DESCRIPTION
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the basic understanding of what is diabetes and factors affecting management of diabetes in older adults.
- Identify the main goals of diabetic medication management.
- Describe the various methods of insulin administration, different types of insulin, and the rationale behind correction or supplemental insulin.
- Identify at least two types of oral medication for management of diabetes.
- Recognize the limitations and restrictions in caring for persons with diabetes living in a licensed assisted living or other residential care facility.
Approved for 1 CE/Contact Hour for Florida Certified Nursing Assistants. Participants must pass the final quiz with 80% or more and may re-take the quiz as often as needed.
Tags: 1.0 CE/Contact Hour, Caregiver Training, Caregivers, Florida Board of Nursing, FL BON, Florida Certified Nursing Assistants, FL CNA, Medication Management, Medication Management Basics, Older Adult Population, Older Adults, RCFE, Residential Care Environment, Residential Care Facilities, Type 2 Diabetes