Level 4 | Advanced & Specialty Topics | 14+ CEs

One Year Subscription | 10 online courses + 3 Bonus Courses | Earn 14+ CEs 

Advanced Level & Specialty Topics 2024 Webinar Updates

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

Clinical Practice & Assessment

• July 19, 2024 - Class 1: Type 2 Diabetes Intensive | 2 CEs
  
• July 25, 2024 - Class 2: Cancer & Diabetes | 1.25 CEs 
• August 1, 2024 - Class 3: 3 Steps to DeFeet Amputation; Assess, Screen, & Report | 1.0 CEs

Insulin Calculations & Pattern Management

• August 20, 2024 - Class 4: Insulin Calculation Workshop | From Pumps & Beyond | 1.5 CEs
• August 22, 2024 - Class 5: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 1 | 1.5 CEs
  
• August 27, 2024 - Class 6: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs
• September 26, 2024 - Class 7: Basal Bolus Therapy in Hospital |1.5 CEs

Beyond the Usual Diabetes Topics

• November 12, 2024 - Class 8: From the Gut to the Butt – Exploring the GI System | 1.5 CEs
• October 29, 2024 - Class 9: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health | 1.0 CE
• November 19, 2024 - Class 10: Strategies to Revitalize Your Diabetes Program or Business | 1.5 CEs 

Bonus Courses

• July 11, 2024 - Class 11: What We Say Matters: Language that Respects the Individual and Imparts Hope | 0.5 CEs 
• Class 12: Behavior Change Theories Made Easy | 1.0 CE
  
• Class 13: NON-CPEU Mindfulness & Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter Webinar | No CEs

Class 1: Type 2 Diabetes Intensive | 2.0 CEs

This course provides a detailed overview of the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes, prevention strategies, & cardiovascular risk reduction. In addition, we highlight type 2 treatment approaches including nutrition, activity, oral & injectable medications plus screening & treatment guidelines for micro & macrovascular diseases. Through case studies & discussion, we highlight strategies to focus on a person-centered approach along with attention to psychosocial care for people living with diabetes.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the current epidemiology of type 2 diabetes.
2. Describe the classification, terminology & diagnostic criteria for diabetes.
3. Identify the eight pathophysiologic defects associated with the ominous octet.
4. Describe evidence and strategies to prevent type 2 diabetes.
5. State strategies to implement a person-centered approach to those with diabetes.
6. Discuss key aspects of type 2 diabetes management including education, therapeutic lifestyle changes, glucose, lipid, & hypertension management plus referrals.
7. Understand the overarching principles of management of type 2 DM.

Learning Outcome:

Attendees will be able to articulate and integrate into practice, the impact, goals, and management strategies for people living with type 2 diabetes.

Class 2: Cancer & Diabetes | 1.25 CEs

Patients with cancer often experience hyperglycemia secondary to treatment, which can increase the risk of infection & compromise their nutritional status. In addition, recent research has identified the link between diabetes & cancer. Join us to learn more about this unexpected link & treatment strategies for steroid-induced hyperglycemia using a case study approach.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the relationship between cancer, hyperglycemia, & insulin resistance.
2. State 3 benefits of normalizing glucose levels during chemotherapy.
3. Using a case study approach, discuss strategies to improve glucose levels & quality of life.

Learning Outcome:

Participants will have an increased understanding of the relationship between hyperglycemia and cancer based on person-specific factors and will be able to discuss treatment approaches.

Class 3: 3 Steps to DeFeet Amputation; Assess, Screen, & Report | 1.0 CEs

Coach Beverly will walk participants through the 3-Step Process to Save Feet; Assess, Screen, & Report.  She will provide simple and clear instructions on how to assess and inspect feet, along with risk assessment & action steps. We will share free teaching tools, strategies, & documentation forms adapted from the Lower Extremity Prevention Program (LEAP) that you can immediately implement in your practice setting.

Objectives:

1. Describe steps involved in effective foot assessment made easy.
2. Demonstrate how to use a monofilament to assess sensation.
3. Discuss the use of screening forms to report findings.

Learning Outcome:

Diabetes team members will gain the skills and knowledge needed to provide a basic lower extremity assessment and provide individualized education to protect against lower extremity complications in diabetes.

Class 4: Insulin Calculation Workshop | From Pumps & Beyond | 1.5 CEs 

Determining basal & bolus rates for multiple daily injections or insulin pumps can seem overwhelming. This course provides participants with a step-by-step approach to determining basal rates, bolus ratios & how to problem-solve when blood glucose levels aren't on target. During this course, Coach Beverly provides abundant case studies to give participants hands-on practice & build confidence when calculating insulin doses for a variety of situations.

Objectives:

1. Describe using formulas to determine appropriate insulin dosing.
2. Discuss strategies to determine & fine-tune basal insulin dose.
3. Describe how to determine & fine-tune bolus rates including coverage for carbs & hyperglycemia.
4. Using a case study approach, utilize calculations to determine the best insulin dosing strategy.

Learning Outcome:

Participants will have an increased knowledge of how to calculate bolus/basals insulin therapy based on person-specific factors and will be able to recommend insulin adjustments based on individual needs.

Class 5: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 1 | 1.5 CEs 

Why do the blood sugars keep dropping after meals? Is the basal insulin set correctly? What adjustments are needed for exercise?

During this webinar Coach, Beverly addresses each of these glucose mysteries & more, using a person-centered approach.  She describes a stepwise approach to evaluate glucose patterns & correct common issues encountered by people living with type 1 diabetes.

Objectives:

1. Describe common glucose mysteries encountered by people with type 1 diabetes.
2. Using a stepwise approach, evaluate factors affecting glucose patterns.
3. State interventions to increase time-in-range & improve quality of life.

Learning Outcome:

Attendees will review glucose case studies for people living with type 1 diabetes and engage in problem-solving to determine the best approaches to improve glucose management.

Class 6: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs

Why are glucose levels elevated in the morning? When should insulin be started?  What is the next step to get A1c to target?

During this course Coach Beverly addresses each of these glucose mysteries & more, using a person-centered approach.  She describes a stepwise approach to evaluate glucose patterns & correct common issues encountered by people living with type 2 diabetes.

Objectives:

1. Describe common glucose mysteries encountered by people with type 2 diabetes.
2. Using a stepwise approach, evaluate factors affecting glucose patterns.
3. State interventions to increase time-in-range & improve quality of life.

Learning Outcome:

Attendees will review glucose case studies for people living with type 2 diabetes and engage in problem-solving to determine the best approaches to improve glucose management.

Class 7: Basal Bolus Therapy in Hospitals | 1.5 CEs

Glucose control in the hospital matters! This course provides participants with a step-by-step approach to safely & effectively implement Basal-Bolus Insulin Therapy in the inpatient setting. We discuss appropriate insulin dosing based on the individual's clinical presentation & apply dosing strategies to a variety of case studies. Included are hard-to-manage situations that commonly occur in hospital settings & a discussion of solutions that will keep people living with diabetes safe & get glucose levels to goal. In addition, sample basal/bolus & insulin drip guidelines plus lots of resource articles are included.

Objectives:

1. Discussing appropriate insulin dosing based on the individual's clinical presentation.
2. Apply dosing strategies to a variety of case studies.
3. Introduce hard-to-manage situations that commonly occur in hospital settings.
4. A discussion of solutions that will keep people living with diabetes safe & get glucose levels to goal.
5. Sample basal/bolus & insulin drip guidelines plus lots of resource articles are included.

Learning Outcome:

The diabetes care team will gain insights into adjusting basal-bolus therapy for inpatients with diabetes to improve glycemic management.

Class 8: From the Gut to the Butt – Exploring the GI System | 1.5 CEs

Join the wonderment as we explore the role of our GI System

Coach Bev invites you to join this webinar that covers gastrointestinal health from top to bottom. Topics include; fatty liver disease diagnosis and treatment, intestinal complications associated with diabetes, keeping the microbiome healthy, and more. Join us to explore the magnificent wonders of diabetes and the gut.

Objectives:

1. From the Mouth to Intestines: Periodontal disease, Gastroparesis, Fatty liver disease, pancreas disorders
2. Intestine as an Endocrine Organ & Bacterial Host
3. NASH Treatment Options including lifestyle and pharmacotherapy
4. State the relationship between gut health, microbiome and diabetes and inflammation
5. Describe 3 strategies to get our microbiome back to better health.

Learning Outcome:

Participants will gain increased knowledge of the significance of the GI Tract and microbiome on glycemic regulation and overall body health.

Class 9: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health | 1.0 CE

Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) are associated with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer & a variety of other health consequences for adults. This session reviews how diabetes care & education specialists can provide screening, assessment, & trauma-informed care to individuals who experienced ACEs & are living with toxic stress. We will explore strategies to address ACES & improve outcomes for individuals & communities. Throughout, we will focus on supporting self-care with a focus on recognizing & promoting resilience.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the benefits of assessing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) in individuals with diabetes.
2. State the relationship between ACE Scores & the risk of future health complications.
3. Describe a person-centered approach to fostering resilience & self-care for individuals with toxic stress.
4. Identify two strategies to provide trauma-informed care in your work setting.

Learning Outcome:

Participants will identify how trauma can impact diabetes and self-management along with strategies to support hope when working with people with diabetes.

Class 10: Strategies to Revitalize Your Diabetes Program or Business | 1.5 CEs

To celebrate 25 years as the CEO of Diabetes Education Services and 30 years of specializing in diabetes, I am excited to offer my ADCES presentation, Strategies to Revitalize your Diabetes Program or Business. If you are starting a diabetes self-management program or want to revitalize your current practice, we invite you to join this one-hour webinar full of practical tips on advocating for the best health care in a variety of practice settings.

Objectives:

1. Building a successful inpatient education program.
2. Creating a vibrant outpatient diabetes program.
3. Providing care in rural clinic settings.
4. Marketing Strategies that Work.
5. Building Connections.
6. Keeping the Momentum Going.

Learning Outcome:

Participants will gain strategies to build a successful DSMES program, enhance marketing strategies, and discover steps to revitalize their current practice.

Bonus Courses:

• What We Say Matters: Language that Respects the Individual and Imparts Hope | 0.5 CEs - As educators, advocates, spouses. friends, and providers, our use of language can deeply affect the self-view of people living with diabetes every day. Intentional communication is a powerful tool that can uncover trauma, identify barriers, and move both the provider and person with diabetes toward a greater understanding of the issues involved.
  
• Behavior Change Theories Made Easy | 1.0 CE – Keeping all the behavior change and learning theories straight can be daunting, especially if you are trying to get to the “best” answer for certification exams. Coach Beverly feels your pain and wants to help out. To say thanks for 25 years, she’s hosting a FREE Behavior Change Webinar to sort out and dissect the theories most relevant in clinical practice and for exam preparation.
• Non-CPEU Course: Mindfulness and Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter Webinar | No CEs - Being a diabetes educator can be challenging. This one-hour presentation by Heather Nielsen, MA, LPC, CHWC will provide diabetes educators with helpful hands-on strategies to incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion into our daily lives and professional practice.

Content Included: Each course includes a video presentation of the webinar with handouts, a podcast version, additional helpful resources, a brief required survey, a practice test, and your CE Certificate once completed. 

Target Audience:

This course is a knowledge-based activity designed for individuals or groups of diabetes professionals, including RNs, RDs/RDNs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other healthcare providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with prediabetes, diabetes, and other related conditions. The practice areas for RDs/RDNs for CDR reporting are healthcare, preventative care, wellness, and, lifestyle along with, education and research. 

CDR Performance Indicators:

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

Christine Craig, MS, RD, CDCES, winner of the 2023 Impact on Diabetes Award, is a leader in the field of nutrition, technology, and diabetes care. Her years of expertise combined with her person-centered approach and work ethic, make her a perfect speaker for this nutrition and activity-focused content.

Fee: $159.00 (Group Discounts Available)

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Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and our Level 4 | Advanced & Specialty Topics awards 15.75 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.

The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the certification exam. CBDCE and ADCES do not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES or BC-ADM exams, except for those published by CBDCE & ADCES.