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Type 1 Diabetes Educator Certificate Program

Modules

• Introduction to Type 1 Diabetes

  Module 1

  Module 1 learning objectives are as follows:

  To understand what diabetes is, why it occurs, what the symptoms are and to provide an overview of diagnosis.

  If you are looking for patient-education materials, please go to The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre website for purchase of RESOURCES,

• Type 1 Diabetes Across the Lifespan

  Module 2

  Module 2 learning objectives are broken into 3 main sections; understanding impact in the various life stages, at specific transition points and in pregnancy. The learner will be exposed to important principles  of education for each of these stages and types pf patients.

  If you are looking for patient-education materials, please go to The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre website for purchase of RESOURCES,

• Type 1 Diabetes Blood Glucose Management

  Module 3

  Module 3 learning objectives are to understand the measures of blood glucose and its management; self-testing; factors affecting the level of blood glucose (and the corresponding symptoms) as well as an overview of the treatments for low and high blood glucose. Also, an overview of all types of insulins available, how they are used and given to patients (including injection technique).

  If you are looking for patient-education materials, please go to The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre website for purchase of RESOURCES,

• Type 1 Diabetes Technology for Patients

  Module 4

  Module 4 learning objectives are key for any learner who is working with diabetes patients. The fast pace of change in the state-of-the-art management of T1D is challenging to stay on top of. The topics covered are; glucose monitoring devices and use, insulin pumps and benefits as well as data analyses review.

  If you are looking for patient-education materials, please go to The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre website for purchase of RESOURCES,

• Type 1 Diabetes Insulin Adjustment and Care Planning

  Module 5

  Module 5 learning objectives are essential for anyone providing T1D healthcare. There is both an art and a science to this type of care. The learner will begin to understand: multiple daily injections (MDI) approach versus continuous insulin by pump approach, its impact on self-management and blood glucose control.

  If you are looking for patient-education materials, please go to The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre website for purchase of RESOURCES,

• Nutrition and Exercise

  Module 6

  Module 6 learning objectives are extensive and is a must-do for all healthcare professionals working with T1D patients. The topics covered include; childhood growth and development, macronutrient and micronutrient suggestions and important a focus on carbohydrate counting with a video example of how to teach a patient. Also, special diets, issues and blood glucose management for exercise is included as well.

  If you are looking for patient-education materials, please go to The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre website for purchase of RESOURCES,

• Type 1 Diabetes Illness Management

  Module 7

  Module 7 learning objectives are to enable the learner to have a detailed understanding of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Educators must be able to teach how to assess for and correct DKA and was understand the suggestions for coping with other illnesses and surgery/hospital admissions.

  If you are looking for patient-education materials, please go to The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre website for purchase of RESOURCES,

• Type 1 Diabetes Complications

  Module 8

  Module 8 learning objectives cover the most common complications (co-morbidities) associated with type 1 diabetes. Items include kidney, heart, eyes and nerve disease.

  If you are looking for patient-education materials, please go to The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre website for purchase of RESOURCES,

• Living with Type 1 Diabetes

  Module 9

  Module 9 learning objectives are to give the learner an understanding of all aspects of living with type 1 diabetes from the patients’ perspective. Being that type 1 is a lifelong and life-threatening condition, it is imperative that HCP understand its impact to the whole person and family. Topics include; sources of support, mental health and wellness, family impact, finances, school considerations, travelling, driving and career topics.

  If you are looking for patient-education materials, please go to The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre website for purchase of RESOURCES,

• Professional Practice in a Type 1 Diabetes Team

  Module 10

  Module 10 learning objectives are to describe the concepts of teamwork, professional practice/limits and quality improvement.

  If you are looking for patient-education materials, please go to The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre website for purchase of RESOURCES,

Assessments

• Midterm Assessment
  Applicable to full program registrants only.
  
• Final Assessment
  Applicable to full program registrants only.
  

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