Intensive Insulin Management
Course Information
Course Code
DE807
Instruction Method
ONLINE – login information will be emailed the week before the course start date
Fee
$499 domestic / $748.50 international
Length
Approximately 12 weeks.
Instructor(s)
TBD
Learner Outcomes
You will enhance your knowledge of current insulin therapies used by people with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, covering:
- Basal insulin therapy
- Oral hypoglycemic agents
- The addition of prandial insulin including human insulin
- Rapid-acting insulin analogues and pre-mixes
- Conventional and intensive treatment of Type 1 diabetes and how to adjust for challenges
- The current options for insulin pump therapy in Canada and how to help those who choose this method of treatment
Evaluation Method
| Evaluation Item | Due Date |
| Case conference – Part 1 | Week 3-5 |
| Online written assignment 1 | Week 6 |
| Case conference – Part 2 | Week 7-9 |
| Online written assignment 2 | Week 10 |
| Web-based Final Examination | Week 12 |
Intended For
Practicing health professionals with knowledge of diabetes and its management. This course will build on basic knowledge already in place.
Text Book
All course material is available online.
Prerequisites
- Working knowledge of basic diabetes care and management
- Computer literacy
- Students must have access to a computer that meets the minimum system requirements, access to the Internet, and an e-mail account
- Access to and basic proficiency with a PDF reader, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint are also required as they are used to access course material and submit evaluation items
DE807 Intensive Insulin Management
Courses
| Code | Course Title | Format | Tuition | Date(s) | Register By | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE807-WE1 | Intensive Insulin Management | Online | $748.50 | Feb-11-2019 to May-05-2019 | Feb-01-2019 | Open |
