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Diabetes Educators

A customised set of modules addressing the ongoing needs of nurses, dietitians, physician assistants, pharmacists, physiotherapists and mental health workers involved in diabetes care.

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This course will enhance core skills and competencies of health professionals to effectively educate people with diabetes, to promote healthy lifestyles and effective self-management for optimal diabetes control.

Launch Date : May 2021

¿Para quién es este curso?

Registered Nurses and Registered Dietitians, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educators, Physiotherapists, Physician Assistants and all health professionals involved in diabetes prevention, management and care.

Plan de estudios

Autoevaluación

Complete su autoevaluación inicial antes de comenzar el módulo del curso.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this module the learner will be able to:

  • Brief overview of diabetes
  • List the different types of diabetes
  • Discuss the epidemiology of diabetes
  • Describe the physiology of glucose metabolism
  • Discuss the potential factors that increase the risk for getting T2DM and gestational diabetes
  • Review the pathogenesis of diabetes
Learning Objectives:

At the end of this module the learner will be able to:

  • Discuss the pathogenesis of type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Evaluate the comparison between healthy individuals and individuals with type 1 and 2 diabetes
  • Discuss the signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus
  • Describe the latest diagnostic criteria for prediabetes and diabetes
  • Discuss the diagnosis of type 1 and 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes
  • Briefly describe prediabetes
Learning Objectives:

At the end of this module the learner will be able to:

  • Appraise the importance of therapeutic patient education
  • Discuss the role of diabetes educator
  • Describe the various components of diabetes educator training
  • List various psychosocial and behavioural strategies for self-management and education
Learning Objectives:

At the end of this module the learner will be able to:

  • Discuss the importance of diet and nutrition in diabetes management
  • Analyse the effectiveness of nutrition therapy in diabetes management
  • Describe the role of physical activity in diabetes management
  • Discuss the role of a diabetes educator in making people with diabetes aware of the importance of lifestyle modifications
Learning Objectives:

At the end of this module the learner will be able to:

  • Describe the physiological function of insulin and the pattern of normal insulin secretion
  • Discuss the pathophysiology of T1DM, T2DM and fluctuations in insulin release in T2DM
  • Review the indications for insulin treatment
  • Identify the barriers to commencing insulin
  • Evaluate the initiation and intensification in insulin therapy
  • List the side effects of insulin
Learning Objectives:

At the end of this module the learner will be able to:

  • Discuss the various devices available for insulin administration
  • Describe the administration of insulin using different methods, including syringes, pens and pumps
  • List the factors affecting insulin absorption
  • Discuss the importance of care on insulin handling and administration
  • Identify the right way of storing insulin
Learning Objectives:

At the end of this module the learner will be able to:

  • Discuss the psychosocial reasons for challenges to following a treatment plan
  • Describe the psychosocial reasons for barriers to care
  • Discuss the psychosocial reasons for late insulin initiation
  • Review psychosocial interventions for diabetes management
Learning Objectives:

At the end of this module the learner will be able to:

  • Discuss the importance of oral health in people with diabetes
  • Discuss the relationship between periodontal disease and oral health
  • List the key elements for successful integration of oral health in diabetes management
  • Describe the current clinical care recommendations on oral health for people with diabetes
Learning Objectives:

At the end of this module the learner will be able to:

  • Recognise the importance of sexual health in diabetes.
  • Discuss the physiopathology of sexual dysfunctions in diabetes.
  • Review the various sexual dysfunctions associated with diabetes and their available treatments.
  • Evaluate the role of healthcare professionals in dealing with sexual health in individuals with diabetes.
Learning Objectives:

At the end of this module the learner will be able to:

  • Provide an overview of the pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • Discuss the incidence and prevalence of type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • Discuss the therapeutic targets in type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • Discuss ongoing care and management of diabetes in children.
  • Provide an overview of diabetes in elderly population.
  • Discuss the need for special care in elderly population.
  • Discuss the guidelines for medical care in elderly population.
Learning Objectives:

At the end of this module the learner will be able to:

  • Overview on the effect of illness on blood glucose levels in diabetes.
  • Review the components of the sick-day management plan.
  • Discuss the management of infections associated with hypoglycaemia.
  • Describe the management of hyperglycaemia during sick days with an insulin pump.
  • List the steps involved in preparing for sick-day management.
  • Discuss the conditions requiring referral to a specialist.

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An IDF ‘Certificate of Achievement’ will be awarded to learners who complete all course modules and pass the final assessment with a score of at least 80%. A ‘Certificate of Participation’ will be awarded to learners who score less than 80% in the final assessment after second attempt.

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Certificado

Leaners who complete all the course modules and the final assessment will receive an offical IDF Certificate and eleven European CME credits.

An IDF ‘Certificate of Achievement’ will be awarded to learners who complete all course modules and pass the final assessment with a score of at least 80%. An IDF ‘Certificate of Participation’ will be awarded to learners who score less than 80% in the final assessment after second attempt.

Precio del curso

Categoría de Países Diabetes Educators
Países de renta baja (LIC)* 50€
Otros 75€

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If you are eligible to take this course and reside in one of the following countries, you can benefit from free access. Click here to learn more.


Eligible countries : Afghanistan, Benin, Bhutan, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Gambia(The), Guinea, Guinea - Bissau, Haiti, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Micronesia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Niger, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Sao Tome e Principe, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor - Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

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Detalles del curso
Módulos:

11

Duración del curso:

12 hours

Approx. 4 weeks to complete
Suggest 3 hours/week

Precio del curso:

Países de renta baja (LIC) : 50€
Otros: 75€

Idiomas:

English, Español

Características del curso

Aprendizaje flexible a su propio ritmo

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