Course Code: REL-RTS-0-PDICPRT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify the impact of diabetes on patient presentation, healing, and the therapy plan of care.
Recall the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and how to respond when these conditions are suspected.
Recognize the value of self-management programs for patients with diabetes.
Outline:
Section 1: Overview
Diabetes
Physiological Impact
Treatment
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Role of the Rehabilitation Professional
Role of the Therapy Professional
Evaluation
Exercise and Diabetes
Planning Your Session
Effects of Diabetic Complications on Treatment
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Your Role in Successful Diabetes Management
The Continuum of Care
Meet Jodie
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: 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.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Athletic Trainers; Occupational Therapist; Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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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.