Learner Outcomes

Students in the Diabetes 101 course will focus on the basics of diabetes and the proper techniques and methods to support the person with diabetes. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of diabetes, its development, progression and management throughout the life stages.
• Demonstrate effective communication with people with diabetes, their families or support persons, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate knowledge of education and behaviour change theories.

Course Objectives

Diabetes 101: Introduction to Diabetes, recently updated to meet the 2018 Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines, is designed to provide you with the opportunity to learn the basics of diabetes and how a health professional or non-health professional can support the person with diabetes. You will explore topics from the psychological and nutritional aspects of diabetes to exercise and oral medications for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Assigned readings are coupled with interactive seminars conducted online every week by an experienced Certified Diabetes Educator.

Evaluation Method

Evaluation Item	Due Date
7 Weekly Online Assessments	Weeks 2-8
Final Online Assessment	Week 9

Intended For

This course is open to all individuals wishing for a general introduction to diabetes: medical technicians, personal support workers, family members / lay carers of people with diabetes, and other health professionals (including those not registered or licensed with a regulatory body in Canada).