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Diabetes Education for Better Care

According to Diabetes Canada, one in three Canadians is living with diabetes or prediabetes. Given the high prevalence and its impact on the health care system, effective patient education is an important factor in managing this disease. Continuing Education at Michener offers a variety of online courses for those who work with patients, clients or loved ones living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

A healthcare worker checks a patient's blood sugar level using a glucose meter and test strip.

Certificate Course

Delivered online and led by Certified Diabetes Educators, the Diabetes Educator Certificate Program offers flexible and varied learning methods with objectives drawn from the International Diabetes Federation’s International Standards for the Education of Diabetes Health Professionals.

Specialty Courses

In addition to the Certificate Program, there are Diabetes Specialty Courses focused on special topics and/or populations. All courses are facilitated online.

Contact the Continuing Education Team

For more details, please contact our CE team.