Intensive Insulin Management
Course Information
Course Code
DE807
Instruction Method
ONLINE – login information will be emailed the week before the course start date
Fee
$559 domestic / $838.50 international
Length
Approximately 12 weeks.
Instructor(s)
Karen Blekaitis RD, CDE
Learner Outcomes
Students in the Intensive Insulin Management course will enhance their knowledge of current insulin therapies used by people with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Upon completion of the course you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of:
- Initiation of insulin therapy, titration and pattern management
- Oral hypoglycemic agent adjustment with the initiation of insulin
- The addition of prandial insulin to basal insulin for those with type 2 diabetes
- Demonstrate knowledge of intensive insulin therapy for those with type 1 and type 2 diabetes – including starting and adjusting Carbohydrate to Insulin Ratios and Correction Factors
- Demonstrate understanding of how to use the newest technologies that support diabetes management such as the insulin pump, continuous glucose monitor and glucose flash monitoring system
- Demonstrate knowledge of advanced topics such as: adjustments for travel and steroids, sick day management and fasting for a procedure
Interactive case studies will assist in the practical application of the course content.
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 is an intermediate level course that will build on knowledge already in place.
Start Date: January 17, 2022
End Date: April 10, 2022
Register By: January 9, 2022
Text Book
Prerequisites
- Working knowledge of 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
Intensive Insulin Management – DE807
COVID Vaccine Requirement:
Effective September 7th all learners, faculty and staff must provide proof of at least one-dose of approved COVID-19 vaccine to participate in any in-person learning or on-site activities. Proof of full vaccination will be required as of October 8th, 2021.
Instructions to upload proof of COVID vaccination to Self Service
Registration instructions:
- Select button “View Available Sections and Registration”
- This page contains 3 boxes. Click on the “Sign In” box
- If you have a Self service account, sign in here. If you do not, then create an account.
- Select your course/section by clicking the “Add” button which will send the course to your cart.
- To move on to payment, click the blue “Register” button.
- Once payment has been processed, registration is complete.
