DESCRIPTION
This advanced course on Diabetes Mellitus: Pathophysiology can be taken as Part 1 of a series or on its own.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Provide the general definition of diabetes and explain the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
- Describe the normal metabolism of carbohydrates and how this is influenced by diabetes.
- Compare the pathogenesis and incidence of Diabetes Type 1 and Diabetes Type 2.
- Describe the cause and characteristics of some of the common diabetic crises.
- Describe the macrovascular and microvascular effects of chronic hyperglycemia.
- List the generally recommended diabetic management guidelines.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for:
- California RCFE Administrators
- California Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (CA BRN)
Course Details
Per California Department of Social Services regulations, navigation within these courses is restricted. Each slide must be viewed in its entirety before advancing to the next slide. Learners must view each slide and click the next button to advance in the course.
In accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, continuing education credits for California RCFE Administrators cannot exceed a total of ten (10) hours per calendar day—whether earned through in-class or interactive online formats. Coursework completed beyond the 10-hour per day limit will not be applied toward renewal requirements nor accepted by California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Administrator Certification Section (ACS).
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