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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Level 2 | Standard 13: Older Adults & Diabetes
Join us on March 17, 2026, at 11:30 am PST, for the 2026 webinar update
2025 webinar available upon registration
✓ Fulfills the Annual ADA Standards of Care Component Required for CDCES and BC-ADM Certification CE Requirements
Master diabetes care for older adults: assessment, intervention, and advocacy.
We are living longer, and older individuals have higher rates of prediabetes and diabetes. The older population has unique issues and special needs that require consideration as we provide diabetes self-management education. Special attention and consideration of medication and insulin therapy intensity are required. This online course highlights key areas of assessment, intervention, and advocacy for older clients living with diabetes.
Course Topics:
- Assessment and self-management considerations for older individuals
- Strategies to prevent complications and maintain optimal quality of life
- The role of the Diabetes Care & Education Specialist as an advocate
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- 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.
What's Included:
- 1.75 CE credits (AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE, ANCC, CDR accredited)
- Fulfills annual ADA Standards of Care requirement for CDCES renewal
- On-demand course with video presentation, podcast, and downloadable resources
- Focus on unique needs of older adults with diabetes
- 1 full year of access to all course materials
- Activity dates: 3/17/2026 to 3/17/2028
- Estimated completion time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Expert Instructor: Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM, brings extensive expertise in diabetes care for older adults, medication management, and ADA Standards of Care.
Perfect for: RNs, RDNs, pharmacists, providers, and healthcare professionals seeking to master diabetes care for older adults, and meet CDCES certification renewal requirements
Part of Our Training Programs: This course is included in Level 2 | Standards of Care Intensive, Certification Renewal Bundle (view flyer), and all CDCES (view flyer), BC-ADM (view flyer), and Dual Cert Boot Camps (view flyer).
Accredited by: AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE, ANCC, CDR! More details in the "Accreditation" tab below.
Evidence-Based. Person-Centered. Practical.
Level 2 | Standard 13: Older Adults & Diabetes
Join us on March 17, 2026, at 11:30 am PST, for the 2026 webinar update
2025 webinar available upon registration
✓ Fulfills the Annual ADA Standards of Care Component Required for CDCES and BC-ADM Certification CE Requirements
Master diabetes care for older adults: assessment, intervention, and advocacy.
We are living longer, and older individuals have higher rates of prediabetes and diabetes. The older population has unique issues and special needs that require consideration as we provide diabetes self-management education. Special attention and consideration of medication and insulin therapy intensity are required. This online course highlights key areas of assessment, intervention, and advocacy for older clients living with diabetes.
Course Topics:
- Assessment and self-management considerations for older individuals
- Strategies to prevent complications and maintain optimal quality of life
- The role of the Diabetes Care & Education Specialist as an advocate
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- 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.
What's Included:
- 1.75 CE credits (AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE, ANCC, CDR accredited)
- Fulfills annual ADA Standards of Care requirement for CDCES renewal
- On-demand course with video presentation, podcast, and downloadable resources
- Focus on unique needs of older adults with diabetes
- 1 full year of access to all course materials
- Activity dates: 3/17/2026 to 3/17/2028
- Estimated completion time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Expert Instructor: Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM, brings extensive expertise in diabetes care for older adults, medication management, and ADA Standards of Care.
Perfect for: RNs, RDNs, pharmacists, providers, and healthcare professionals seeking to master diabetes care for older adults, and meet CDCES certification renewal requirements
Part of Our Training Programs: This course is included in Level 2 | Standards of Care Intensive, Certification Renewal Bundle (view flyer), and all CDCES (view flyer), BC-ADM (view flyer), and Dual Cert Boot Camps (view flyer).
Accredited by: AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE, ANCC, CDR! More details in the "Accreditation" tab below.
Evidence-Based. Person-Centered. Practical.
