This course includes updated goals and guidelines for children living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This course discusses the special issues diabetes educators need to be aware of when working with children with diabetes and their families. We discuss the clinical presentation of diabetes, goals of care, and normal growth and development through the early years through adolescence. Strategies to prevent acute and long term complications are included with an emphasis on positive coping for family and child with diabetes.
Topics include:
- Discuss the goals of care for Type 1 and Type 2 Kids with Diabetes
- State Strategies to prevent acute and chronic complications
- Discuss the importance of positive psychosocial adjustment and resources
Intended Audience: This course is a knowledge-based activity designed for individuals or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants and other health care providers interested in enhancing their diabetes medication knowledge.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Fee: $29.00
Course Level: Enroll now in the course (included in Level 2 – Standards of Care)
All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information
Earn 1.5 CEs
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