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 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.

Intended Audience:  An essential course for health care professionals providing diabetes care and seeking evidence-based information to support lifestyle changes and best lower extremity care.

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 – Class 1: Meds Management Update for Type 2 | New ADA/EASD Consensus Statement | 1.5 CEs 
• December 8, 2022 – Class 2: Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards | 1.0 CE
• December 20, 2022 – Class 3: How to Assess Well-Being | From Populations to Individuals | 1.5 CEs
• February 2, 2023 – Class 4: ADA Standards of Care | 2.0 CEs
• March 28, 2023 – Class 5: Critical Assessment in Diabetes Care | Fine-Tuning Diabetes Detective Skills | 2.0 CEs
• April 11, 2023 – Class 6: Microvascular Complications Prevention & Treatment | Eye, Kidney, Nerve Disease | 1.5
• May 4, 2023 – Class 7: Cardiovascular Disease & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
• May 9, 2023 – Class 8: Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs
• May 11, 2023 – Class 9: Older Adults & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
• May 18, 2023 – Class 10: From Tots to Teens | Diabetes Standards | 1.5 CEs
• May 25, 2023 – Class 11: Pregnancy & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
• May 30, 2023 – Class 12: Hospitals & Hyperglycemia | 1.5 CEs
• June 1, 2023 – Class 13: Setting up a Successful DSME Program | 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information