Level 3 - Online course for the Advanced Diabetes Professional

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

These courses are specifically geared toward Advanced Practice and experienced health care professionals who provide high-level diabetes management and care. This fast paced content is designed to build on previous significant diabetes management experience and for those considering becoming Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM). 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 Course Topics Below
You can purchase individual courses for $29 each (see below) or purchase online CE Bundles by topic and save up to 40%. You choose which is best for you.

• View Level 3 Advanced Bundle - includes courses below- 6.0 CE >>
• View Medications and Insulin Clinic Bundle - 5.0 CE >>
• View Complications of Diabetes Bundle - 6.0 CE ->>

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Level 3 Individual Courses

Critical Assessment of the Patient with Diabetes - 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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Insulin Pattern Management Gone Crazy - Part 2  - 1.5 CE

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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Cancer and Diabetes - the Unexpected Link - 1.5 CEs

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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New Frontiers in Diabetes 1.5 CE

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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Free Live Webinar - Peparing to Become a BC-ADM - February 8th, 2012 at 11:30

A great achievement for diabetes educators with an advanced degree in their field and a professional license as an advanced practice nurse, registered dietitian, or registered pharmacist. This webinar will review certification requirements, exam eligibility and test format, along with a review of study tips and test taking tactics. We will review sample test questions, and the reasoning behind choosing the right answers.  We hope you can join us for this webinar.

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