Title: Level 4 – Advanced Level & Specialty Topic Courses 12.5 CEs

The Level 4 Bundle offers five courses (12.5 CEs) a value of $145 for only $99.

Diabetes Education Services Online University Courses are an excellent way to study for your exam anytime and anywhere that is convenient for you. You will have immediate access to your courses for 1 year after your purchase date. Each individual online course includes a: video presentation, podcast, practice test, and additional resources.

Group Discounts Available!

We are so excited to expand our Level 4 – Advanced Level & Specialty Topics Series!

Our Level 4 specialty courses are designed to address topics that enhance your clinical practice and explore emerging issues in diabetes care. If you are seeking CEs to renew your certification or preparing to take the Board Certification in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) exam, you are in the right place. By enrolling our Level 4 series, you are joining a community of diabetes care professionals who are passionate about improving the care of people with diabetes through management and advocacy.

Working at an advanced level or preparing to take the BC-ADM can be a time of tremendous personal and professional growth as you delve into the complexities of diabetes, from the management of co-conditions to considering new horizons in care.  We are here to support your advancement through this bundle of Level 4 courses.

The fast-paced content is designed to fulfill curiosity, build on previous significant diabetes care experience and support your journey toward becoming Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management.

Intended Audience: These courses are geared towards experienced and curious health care professionals who are seeking higher-level content delving into diabetes management and care. Diabetes specialists, RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants and health care providers working toward advanced certification will benefit from this specialty content bundle.  

Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 15 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

Earn 12.5 CEs (Group Discounts Available)

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Topics included in Level 4 Bundle:

New Horizons – Getting to the Gut, Meet Your Microbiome, 1.25 CE – individual price $29.00

Expand your view of how trillions of bacterial hitchhikers profoundly influence our health. We will discuss how the environment and our medical practices have impacted our gut bacteria over time and strategies we can take to protect these old friends.

Basal Bolus Therapy in Hospital, 1.5 CEs – individual price $29.00

Provides participants with a step-by-step approach to safely and effectively implement Basal Bolus Insulin Therapy in the inpatient setting. We discuss appropriate insulin dosing based on the patient’s clinical presentation and apply dosing strategies to a variety of case studies.

Cancer and Diabetes, 1.25 CEs – individual price $29.00

Patients with cancer often experience hyperglycemia secondary to treatment, which can increase risk of infection and compromise their nutritional status. In addition, recent research has identified the link between diabetes and cancer. Join us to learn more about this unexpected link and treatment strategies for steroid-induced hyperglycemia using a case study approach.

Type 2 Diabetes Intensive, 2 CEs – individual price $29.00 

Provides a detailed overview of the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes, prevention strategies and cardiovascular risk reduction. In addition, we highlight type 2 treatment approaches including nutrition, activity, oral and injectables medications plus screening and treatment guidelines for micro and macrovascular disease. Through case studies and discussion, we highlight strategies to focus on a person-centered approach along with attention to psychosocial care for people living with diabetes.

COVID-19 and Diabetes Virtual Update | 1.5 CE

Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM, has completely updated this critical presentation, to bring health care professionals up-to-date on the current state of COVID and its impact on diabetes care. She summarizes key information including critical teaching points and management strategies for people with diabetes who develop a COVID-19 infection.

New Courses Added to Level 4 – Join us Live Begining May 13, 2021

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Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 1, 1.0 CEs – Airs May 13

Why do the blood sugars keep dropping after meals? Is the basal insulin set correctly? What adjustments are needed for exercise?

During this 60 -90 minute webinar Coach Beverly addresses each of these glucose mysteries and more, using a person centered approach.  She describes a stepwise approach to evaluate glucose patterns and correct common issues encountered by people living with type 1 diabetes.

By attending this webinar, you will gain confidence in evaluating glucose patterns and making recommendations for improvement.

Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 2, 1.0 CEs – Airs May 19

Why are glucose levels elevated in the morning? When should insulin be started?  What is the next step to get A1c to target?

During this 60-minute course Coach, Beverly addresses each of these glucose mysteries and more, using a person-centered approach.  She describes a stepwise approach to evaluate glucose patterns and correct common issues encountered by people living with type 2 diabetes.

By attending this webinar, you will gain confidence in evaluating glucose patterns and making recommendations for improvement.

Insulin Calculation Workshop – From injections and pumps, 1.5 CEs – Airs May 27

Determining basal and bolus rates for multiple daily injections or insulin pumps can seem overwhelming.  This 90-minute course provides participants with a step-by-step approach to determine basal rates, bolus ratios and how to problem solve when blood glucose levels aren’t on target. During this 90-minute course,  Coach Beverly will provide abundant case studies to give participants hands on practice and build confidence when calculating insulin doses for a variety of situations.

Bonus Courses – 1.5 CEs

• Diabetes and Language | What we say matters – 0.5 CEs
• Mindfulness and Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter Webinar – 1.0 CE

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