Online Single Topic CE Courses 

Learn from the comfort of your own computer, earn CEs and expand your diabetes knowledge base. 

Our online courses are designed to provide you with a great overview of the critical diabetes topics. We pack our courses full of useful information that you have asked for. Our online programs are accredited by the National Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), which mean all hours earned can be applied to your CDE. If you need hours to apply for or renew your Certified Diabetes Educator® (CDE®), our class hours of instruction count toward your CDE® regardless of your profession.

Online CE Course Topics Below
You can purchase individual courses for $29 each or purchase CE Bundles by Topic and save up to 40%. You choose which is best for you.

• Single Topic Bundle- purchase all 16.0 CEs and save 40%
• Medications and Insulin Clinic Bundle - 5.0 CE
• Complications of Diabetes Bundle - 6.0 CE
• View all Single Topic Online Courses >>

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Getting Ready for the CDE - 2.0 Hours
We have added 100 computer based diabetes test questions in this informative online course.  Our test questions are designed to help you identify content areas to focus your study time. In addition, our narrated course will describe qualifications, test content, study strategies and test taking tips. We will review sample test questions and provide a rationale for the answers. Join us to transform your test anxiety into calm self-confidence. No CE credit is provided for this online course, what is provided is lots of great info on test-taking readiness and the opportunity to practice taking a computerized exam.

Topics include:

• Qualifications to take the exam
• Exam format and content
• Study strategies
• Test taking tips
• Resources

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Meds for Type 2 - What You Need to Know - 2.0 CEs
The course is designed to provide you with a succinct and practical summary of the action, efficacy and clinical considerations for the medications currently available to treat type 2 diabetes. We will delve into the Ominous Octet and the pathology associated with type 2 diabetes. Then, we will explore how each different class of medication serves to overcome these defects and improve glycemia. We also use case studies to apply information learned.

Objectives:

• Describe the main action of the 5 different categories of type 2 diabetes medications.
• Discuss strategies to determine the right medication for the right patient.
• List the side effects and clinical considerations of each category of medications

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Insulin 101 - How to Think Like a Pancreas - 1.5 CEs
This course provides an comprehensive review of the critical aspects of insulin therapy. The focus of this web clinic will be to help you think like a pancreas. A summary of the different insulins available, action times and critical patient education points will be discussed. We will also introduce formulas to initiate and modify insulin dosing and introduce pattern management concepts. If you are seeking a easily understood review of insulin therapy and/or are preparing for the diabetes exam, this webinar is for designed for you. 

Objectives:

• Describe the different types of insulins, including action times
• Describe using formulas to initiate and modify insulin therapy.
• List strategies to increase patients comfort and knowledge about insulin therapy.
• Describe the different types of insulins, including action times.
• Determine how to use formulas to initiate and modify insulin therapy
• List strategies to increase patient comfort and knowledge about insulin therapy

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Eye, Kidney and Nerve Disease - Getting to the Nitty Gritty  - 1.5 CE
This web clinic provides you with the need-to-know information regarding the microvascular complictions of diabetes. We start with a brief overview of the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations then sum up with prevention strategies and screening guidelines.  This straight forward program will provide you with information you can use in your clinical setting and also provides critical content for the diabetes educator exam.

Objectives:

• Describe eye, kidney and nerve disease
• Describe modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for diabetes complications.
• List screening guidelines and prevention strategies.

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Assessing Barriers to Change and Healthy Coping 0.5 CE

This new course is taught by our Behavior Change Expert, Diane Pearson. Diane provides a framework to assess patient barriers to behavior change. She explores psychosocial issues that may be blocking patients from adopting healthier behaviors and provides strategies to identify and overcome these barriers. Life studies are used to apply theory to real life situations. A great course for anyone entering the field of diabetes education or for those looking for a new perspective on patient assessment.

• Name assessment areas of healthy coping.
• List psychosocial and emotional barriers.
• Describe stress and adaptation approaches.
• Discuss strategies to develop individualized diabetes education plan.

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Cancer and Diabetes - The Unexpected Link  - 1.5 CE
Patients with cancer often experience hyperglycemia secondary to treatment, which can increase risk of infection and compromise their nutritional status. In addition, recent research has identified the link between diabetes and cancer. Join us to learn more about this unexpected link and treatment strategies for steroid induced hyperglycemia using a case study approach.

Objectives:

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

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Critical Assess of Diabetes and Co-Morbidites. Honing Your Detective Skills - 1.5 CE
This advanced level course includes a head-to-toe assessment of the patient with diabetes or hyperglycemia. Through case studies and real life situations, we discover often hidden causes of hyperglycemia and other complications.  We also discuss management strategies for other conditions such as Cystic Fibrosis and Transplants, that are often associated with hyperglycemia. Join us for this unique and interesting approach to detecting the hidden complications of diabetes.

Objectives:

• Identify common yet often under diagnosed complications associated with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
• State strategies to identify previously undiscovered diabetes complications during patient assessments.
• Describe how medications, organ transplants and other chronic illnesses can cause hyperglycemia.

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Hyperglycemia and Hospitalization  - 1.5 CE
Recent research has demonstrated the importance of glucose control during hospitalization to improve outcomes not only in the inpatient setting but after discharge.  This web clinic will review the evidence that supports inpatient glucose control and outline practical strategies to achieve targets in the inpatient setting.  We will provide templates of subcutaneous and insulin drip order sets. Join us to learn the latest in managing hyperglycemia in the hospital.

Objectives:

• Describe the impact of hyperglycemia in the hospital setting
• Discuss the importance of inpatient glucose control.
• State 3 strategies to get glucose to goal in the hospital setting.
• List ADA’s new treatment goals.

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Insulin Pattern Management Gone Crazy - Part 2 - 1.5 CEs
The goal of this program is to develop an improved understanding of managing glucose levels through insulin therapy. Learn about insulin dosing strategies, based on the patient assessment, insulin sensitivity and other considerations. Strategies to increase patients' comfort and knowledge about insulin therapy will also be discussed. Real patient data and issues are incorporated into each case study to increase real life application.

Objectives:

• Explore the importance of patient assessment in determining a realistic dosing strategy.
• Discuss strategies to initiate and modify insulin therapy with a focus on safety.
• List strategies on adjusting bolus and basal insulin to achieve glucose targets.

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New Frontiers in Diabetes - 1.5 CEs
Join us to learn about the exciting advances in our understanding of the pathology of diabetes and novel approaches to prevention. We will discuss trends in diabetes diagnosis and classification.  The role and and importance of gut bacteria in the pathology of type 1 and type 2 will explored. A detailed discussion on emerging research and clinical trial on interventions to delay or prevent diabetes is also included. 

Objectives:

• Describe trends in diabetes
• Discuss current research in the importance of gut bacteria.
• Describe 2 interventions to delay or prevent diabetes.

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Setting up a Successful Diabetes Program - 1.5 CEs
This program provides you with a succinct overview of the critical elements required in setting up an accredited diabetes self-management program.  We review the essentials of program development including the advisory committee, outcome measures, billing issues and marketing strategies.  If you are thinking of taking the CDE^® exam, this course provides insights into the exam philosophy and also highlights critical content areas.

Objectives:

• Discuss the steps involved in setting up  a Diabetes Program
• Describe a needs assessment
• List program essentials
• State administrative aspects
• Discuss marketing strategies for success

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Hyperglycemia and Heart Disease - 1.5 CEs
Have you wondered what REALLY is meant by Insulin Resistance? Then join this straight forward and clinically relevant webclinic. We take a close look at insulin resistant syndrome and vascular complications. We will discuss the impact of vessel disease from the heart to the toes. Included is a discussion of identifying and preventing vascular disease and the goals of care.

Objectives:

• Describe the impact of insulin resistance and hyperglycemia on vessel disease.
• State the complications and factors associated with vascular disease.
• List management goals to reduce the risk of vascular disease.
• Discuss strategies to promote health.

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