People with diabetes are at increased risk of Lower Extremity Complications. This course reviews the steps involved in performing a detailed assessment of the lower extremities, including how to use a monofilament and tuning fork to detect neuropathy. We also discuss the significance of the Ankle Brachial Index and strategies to prevent lower extremity complications.

Objectives:

1. Describe the risk factors for lower extremity complications.
2. Discuss prevention strategies.
3. Demonstrate steps involved in a lower extremity assessment.

Learning Outcome:

Diabetes team members will gain the skills and knowledge needed to provide a comprehensive lower extremity assessment and provide individualized education to protect against lower extremity complications 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:

• 9.1.1
• 9.1.4
• 10.3.1

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.

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• December 10, 2024 – Class 2: Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards | 1.25 CE 
• December 12, 2024 – Class 3: How to Assess Well-Being | From Populations to Individuals | 1.5 CEs
• December 27, 2024 – Class 1: Meds Management Update for Type 2 Diabetes | 1.5 CE
• January 30, 2025 – Class 4: ADA Standards of Care | 2.0 CEs 
• March 25, 2025 – Class 5: Critical Assessment in Diabetes Care | Fine-Tuning Diabetes Detective Skills | 2.0 CEs
• April 8, 2025 – Class 6: Microvascular Complications Prevention & Treatment | Eye, Kidney, Nerve Disease | 1.75 CEs
• April 24, 2025 – Class 7: Cardiovascular Disease & Risk Management | 1.5 CEs
• April 29, 2025 – Class 8: Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs
• May 13, 2025 – Class 9: Older Adults & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
• June 12, 2025 – Class 10: From Tots to Teens | Diabetes Standards | 1.75 CEs
• June 19, 2025 – Class 11: Pregnancy & Diabetes | 1.75 CEs
• June 26, 2025 – Class 12: Hospitals & Hyperglycemia | 1.75 CEs
• July 10, 2025 – Class 13: Setting up a Successful DSME Program | 1.75 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information