Description
The Basics of Diabetes for Non-Clinicians is a self-paced, 3-module course focusing on the diagnosis and disease state of prediabetes and diabetes, the complications and comorbidities associated with diabetes, and basic clinical guidelines for diabetes care. The course is designed for community health workers, medical assistants, LPNs, and other diabetes community care coordinators.
Modules
Module 1: The Diabetes Epidemic
Module 2: The Basics of Prediabetes and Diabetes
Module 3: Diabetes Care Guidelines
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the incidence and prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes in the U.S. population
- List the risk factors for developing prediabetes
- List the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes
- Identify populations at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes
- List the costs associated with prediabetes and diabetes
- Explain the similarities and differences between a diabetes self-management education & support program (DSMES) and a diabetes prevention program (DPP).
- Recognize the difference between prediabetes and the different types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, & gestational diabetes
- Identity the common complications and comorbidities associated with diabetes
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), & hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS)
- Explain the key features of a sick day management plan
- Recognize the importance of emergency preparedness
- Identify sources of clinical practice guidelines for people with diabetes
- State diagnostic criteria for diabetes
- Refer people with diabetes for preventive diabetes care
- Explain how to integrate clinical care guidelines into practice
Learning Outcome
Learners will be able to describe the guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of prediabetes, diabetes (type 1 and type 2), and gestational diabetes (GDM).
Intended Audience
This online course is intended for diabetes community care coordinators, who include, but are not limited to lay health workers, community health workers, peer counselors, health navigators, health promoters, health coaches, assistive school personnel, dental hygienists, certified nursing assistants, medical assistants, dietetic technicians, registered pharmacy technicians, physical therapy assistants, licensed practical nurses, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.
Course Completion
After you have completed the coursework, you will take the post-learning assessment. It has 25 multiple-choice questions. Your overall course completion will be based upon successfully passing the post-assessment with a score of 70% or better. You will get three (3) tries to pass the assessment.
After you successfully complete the post-learning assessment and evaluation, you will get access to a certificate of completion. Please print it for your records. (Note, you will be able to return to print it later, if needed.)
Access Period
This course must be completed within four (4) months of the date your registration date.
There is no CE/CME credit for this activity.