OVERVIEW
Diabetes Care: Prevention and Clinical Care of Diabetic Foot Ulcers is organized by Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.
Expiration Date: 2028-03-01
Course Description:
Diabetes and wound care course on identifying and treating diabetic foot ulcers in patients. This online continuing education course is applicable for nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Course covers all aspects of diabetic foot care, including prevention, foot assessment, management of foot ulcers, and amputation. A diabetic foot ulcer picture is shown in the course.
Course Learning Objectives
1) Identify the prevalence and impacts of diabetic foot ulcers.
2) Describe the elements of an interdisciplinary approach to care.
3) Discuss the importance of effective patient teaching.
4) Summarize the importance of preventive measures for diabetic foot care.
5) Describe the role of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and Charcot osteoarthropathy in the development of diabetic foot ulcers.
6) List the steps that comprise a foot assessment in patients with diabetes.
7) Summarize the management program for patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
8) Describe the important components of off-loading in the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.
9) Discuss amputation as it relates to diabetic foot ulcers.
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Nursing:
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12300, for 9.00 Contact Hours.
CE Broker Approved Provider Number 50-2174. CE Broker Course Tracking Number 20-1288224.
Occupational Therapy:
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course Approval ID# 11819. This independent distance learning activity is offered at 0.9 CEUs, Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CE Broker Approved Provider Number 50-2174. CE Broker Course Tracking Number 20-1288224.
Physical Therapy:
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is a Continuing Competency Approval Agency recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
CE Broker Approved Provider Number 50-2174. CE Broker Course Tracking Number 20-1288224.
TARGET AUDIENCE
NursingPhysical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsSPECIALITIES
Endocrinology, Metabolism and DiabetesNursingDiabetes NurseCANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Refunds are available if you cancel within 14 days of order confirmation and haven't started any courses. Note that online transaction charges will be deducted. No refund if courses are started during the cancellation period
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