This course provides a framework to assess individual barriers & support behavior change. We explore psychosocial issues that may be blocking participants from adopting healthier behaviors & provides strategies to identify & 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 & individual assessment.
3. List psychosocial, emotional & life barriers to diabetes self-care.
4. Discuss strategies to assist people living with diabetes with individualized coping skills.
5. Describe behavior change models & 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 diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.

Earn 1.75 CEs 

Fee: $279.00 – Enroll in our entire Level 3 | DiabetesEd Certification Boot Camp 

Group Discounts Available

DiabetesEd Online Boot Camp Sessions 2024

Webinar Updates

All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

• February 13, 2024 – Boot Camp 1: Diabetes | Not Just Hyperglycemia | 1.75 CEs 
• February 15, 2024 – Boot Camp 2: Standards of Care & Cardiovascular Goals | 1.8 CEs
• February 20, 2024 – Boot Camp 3: Meds for Type 2 | What you need to know | 1.75 CEs 
• February 22, 2024 – Boot Camp 4: Insulin Therapy | From Basal/Bolus to Pattern Management | 1.75 CEs
• February 27, 2024 – Boot Camp 5: Insulin Intensive & Risk Reduction | Monitoring, Sick Days, Lower Extremities | 1.75 CEs 
• February 29, 2024 – Boot Camp 6: Medical Nutrition Therapy | 1.75 CEs 
• March 12, 2024 – Boot Camp 7: Microvascular Complications & Exercise | Screen, Prevent, Treat | 1.75 CEs
• March 14, 2024 – Boot Camp 8: Coping & Behavior Change | 1.75 CEs 
• March 19, 2024 – Boot Camp 9: Test-Taking Coach Session (48 Questions) | No CE 

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information