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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Andrew Hodgdon, PT
Dr. Morgan Rotella, PT, DPT

An Integrated Approach to Diabetes Management

An Integrated Approach to Diabetes Management

2 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Course Overview

This comprehensive continuing education course is designed for healthcare professionals who work with patients with diabetes. The course provides an in-depth understanding of diabetes, including its pathophysiology, complications, and the role of healthcare interventions in managing the condition. Participants will learn about the physiological functions of the pancreas and liver, the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and the relationship between diabetes and obesity. The course also covers current medical management strategies, common diabetes-associated complications, and the application of exercise and lifestyle amendments to improve patient outcomes.

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Course OverviewThis comprehensive continuing education course is designed for healthcare professionals who work with patients with diabetes. The course provides an in-depth understanding of diabetes, including its pathophysiology, complications, and the role of healthcare interventions in managing the condition. Participants will learn about the physiological functions of the pancreas and liver, the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and the relationship between diabetes and obesity. The course also covers current medical management strategies,...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This comprehensive continuing education course is designed for healthcare professionals who work with patients with diabetes. The course provides an in-depth understanding of diabetes, including its pathophysiology, complications, and the role of healthcare interventions in managing the condition. Participants will learn about the physiological functions of the pancreas and liver, the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and the relationship between diabetes and obesity. The course also covers current medical management strategies, common diabetes-associated complications, and the application of exercise and lifestyle amendments to improve patient outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Distinguish the physiological functions of the pancreas and liver as they relate to metabolism and diabetes. 
  • Analyze the pathogenesis of diabetes including the differences in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.  
  • Connect the physiological relationship between diabetes and obesity.
  • Differentiate current medical management strategies related to insulin and pharmaceuticals.  
  • Categorize common diabetes-associated medical complications including diabetic wounds and amputation. 
  • Distinguish diabetes-related functional and occupational impairments.   
  • Apply a comprehensive healthcare model to address exercise and lifestyle amendments for individuals with diabetes. 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This comprehensive continuing education course is designed for healthcare professionals who work with patients with diabetes. The course provides an in-depth understanding of diabetes, including its pathophysiology, complications, and the role of healthcare interventions in managing the condition. Participants will learn about the physiological functions of the pancreas and liver, the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and the relationship between diabetes and obesity. The course also covers current medical management strategies, common diabetes-associated complications, and the application of exercise and lifestyle amendments to improve patient outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Distinguish the physiological functions of the pancreas and liver as they relate to metabolism and diabetes. 
  • Analyze the pathogenesis of diabetes including the differences in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.  
  • Connect the physiological relationship between diabetes and obesity.
  • Differentiate current medical management strategies related to insulin and pharmaceuticals.  
  • Categorize common diabetes-associated medical complications including diabetic wounds and amputation. 
  • Distinguish diabetes-related functional and occupational impairments.   
  • Apply a comprehensive healthcare model to address exercise and lifestyle amendments for individuals with diabetes. 

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 10629. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

 

 Contact Hours
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 2 
Occupational Therapy: 2 
Physical Therapy: 2
Dietitian/Nutritionist: 2

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 10629. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

 

 Contact Hours
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 2 
Occupational Therapy: 2 
Physical Therapy: 2
Dietitian/Nutritionist: 2

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.