Diabetes Education Services
Level 2 | Standard 13: Older Adults & Diabetes | 1.75 CEs
Level 2 | Standard 13: Older Adults & Diabetes | 1.75 CEs
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Standard 13:
Older Adults & Diabetes
with Coach Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
This course is included in our Level 2 | Standards of Care Intensive
This Level 2 course fulfills the annual ADA Standards of Care component required for CDCES certification renewal. They also count toward your CDCES and BC-ADM certification CE requirements.
We are living longer, and older individuals have higher rates of prediabetes and diabetes. The older population has unique issues & special needs that require consideration as we provide diabetes self-management education. Special attention and consideration of medication & insulin therapy intensity are required. This online course highlights key areas of assessment, intervention, and advocacy for older clients living with diabetes.
Topics:
- Assessment and self-management considerations for older individuals.
- Strategies to prevent complications & maintain optimal quality of life.
- The role of the Diabetes Care & Education Specialist as an advocate.
Course Objectives:
- Describe the application of the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care for people living with prediabetes and diabetes across the lifespan and in different care settings.
- State the components of a physical assessment, management of hyperglycemic crises, identification of diabetes co-conditions, and treatment approaches to prevent complications and promote the best quality of life for people with diabetes.
- Discuss the steps involved in assessing and promoting well-being in individuals and populations while exploring psychosocial issues and considering social determinants of health.
Fee: $29.00
Earn 1.75 CEs
Course Level: 2 (included in Level 2 | Standards of Care Intensive)
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.
Standard 13:
Older Adults & Diabetes
with Coach Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
This course is included in our Level 2 | Standards of Care Intensive
This Level 2 course fulfills the annual ADA Standards of Care component required for CDCES certification renewal. They also count toward your CDCES and BC-ADM certification CE requirements.
We are living longer, and older individuals have higher rates of prediabetes and diabetes. The older population has unique issues & special needs that require consideration as we provide diabetes self-management education. Special attention and consideration of medication & insulin therapy intensity are required. This online course highlights key areas of assessment, intervention, and advocacy for older clients living with diabetes.
Topics:
- Assessment and self-management considerations for older individuals.
- Strategies to prevent complications & maintain optimal quality of life.
- The role of the Diabetes Care & Education Specialist as an advocate.
Course Objectives:
- Describe the application of the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care for people living with prediabetes and diabetes across the lifespan and in different care settings.
- State the components of a physical assessment, management of hyperglycemic crises, identification of diabetes co-conditions, and treatment approaches to prevent complications and promote the best quality of life for people with diabetes.
- Discuss the steps involved in assessing and promoting well-being in individuals and populations while exploring psychosocial issues and considering social determinants of health.
Fee: $29.00
Earn 1.75 CEs
Course Level: 2 (included in Level 2 | Standards of Care Intensive)
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.
