Course Code: REL-RTS-0-PDMDRT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Determine the standard pharmacologic management of type 1 and 2 diabetes.
Determine the role of rehabilitation professionals in supporting patients with their diabetes self-management.
Select patient resources or supports available for self-management.
Outline:
Diabetes Management
Glucose Monitoring
Glucose Monitoring Technology
Review
Exercise and Lifestyle Modifications
Care Resources
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Pharmacological Management of Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin
Insulin Delivery
Non-Insulin Treatments for Hyperglycemia
Treatments for Hypoglycemia
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Pharmacological Management of Type 2 Diabetes
Medications
Common Additional Medications
Less Common Medications
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Subject Matter Expert: Adam Root, PharmD
Adam Root graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2013. Adam has worked in the managed care, medication policy, drug information, and community pharmacy settings and has a background in policy and guideline development, clinical program design, and medication use evaluation. He is currently employed as a Drug Use Management Coordinator at Kaiser Permanente.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Athletic Trainers; Intermediate level Occupational Therapist; Intermediate level Physical Therapist; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.