This presentation will include the latest information on Social Determinants of health, assessment strategies, and approaches. We will explore the psychosocial issues that can discourage individuals from adopting healthier behaviors and provides strategies to identify and overcome these barriers. Life studies are used to apply theory to real-life situations. A great course for anyone in the field of diabetes education or for those looking for a new perspective on assessment and coping strategies.

Objectives:

1. State strategies to assess and address social determinants of health
2. Discuss health care delivery systems using a person-centered approach
3. List screening tools that can help detect depression, trauma, and cognitive decline
4. Describe psycho-social and emotional barriers to diabetes self-management
5. Provide strategies for healthcare professionals to identify and overcome barriers to self-care

Intended Audience:  A great course for health care professionals looking for a new perspective on individual assessment and behavior change.

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.

• Enroll in our entire Level 2 – Standards of Care to join us for the below 2023 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

  • December 1, 2022 – Meds Management for Type 2 – 1.5 CEs
  • December 8, 2022 – Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards | 1.0 CE
  • December 20, 2022 – Assessing Well-Being: Population Health to a Person-Centered Approach Standards | 1.5 CEs
  • February 2, 2023 – ADA Standards of Care | 2.0 CEs
  • March 28, 2023 – Critical Assessment | Fine-Tuning Diabetes Detective Skills Standards 2.0 CEs
  • April 11, 2023 – Microvascular Complications, Eye, Kidney Nerve Disease 1.5 CEs
  • May 4, 2023 – Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Standards 1.5 CEs
  • May 9, 2023 – Lower Extremity Assessment 1.5 CEs
  • May 11, 2023 – Older Adults and Diabetes 1.5 CEs
  • May 18, 2023 – Tots to Teens – Diabetes Standards 1.5 CEs
  • May 25, 2023 – Pregnancy and Diabetes 1.5 CEs
  • May 30, 2023 – Hospital and Hyperglycemia 1.5 CEs
  • June 1, 2023 – Setting up a Successful Diabetes Program 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information