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 – 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