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Diabetes Courses |
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A Guide to the Effective Use
of Diabetes Medications
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. Describe the effect of dietary carbohydrate
intake on post-prandial blood glucose.
2. Describe 2
characteristics of
carbohydrate counting in the dietary management of blood glucose.
3. List 2
conditions with specific recommendations to include carbohydrate
counting as a part of medical nutrition therapy. |
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Carbohydrate Counting: A
Primer
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. Describe the effect of dietary carbohydrate
intake on post-prandial blood glucose.
2. Describe 2
characteristics of
carbohydrate counting in the dietary management of blood glucose.
3. List 2
conditions with specific recommendations to include carbohydrate
counting as a part of medical nutrition therapy. |
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring
and the Path Towards Automated Insulin Delivery
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. Identify three advantages integrated CGMs offer
2. Describe three system options
3. Define how CGMs are integrating with insulin delivery devices |
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Continuous Glucose
Monitors: State of the Art in Diabetes Care
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. List at least 3 justifications for using a CGM.
2. Name at least 4 common system options and their functions.
3. Define at
least 3 benefits of CGMs.
4. Describe 3 ways CGM system performance can
be optimized. |
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Diabetes Complications &
Prevention
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1.
Describe 2 key aspects the role
of the pathology of diabetes in the development of micro- and macrovascular
diabetes-related complications.
2. Identify 3
pharmaceutical interventions to reduce the risks of diabetes-related
complications.
3.
Define 2
lifestyle interventions to reduce the risks of diabetes-related complications.
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Diabetes
Mellitus and Related Treatment Strategies
Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:
1. Describe the etiology of type 2 diabetes.
2. List three types of therapeutic
options for type 2 diabetes.
3. List three strategies to contain
healthcare costs associated with diabetes care and treatment.
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The Diabetic Foot: Assessment and Prevention
Upon completion of this
course the participant will be able to:
1.
Describe three types of diabetic neuropathy.
2. Define three ways to offload a diabetic foot.
3. Describe five things to include in patient
education for diabetic foot-related problems |
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The Effects of Stress in Diabetes
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. Define and differentiate acute and chronic
stressors in diabetes management.
2. Describe two
consequences of stress on diabetes management
3. List three
approaches to reduce psychological stress in diabetes clients. |
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Essentials of Diabetes
Care
Upon completion of this
course the participant will be able to:
1.
Describe 3 risk factors for developing type 2
diabetes.
2. List 3 treatment goals in type 2
diabetes.
3. Describe 3 treatment strategies
for the management of type 2 diabetes. |
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Exercise Prescription for the Diabetes
Patient
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1.
Describe two key
benefits of exercise in the management of diabetes.
2.
Define three
strategies for minimizing the potential risks associated with physical activity.
3.
List at least two
tools used in the development of a customized exercise plan, and how to use them. |
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A Guide to the Effective Use
of Diabetes Medications
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. Describe the effect of dietary carbohydrate
intake on post-prandial blood glucose.
2. Describe 2
characteristics of
carbohydrate counting in the dietary management of blood glucose.
3. List 2
conditions with specific recommendations to include carbohydrate
counting as a part of medical nutrition therapy. |
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Hypoglycemia: Awareness and
Prevention
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. List and describe 2 causes of hypoglycemia.
2. Describe the
15-15 Rule and how it applies to hypoglycemia.
3. List 3
actions to prevent hypoglycemic episodes in patients with diabetes. |
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Implications for Weight Loss as a Tool in the Management of Diabetes
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1.
Describe one way that excess weight may increase the risk
for comorbidities in diabetes.
2. List 3
benefits of weight maintenance/loss in type 2 diabetes management
3. Describe at
least one method to promote weight loss in type 2 diabetes. |
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Insulin Pump Therapy
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. Define 3 benefits of insulin pumps.
2. Describe at
least 4 things to consider when using an insulin pump.
3. List at least
4 areas to be covered when educating the patient.
4. List at least 3 benefits of using a
continuous glucose monitor. |
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Keep 'em Out of the Hospital: Sick-Day Diabetes Management
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. Identify two safety risk factors specific to patients with diabetes
on sick days.
2.
Describe two facets of the physiology that increases risk to
people with diabetes on sick days.
3.
Identify three appropriate medication
adjustments to reduce patient risks on sick days. |
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Managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Upon completion of this
course the participant will be able to:
1. Describe
three ways gestational diabetes can be treated.
2. List at least two
risks gestational diabetes presents for the
baby.
3. List two things a
pregnant woman can do to prevent gestational
diabetes. |
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Managing Treatment Adherence Issues in Diabetes
Upon completion
of this course the participant will be able to:
�1. List
two non-adherence issues common in diabetes
management.
�2. Describe
one method to motivate diabetes patient
adherence.
�3.
List two examples of community service resources to improve
diabetes management adherence.
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Mental Health
Considerations in Diabetes Management
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1.
Identify 3 areas of wellness impacted by living with diabetes.
2.
Describe 3
examples of language to reduce stigma and empower people with diabetes.
3.
List 4 symptoms of diabetes distress.
4. Identify 2 groups at higher
risk for mental health decompensation within the diabetes community. |
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Nutrition Principles in Diabetes Care
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1.
Describe
at least 2 impacts of
macronutrients on blood sugar.
2. Identify 2
nutrient deficiency risks common to people with diabetes.
3.
Discuss 3 socio-economic barriers to nutrition planning for people with diabetes. |
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Strike the Spike: Combating
Post-Meal Glucose Spikes
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1.
Describe three
risks associated with postprandial hyperglycemia.
2.
Define three methods for
detecting postprandial glucose spikes.
3.
Describe
how to successfully apply two lifestyle and two medical interventions to improve
postprandial glucose control.
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Type
1
Diabetes: A Review of Current Management Strategies
Upon completion of this
course the participant will be able to:
1.
Describe the etiology of type 1 diabetes.
2.
Identify two acute and
two chronic complications of type 1 diabetes.
3.
Define the
three primary factors that influence blood glucose
levels.
4.
Describe two
differences between basal and bolus insulin |
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Type
2
Diabetes: Current Management Strategies
Upon completion of this
course the participant will be able to:
1.
Describe three risk factors for
developing type-2 diabetes.
2. List
three treatment goals in type-2 diabetes.
3.
Describe three treatment strategies for the
management of type-2 diabetes. |
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Incontinence & Urology Courses |
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Continence Management:
Avoiding Complications & Providing Better Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. List and define 2 categories of incontinence.
2. List at least 3 steps for assessing incontinence.
3. Identify 2 potential complications of incontinence.
4. Describe 2 strategies to improve continence
care.
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Dementia and Incontinence
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1.
Describe three
changes that occur in dementia.
2.
Define two
regions of the brain and why cognitive losses occur.
3.
Distinguish two
positive strategies in coping with changes.
4. Describe two approaches to
managing incontinence and basic personal care. |
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Documentation for
Urological Supplies Coverage
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1.
List 3 reasons why proper documentation of urology
supplies is important.
2. Describe 3
characteristics of proper documentation for urological supplies.
3. List 3
reasons why reimbursement for urological supplies may be denied. |
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Incontinence Management Options: Adult Absorbent
Products
Upon completion of this
course the participant will be able to:
1.
Describe two types of persistent
urinary incontinence
2. List three factors to consider when selecting
adult absorbent products
3. Describe at least three measures designed to
improve incontinence |
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Management
and Prevention of Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. Describe 2 risk factors for
incontinence-associated dermatitis.
2. Compare 2 characteristics of IAD with pressure injury.
3. Describe 2
strategies for the prevention of IAD.
4. List 3 management strategy options for IAD.
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Management of the Patient with a Urinary
Catheter
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. Describe the various types of urinary catheters
and the benefits of each.
2. Discuss the criteria for short- versus long-term catheterization.
3. Describe at
least three catheter-related complications and how to manage them.
4. Define at least two topics to be covered
during patient/caregiver education.
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Prevention and Management of
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)
Upon completion of
this course the participant will be able to:
1.
Describe 3 categories of impact
that CAUTIs may have on patients and healthcare
facilities.
2. Identify 4 indications
for indwelling urinary catheter use.
3. Explain
3 best practice recommendations to reduce CAUTI risk.
4.
Describe 3 strategies for teaching patients and their families about
best practices used to reduce the risk of CAUTI. |
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Talking
Incontinence
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1.
Identify 3 complications due to unmanaged incontinence.
2.
Discuss 3 techniques to better
manage incontinence in your patients.
3. Review 2
problem-solving methods useful in phone and in-person visits. |
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Understanding Overactive Bladder: Symptom Management and Treatment
Upon completion of this
course the participant will be able to:
1.
Identify two barriers to the diagnosis and
management of OAB
2. Describe four
complications associated with OAB
3. Discuss two
pharmacological and two non-pharmacological
treatment options for OAB
4. Identify and
describe uses for at least three different types
of absorbent products used with OAB |
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Wound Care Courses |
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Documentation Essentials in
Wound Care
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. List three reasons why proper wound documentation
is important
2. Describe three characteristics of proper wound
documentation
3. List and describe three types of documentation beyond
characteristics of the wound. |
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Nutrition in
Wound Healing
Upon completion
of this course the participant will be able
to:
�1.
Describe how malnutrition can impair
wound healing.
�2.
List at least two changes in
nutritional needs during wound
healing.
�3.
Describe at least one special
consideration for nutritional needs
during wound healing in diabetic
patients.
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Overview of Wound Care
Treatment
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. List four barriers to wound healing
2. Describe two ways chronic wounds are
categorized
3. Describe two modern treatment options for
chronic wounds |
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Management
and Prevention of Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. Describe 2 risk factors for
incontinence-associated dermatitis.
2. Compare 2 characteristics of IAD with pressure injury.
3. Describe 2
strategies for the prevention of IAD.
4. List 3 management strategy options for IAD.
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Ostomy Care Courses |
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Caring for your Ostomy
Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:
1. Describe 3 types of ostomies.
2. Explain how the ostomies named in objective
#1 are formed.
3. List 3 different types of ostomy
pouching options.
4. Describe when to use at least 3
specific ostomy accessories. |
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Ostomy Basics and Patient Education
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. List and define 3 key areas of patient education
regarding stoma care that should be completed before discharge.
2. Describe at
least 2 stomal complications and how the patient should care for them.
3. List and
define at least 3 patient accessible resources available to support your ostomy
patient. |
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Other Courses |
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Measurement Tools for Patient Satisfaction and Experience
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. Define "patient satisfaction" and "patient
experience" in the context of home health care.
2. Describe 2 potential uses for patient satisfaction data in home
health care.
3. List 2
characteristics of home health care patient satisfaction. |
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Medical Standards of Care
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. Describe each of the three uses for "Standards of
Care".
2. Define how the standard of care benchmarks can be used.
3. Discuss the
three goals for patient satisfaction using standards of care. |
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Value-Based Payment Models
Upon completion of this course the learner
will be able to:
1. Describe at least 2 reasons why alternative payment
models are needed.
2. List and define 3 payment models.
3. Describe
Medicare's 2 main reasons for developing the shared savings model as they
pertain the provider.
4. List 2 areas of growth for providers in the
future. |