Level 2 | Microvascular Complications, Prevention & Treatment | Eye, Kidney, Nerve Disease | 1.75 CEs
This course provides the need-to-know information regarding the microvascular complications of diabetes. It includes a brief overview of pathophysiology & clinical manifestations along with prevention strategies & screening guidelines. This straightforward program will provide participants with the information they can use in a clinical setting & also provides critical content for certification exams.
Diabetes Education Services Online University Courses are an excellent way to study for your exam anytime and anywhere that is convenient for you. You will have immediate access to your courses for 1 year after your purchase date. Each online course includes a: video presentation, podcast, practice test, and additional resources.
Objectives:
- List the main factors contributing to eye, kidney, & nerve disease.
- Describe modifiable & non-modifiable risk factors for diabetes complications.
- State screening guidelines & prevention strategies.
Learning Outcome:
The diabetes team will gain increased knowledge of standards for screening and identification of microvascular disease to make treatment recommendations that protect organs and improve the physical well-being of people with diabetes.
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.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Earn 1.75 CEs
Course Level: 2 (included in Level 2 | Standards of Care Intensive)
Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and our Level 2 | Microvascular Complications, Prevention & Treatment | Eye, Kidney, Nerve Disease awards 1.75 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.
