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Level 1 Webinar 2023 Topics

• Class 1 – Getting to the Nitty Gritty 1.5 CEs – Ready for OnDemand Viewing
• Class 2 -Nutrition and Exercise 1.5 CEs – Ready for OnDemand Viewing
• Class 3 – Meds Overview for Type 2 – 1.5 CEs – Ready for OnDemand Viewing
• Class 4 – Insulin Therapy & Pattern Management 1.75 CEs – Ready for OnDemand Viewing
• Class 5 – Goals of Care & Lower Extremity Assessment – 1.5 CEs – Ready for OnDemand Viewing
• Class 6 – Hypoglycemia, Sick Days, & Monitoring 1.5 CEs – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

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Level 1 | Diabetes Fundamentals | Earn 9 CEs for $119!: Purchase Level 1 Courses

Testimonial:  “No words can express how grateful I am that you share all your knowledge and expertise with those of us who want to be better diabetes educator.  I have been a dietitian for 27 years, and experienced the different treatment approaches over those years, but I wanted to update my diabetes skills.” – Josee Derrien, RDN CNSC, CDCES

With your purchase of our Level 1 – Diabetes Fundamentals, you have instant access to the six On-Demand courses via the Online University, PLUS we have automatically enrolled you in all live webinars presented within the year of your purchase.

Intended Audience: All of our webinars are knowledge-based activities designed for individual or groups of diabetes educators, 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 their patients with diabetes and other related conditions.

Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert for over 25 years.

Course Expiration: You will have immediate access to your courses for 1 year after your purchase date. After your year’s registration expires, you can buy an extension for another year by clicking here.

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All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

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Getting to the Nitty Gritty | 1.5 CEs

Provides an overview of the impact of diabetes in our communities. We compare and contrast prediabetes, type 1, type 2 diabetes LADA and incorporate effective teaching strategies. Diagnostic criteria and risk factor screening are reviewed along with case studies to highlight key points.

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Nutrition and Exercise | 1.5 CEs

Reviews the latest national nutrition guidelines and provides strategies to translate this information to our individual patients.  We delve into the recent exercise recommendations and provide realistic strategies to help keep patients active and engaged.

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Meds Overview for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs

An introduction to the abundance of medications available to treat type 2 diabetes. We explore the different classes of diabetes medications including action, considerations and side effects. Case studies help students with problem solving and immediate application of this complex topic.

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Insulin Therapy & Pattern Management | 1.75 CEs

An overview of the effective use of insulin therapy to improve glucose control is discussed. Course content incorporates the new ADA insulin guidelines and Standards of Care. Content includes a review of pattern management and formulas to calculate basal bolus insulin therapy.

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Goals of Care & Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs

This course is an essential review for anyone in the field of diabetes. We highlight the goals of care the American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes and provide critical teaching points and updates for health care professionals involved in diabetes care and education. Strategies on providing a quick and effective foot and lower extremity assessment are also discussed.

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Hypoglycemia, Sick Days, Foot Care, Monitoring | 1.5 CEs

Causes and strategies to prevent hypoglycemia are discussed. Includes a review of blood glucose monitoring considerations and teaching topics, with a focus on sick day management. Strategies on providing a quick and effective foot and lower extremity assessment are also discussed.

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Fee (For all Courses): $119.00 (Group Discounts Available)

Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider DI002. Since these programs are approved by the CDR it satisfies the CE requirements for the CDCES regardless of your profession.* The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the CDCES exam. CBDCE does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES exam, except for those published by CBDCE.