Diabetes Education for Healthcare Providers

Edmonton, Central & North Areas

Provides resources and information to assist healthcare professionals in supporting adult clients living with diabetes. Information is based on current Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines and revisions/updates.

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Free Diabetes Workshop Sessions - Overview |How to Register

Free Diabetes Workshop Sessions - Overview

Part 1: Foundations of Diabetes Practice

Topics

• Self-Management principles
• Pathophysiology
• Glucose monitoring
• Hypoglycemia Management
• Non-insulin medications
• Nutrition Interventions
• Case studies to apply knowledge

Part 2: Advanced Diabetes Management

Topics

• Insulin initiation and management
• Insulin to carbohydrate ratios
• Physical activity
• Weight management
• Complications of diabetes
• Case studies to apply knowledge

Part 3: Application of Diabetes Care & Special Populations

Case-Based Learning for Client Support

• Sick day management and hyperglycemic emergencies
• Footcare and prevention
• Shift work, travel and driving
• Carbohydrate counting, dietary patterns
• Insulin adjustment
• Cultural adaptations
• Referrals and relevant resources

Psychological Aspects of Diabetes

Topics

• Essential processes in behavior change
• Patient challenges: diabetes distress, pain, cognitive and mental health concerns and eating patterns
• Assessment tools
• Effective intervention strategies

How to Register

Workshops are for providers located in Edmonton, Central and North areas.

Internal Learners (PCA, ACA, ALA, RA) should register via MyLearningLink on Insite.

For dates, times and more detail, view the CDM Events Calendar.

Submit registrations to: cdm.providertraining1@primarycarealberta.ca

Note: The CDM Events Calendar also lists other free CDM workshops.