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WHAT IS AN INTENSIVE CE SERIES?
The Intensive CE Series is a blended learning model that combines weekly online CE course readings, weekly live webinar presentations, and an online forum for information exchange and networking with peers. Each series lasts 4 – 7 weeks, and is structured around live, interactive webinars with nationally known clinical experts on specific topic areas from the comfort of your home or office.


92% of participants agreed the overall teaching method/format was effective in their learning experience.

90% of participants agreed that the information delivered added to their knowledge and will cause them to change their professional practice.


The Intensive CE Series provides a "virtual classroom" environment for in-depth study of key topics.



DIABETES
Diabetes prevalence is rapidly increasing with 1,600,000 new cases of diabetes diagnosed every year. The healthcare challenges associated with this chronic disease necessitate competent, knowledgeable healthcare professionals who provide patients with the most current treatment strategies. The Diabetes Intensive CE Series gives healthcare providers the current knowledge about the diagnosis, pathology and treatment of diabetes mellitus.

This continuing education series in a blended learning format will highlight the types of diabetes, discuss monitoring blood sugar levels, explain techniques for promoting safe medication use, integrate nutritional and activity treatment approaches, describe management issues for special populations, and review the qualifications for certified diabetes educators (CDE). This six-week, self-paced, comprehensive series will also prepare eligible diabetes educators with the essential information to take the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) exam. Complete the online examination and earn 25.0 contact hours (nurses)/25.0 CPEUs (dietitians) and a certificate of completion.

ONLINE MODULE:

The series of online modules have been specifically chosen to provide healthcare providers with evidence-based information on diabetes management. 


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WEBINAR COURSES:
All webinars will coincide with each week’s assigned online module.

• A Sweet Explanation of Diabetes Pathophysiology:  What is “normal metabolism” and how does that correlate with a persons’ use of food/fuels and the unique pathophysiological changes occurring in Diabetes Mellitus? This webinar will discuss metabolism and will define the different types of diabetes and distinguishing features between them.

• Monitoring and Medications:  Which type of monitoring device is right for which type of patient? What types of medications are now available for managing diabetes? Learn about the purpose and process of blood glucose monitoring, and list the classes of medications now being offered for pharmacological management of diabetes mellitus.

• Management Strategies:  Participants will identify the options and guidelines for meal planning and exercise for persons with diabetes mellitus.

• Complications of Diabetes and Managing Special Populations:  Hypoglycemic protocols? Managing school-age children with diabetes? Special populations and others can be more at risk for the complications of diabetes. Learn three diabetic emergencies (acute complications) and body systems affected from chronic hyperglycemia.

• Facilitating Behavior Change and Self-Management:  The diagnosis of diabetes changes a person’s lifestyle and can add a level of stress and anxiety not anticipated by the patient. Participants will identify three theories of behavior change and three approaches to problem solving for self-management behaviors.

• Becoming a Diabetes Educator and Taking the National Exam:  Participants will identify five teaching strategies used in teaching diabetes topics, and explain the process to become a Certified Diabetes Educator. 
  
  
  
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  If you missed any webinars, you will have a chance to view the recording until April 24, 2013.

KEY COURSE BENEFITS:

• In-depth review of diabetes mellitus.
  
• Prepare for the NCBDE exam.
  
• Final exam to provide feedback of your learning and test practice for the CDE exam.
  
• Attend live interactive online discussions with nationally recognized speakers.
  

• Network with your peers and form your own study group within the online classroom.
  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Registered nurses, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals interested in learning more about the diagnosis, pathology and clinical management of diabetes mellitus.

After attending the series, completing the post-test and evaluation survey, those seeking continuing education will earn:

* Registered Nurses: 25.0 contact hours
* Registered Dietitians: 25.0 CPEUs (Level 2)


Goal and Objectives for the Diabetes Intensive CE Series
The goal of the Diabetes Intensive CE Series is to prepare healthcare providers with the current knowledge about the diagnosis, pathology and treatment of diabetes mellitus. Upon completion of this series, attendees will be able to do the following:

1. Identify the types of diabetes and pathophysiological differences between them.
2. Discuss current treatment strategies for clinical management of all types of diabetes.
3. Discuss types, tools, frequency and targets for monitoring blood sugar levels.
4. Explain techniques for promoting safe medication use for persons with diabetes.
5. Integrate nutritional and activity approaches to promote healthy coping of diabetes.
6. Identify appropriate strategies for management of the person living with diabetes.
7. Integrate management principles of diabetes with prevention and treatment of acute and chronic complications of diabetes.
8. Explain management issues for special populations including pregnancy, pediatrics and perioperative patients.
9. Explain health behavior theory for facilitating behavior change and promoting self-management training for persons with diabetes.
10. Discuss the application of educational principles and strategies for educating persons with diabetes.
11. Discuss the qualifications for the certified diabetes educator (CDE) role, application to practice and to gain confidence in personal readiness to take the diabetes educator certification.

Cost of the 6-week program: $399 (discounted group rate of 3 or more: $370)

Early Bird Rate: $375 (availabe until February 11, 2013)


DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: February 25, 2013

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Phone cancellations must be confirmed in writing. Cancellations received four weeks prior to the start date of the series will receive a full refund of the registration fee. Cancellations received after four weeks and up to seven days prior to the start of the series will be assessed a $50 processing fee. Cancellations received seven days prior or “no shows” will not receive a refund. In the event that the program is cancelled, a full refund will be issued.

If you missed any webinars, you will have a chance to view the recording until April 24, 2013.

Tracey Long, RN, MSN, CDE, CNE, grew up in sunny California and later braved the cold in Provo, Utah where she earned two degrees at Brigham Young University in nursing and Spanish. In college, she traveled with the speech and debate team, studied abroad in Europe, and then toured the Orient with the National Ballroom Dance Champion Team. Tracey served one and one-half years as a health welfare missionary to Colombia. She developed Spanish programs in health education and diabetes for local hospitals in Las Vegas, Nevada where she now resides. She earned her masters degree in public health education at the California College of Health Sciences and is currently a PhD Student in nursing/health education. She is a full time faculty member at the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV in the School of Nursing. To keep her sense of humor she has taught home preschool for 13 years.

Steven S. Bhimji, MD, PhD, is a surgeon with prior training in pharmacy. He obtained his MSc (Dalhousie University) and PhD in Pharmacy (University of British Columbia) and went on to medical school in Toronto. He subsequently trained as a general thoracic and vascular surgeon. He has keen interests in drug safety and is an avid medical writer, with numerous continuation education modules for physicians and allied healthcare professionals.

Joyce Pastors Green, RD, MS, CDE, is a diabetes nutrition specialist at the University of Virginia Diabetes Center.

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