This course provides a framework to assess patient barriers and support behavior change. We explore psychosocial issues that may be blocking patients from adopting healthier behaviors and provides strategies to identify and overcome these barriers.  We conclude with a review of the major learning theories with a focus on empowerment.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the chronic care model
2. Describe coping and patient assessment
3. List psychosocial, emotional, and life barriers to diabetes self-care
4. Discuss strategies to assist patients with individualized coping skills
5. Describe behavior change models and approaches

Intended Audience:  This library of critical information is designed for individuals or groups of diabetes specialists, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with diabetes and preparing for the BC-ADM or the CDCES certification Exam.

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

This course is part of our Level 3 – Boot Camp. Enroll in our entire Level 3 – Boot Camp to join us for the following 2022 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)*

• February 8, 2022 – Class 1 – Diabetes – Not Just Hyperglycemia 1.75 CEs
• February 10, 2022 – Class 2 – Standards of Care & Cardiovascular Goals 1.5 CEs
• February 15, 2022 – Class 3 – Insulin Therapy – From Basal/Bolus to Pattern Management 1.5 CEs
• February 17, 2022 – Class 4 – Insulin Intensive – Monitoring, Sick Days, Lower Extremities 1.5 CEs
• February 22, 2022 – Class 5 – Meds for Type 2 – What you need to know 1.5 CEs
• February 24, 2022 – Class 6 – (Exercise and) Medical Nutrition Therapy 1.5 CEs
• March 1, 2022 –  Class 7 – Microvascular Complications and Exercise – Focus on Prevention 1.5 CEs
• March 3, 2022 – Class 8 – Coping and Behavior Change 1.5 CEs
• March 8, 2022 – Class 9 – Test-Taking Coach Session (48 Questions) No CEs

*dates subject to change

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information