetes.
Target Audience:
This course is a knowledge-based activity designed for individuals or groups of diabetes professionals, including RNs, RDs/RDNs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other healthcare providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with prediabetes, diabetes, and other related conditions. The practice areas for RDs/RDNs for CDR reporting are healthcare, preventative care, wellness, and, lifestyle along with, education and research.
CDR Performance Indicators:
- 9.6.1
- 9.6.7
- 9.6.8
- 10.2.10
- 10.3.1
- 10.3.6
- 10.4.2
- 10.4.4
- 10.5.1
- 10.5.4
Instructors: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert for over 25 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF and Founder of Diabetes Education Services.
Christine Craig, MS, RD, CDCES, winner of the 2023 Impact on Diabetes Award, is a leader in the field of nutrition, technology, and diabetes care. Her years of expertise combined with her person-centered approach and work ethic, make her a perfect speaker for this nutrition and activity-focused content.
Earn 1.75 CEs
Fee: $279.00 – Enroll in our entire Level 3 | DiabetesEd Certification Boot Camp
DiabetesEd Online Boot Camp Sessions 2025
Webinar Updates
All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)
- February 6, 2025 – Boot Camp 1: Diabetes | Not Just Hyperglycemia | 1.75 CEs
- February 11, 2025 – Boot Camp 2: Standards of Care & Cardiovascular Goals | 1.8 CEs
- February 13, 2025 – Boot Camp 3: Meds for Type 2 | What you need to know | 1.75 CEs
- February 18, 2025 – Boot Camp 4: Insulin Therapy | From Basal/Bolus to Pattern Management | 1.75 CEs
- February 20, 2025 – Boot Camp 5: Insulin Intensive & Risk Reduction | Monitoring, Sick Days, Lower Extremities | 1.75 CEs
- February 25, 2025 – Boot Camp 6: Medical Nutrition Therapy | 1.75 CEs
- February 27, 2025 – Boot Camp 7: Microvascular Complications & Exercise | Screen, Prevent, Treat | 1.75 CEs
- March 3, 2025 – Boot Camp 8: Coping & Behavior Change | 1.75 CEs
- March 5, 2025 – Boot Camp 9: Test-Taking Coach Session (48 Questions) | No CE
All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information