Diabetes Educator Specialty Courses
These advanced level Specialty Courses are designed for practicing health care professionals with prior knowledge of diabetes education. Each draws on the expertise of our globally recognized Diabetes Educator Graduate Certificate Program, which is the first of its kind to achieve recognition from the International Diabetes Federation.
Whether you are looking to enhance your professional practice or refresh your knowledge and skills, our Diabetes Educator Specialty Courses provide a focused and supportive learning environment. You will have the opportunity to communicate with fellow students and benefit from the knowledge and guidance of your tutors, all of whom are experienced Certified Diabetes Educators.
These courses may be taken independent of the Graduate Certificate program. Each runs for 3-4 months, and is delivered online for your convenience. Please note that DE804: Diabetes Management in the Elderly also includes a two day live workshop held onsite at The Michener Institute.
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For those who have already earned CDE designation, the Michener Diabetes Educator Certificate Program 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/ |
DE801 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
Explore the management, care and education issues of children and adolescents with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The course covers the period from diagnosis through to adolescent development and includes a combination of online case conferences, assignments and an online final exam.
Course dates: Nov 7, 2011 - Feb 3, 2012
DE802 Diabetes and Pregnancy
Explore the care and support of pregnant women with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, from pre-conception through to delivery and the postpartum stage. The course includes a combination of online case conferences, assignments and an online final exam.
Course dates : Mar 5 - May 25, 2012
DE803 Strategies For Behaviour Change in Chronic Illness
Discover theory and techniques to help you facilitate the changes patients need to undertake in addressing diabetes and other chronic illnesses. The course includes an online case conference, case studies, an assignment and an online final exam.
Course dates : Apr 2- Jun 22, 2012
DE804 Diabetes Management in the Elderly
Enhance your knowledge and develop skills to assist elderly patients sustain the best quality of life possible, whether they live independently or in long term care. The course takes four months to complete and includes an online case conference, two written assignments, a two day in-person workshop and an online examination.
Course dates : Oct 03, 2011 - Feb 13, 2012
+ 2 day workshop Jan 28 – 29, 2012 (required to complete this course)
Interesting Links
Canadian Diabetes Association
International Diabetes Federation
American Association of Diabetes Educators
