Diabetes Education Skills for the Rehabilitation Professional: The Key Diabetes Topics Every Person with Diabetes Needs
Live Webinar Date and Time: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 4:00-5:30pm CT
Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version. The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.
Instructors: Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
Webinar Description: Each year, 1.2 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes and recently, it has been estimated that 97.6 million Americans aged 18 years and older are prediabetic. Diabetes education can help people manage their diabetes in ways that fit their lifestyle. This webinar will introduce models, approaches and tools for all members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate quality of life discussions and improve care outcomes. Foundational knowledge regarding diabetes will be interwoven throughout this webinar, particularly for those patients newly diagnosed. Case studies will be utilized to create confidence for members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to support and provide education for people with diabetes.
Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define current recommendations for diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES).
- Describe 2-3 DSMES relevant topic areas for an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team member needed to address diabetes self-management.
Successful Completion: Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and assessment in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date.
Audience: Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists
Continuing Education:
Occupational Therapists:
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#9766. This distance learning interactive webinar is offered at .15 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.
Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 5/29/2024.
Satisfies continuing education requirements in: CT, IA, MN and WA
Speech-Language Pathologists:
Disclosures:
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES -
Financial: Receives honoraria and speaking fees from Abbott Diabetes Care, Insulet and Xeris. Non-financial: Has nothing to disclose.
Technology Requirements: To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported.
High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended.
Additional requirements include: Web browser: latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, JavaScript and Cookies enabled, Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators, Do NOT use Internet Explorer as it is not supported.
Cancellation Policy: To request a cancellation of a live webinar, please provide written notice by email or by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.
