Nearly 1 in every 20 Canadians has Diabetes.
Diabetes Educator Specialty CoursesWhat is Diabetes?Diabetes is a condition in which the body either cannot produce insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. If it is left untreated or improperly managed, the high levels of blood sugar associated with diabetes can slowly damage both the small and large blood vessels in the body, resulting in a variety of complications. These courses may be taken independent of the Diabetes Educator Graduate Certificate Program.Pre-requisite: These advanced level specialty courses are designed for practicing health care professionals with prior knowledge of diabetes education. DE 801 Diabetes in Children and AdolescentsIn this course you will explore management, care and education issues of children and adolescents with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The course will cover the period from diagnosis through to adolescent development and will include an online case conference, an assignment and an online final exam. Section 1: Sept 13 - Dec 03, 2010 Section 2: Feb 07 - April 29, 2011 DE 802 Diabetes and PregnancyThis course will cover management and care of pregnant women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as those who develop gestational diabetes. The course includes an online case conference, an assignment and a final online exam. Section 1: Sept 13 - Dec 03, 2010 Section 2: March 07 - May 27, 2011 DE803 Strategies For Behaviour Change in Chronic IllnessThis course will introduce you to several theories and practical models for helping people with behavioural change. You will apply these models to individuals, as well as incorporate them into education programs that you develop. The course includes an online case conference, an assignment and an online final exam. Section 1: Nov 08, 2010 - Feb 10, 2011 Section 2: Aprl 04 - June 24, 2011 DE804 Diabetes Management in Long Term CareThis course is designed for healthcare professionals working in the long term care setting. The course will cover the care and management of diabetes in the elderly residents. The course includes a manual with self assessment exercises, 2 written assignments to be submitted to a tutor, a 2 day live workshop and a final online exam. Section 1: Oct 04, 2010 - Feb 04, 2011 Section 2: Mar 07 - June 06, 2011 For those who have already earned the CDE designation, the Michener Diabetes Educator Certificate Progarm and/or the Diabetes Specialty Courses qualify for CDE Certification Maintenance Credits. For more information please visit the Certified Diabetes Educator Certification Board website at http://www.cdecb.ca/
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