This course is an essential review for anyone in the field of diabetes. We highlight the goals of care the American Diabetes          Association’s Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes & provide critical teaching points & updates for healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care and education. Strategies for providing a quick & effective foot and lower extremity assessment are also discussed.

Objectives:

1. State 3 determinants of health & how they can impact diabetes self-care.
2. List steps to address prediabetes.
3. State new screening guidelines for adults, children, & pregnancy.
4. Describe updated goals of care for diabetes, CV & renal disease.
5. Discuss assessment & goals for lower extremity care.

Intended Audience:  A critical course for anyone in the field of diabetes education who wants to learn more about the goals of care for glucose, heart disease, pediatrics, and older adult.

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

Earn 1.5 CEs 

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

This course is included in: Level 1 – Diabetes Fundamentals. Purchase this course individually for $29 or the entire bundle and save 65%.

Enroll in our entire Level 1 – Diabetes Fundamentals to join us for the below 2023 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

1. January 10, 2023 – Class 1: Getting to the Nitty Gritty | 1.5 CEs
2. January 12, 2023 – Class 2: Nutrition & Exercise 1.5 | CEs
3. January 17, 2023 – Class 3: Meds Overview for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs 
4. January 19, 2023 – Class 4: Insulin Therapy & Pattern Management | 1.75 CEs
5. January 24, 2023 – Class 5: Goals of Care & Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs
6. January 26, 2023 – Class 6: Hypoglycemia, Sick Days, & Monitoring | 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information