Lower Extremity Assessment Article Resources – Level 2

• How to do a 3-minute diabetic foot exam. The Journal of Family Practice, 2014.
• Microvascular Complications and Foot Care. ADA, 2019
• Comprehensive Foot Examination and Risk Assessment – Consensus Statement
• Foot Care for a Lifetime – Patient Education Brochure
• Neurologic Examination of the Foot: The 128 Hz Tuning Fork Test
  
• Online Course: Comprehensive Management of the Neuropathic Foot
  
• LEAP Mono-filament Request
• Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention (LEAP)
• Pin Prick Foot Testing Technique

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Enroll in our Level 2 – Lower Extremity Assessment Online Course for only $29!

Level 2 – Lower Extremity Assessment 1.5 CEs

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. 90-minute course.

Topics include:

• Describe the risk factors for lower extremity complications
• Discuss prevention strategies
• Demonstrate steps involved in a lower extremity assessment

Intended Audience:  A great course for healthcare professionals who want to learn the steps involved in providing a thorough lower extremity assessment.

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

Fee: $29.00 (Group Discounts Available)

Course Level: 2 (included in Level 2 – Beyond Fundamentals)

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

Earn 1.5 CEs

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