Program Overview
This certificate program will empower learners to advance their DSMES service to operate as a business. This will include understanding a SWOT analysis, how to set SMART goals, project management, marketing, reimbursement, CQI and more!
Learning Objectives
- Summarize the National Standards for DSMES and the certification process. (modules 1 and 2)
- Define what DSMES is and the four critical times for DSMES. (module 2)
- Summarize what CQI is and the CQI process. (module 3)
- Identify actions that can be taken to increase referrals to DSMES. (module 4)
- Summarize methods and strategies used to effectively market DSMES services. (module 5)
- Explain Medicare Fraud and Abuse (module 6)
- Summarize DSMES reimbursement requirements and ways to maximize reimbursement for DSMES services. (module 7 and 8)
- Identify ways to articulate the value of DSMES beyond reimbursement. (module 8)
Learning Outcome
Learners will have an increased knowledge of the business, marketing, reimbursement, and quality improvement techniques to implement and sustain a DSMES program.
Coursework
- Pre-test (43 questions)
- Reading: 2022 National Standards for DSMES
- Reading: DSMES in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Consensus Report
- Module 1: Introduction to DSMES: Meeting People Where They Are
- Module 2: Becoming an accredited DSMES service: Increase quality, reduce burden
- Module 3: CQI for DSMES Standard 10
- Module 4: Increasing Provider Referrals and Participant Retention
- Module 5: Marketing Your DSMES Services
- Module 6: Navigating Medicare and Understanding Medicare Fraud and Abuse
- Module 7: Basics of Billing for DSMES
- Module 8: Maximizing Reimbursement and Showing Your Value
- Post-test (43 questions - must score 80% or better to pass)
Each module includes copies of the presentation slides.
Features
- Audio-visual presentations
- Downloadable copies of slides
- Pre-test and post-learning assessment
Activity Type
This is a knowledge-based learning activity.
Learning Format
Enduring Material
Intended Audience
This activity is designed for nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, PAs, physicians, social workers, and other non-clinicians or other clinicians who work within a DSMES service.
Joint Providership
None
Successful Completion
After you have completed the coursework, you will take the course evaluation, you will get access to a statement of credit, showing the CE credit you earned. Please print it for your records. (Note, you will be able to return to print it later, if needed.)
Pharmacists must provide their date of birth (MMDD) and NABP ePID to receive credit. Pharmacist learners who fail to provide this information will not receive credit for this activity.