Managing Complications of Diabetes

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MDNAD

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Determine appropriate screening and preventive strategies for diabetic-related complications.
Identify the risk factors and clinical presentations of at least four diabetic-related complications.
Indicate management strategies for diabetic-related complications.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Prevention and Screening

Glycemic Control

Screening

Prevention

Section 3: Cardiovascular Disease

Overview

Clinical Presentation

Management

Section 4: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Overview

Clinical Presentation

Management

Section 5: Musculoskeletal Complications

Overview

Management

Section 6: Diabetic Neuropathy

Overview

Prevention

Pain Management

Autonomic Dysfunction Management

Monitoring

Section 7: Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Overview

Stages of Ulcer Development

Predictors for Amputation

Management

Foot Assessment

Section 8: Diabetic Retinopathy

Overview

Clinical Presentation

Management

Section 9: Clinical Vignette

Meet Jack

Section 10: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resource

References

Subject Matter Expert: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN

Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Physical Therapist; Nursing Personnel; Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.