WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Each year, 1.2 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes and recently, it has been estimated that 97.6 million Americans aged 18 years and older are prediabetic. Diabetes education can help people manage their diabetes in ways that fit their lifestyle. This webinar will introduce models, approaches and tools for all members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate quality of life discussions and improve care outcomes. Foundational knowledge regarding diabetes will be interwoven throughout this webinar, particularly for those patients newly diagnosed. Case studies will be utilized to create confidence for members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to support and provide education for people with diabetes.

INSTRUCTOR
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES

LEARNER OUTCOMES 
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  

1. Define current recommendations for diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES).
2. Describe 2-3 DSMES relevant topic areas for an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team member needed to address diabetes self-management.
   

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have 3 months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email 2 weeks before the expiration date.

AUDIENCE
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists 

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Nurses:

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is being offered for 1.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education.

Occupational Therapists:

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#9766. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 10/30/2024.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

Speech-Language Pathologists: 

DISCLOSURES
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES -
Financial: Receives honoraria and speaking fees from Abbott Diabetes Care, Insulet and Xeris. Non-financial: Has nothing to disclose.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported.High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended. 
Additional requirements include: Web browser: latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, JavaScript and Cookies enabled, Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators, Do NOT use Internet Explorer as it is not supported.

CANCELLATION POLICY
To request a cancellation of an on-demand program, please provide written notice by letter, email, or fax or contact us by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.