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 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.

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.

• Diabetes Educator Certificate ProgramFacilitated-Online

Specialty Course:

In addition to the Certificate program, there are Diabetes Specialty Courses focused on special topics and/or populations.

• Diabetes 101: Introduction to DiabetesSelf-Study–Online
• Diabetes Management in Children and AdolescentsFacilitated-Online
• Diabetes Management in Older Adults (NOTE: Enrollment Now Open! Register by Feb 14/2025)Facilitated-Online
• Diabetes Management in Pregnancy (NOTE: Enrollment Now Open! Register by Feb 21/2025)Facilitated-Online
• Engaging Patients in Managing Chronic IllnessSelf-Study–Online
• Foundations of Foot Management in Diabetes: A Holistic Approach (NOTE: Enrollment Now Open! Register by Jan 24/2025)Facilitated-Online
• Intensive Insulin Management (NOTE: Enrollment Now Open! Register by Jan 10/2025)Facilitated-Online