22-020-H01-P - Practical Management of Diabetes

Course Description

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Summary

Pharmacists have an important role in providing diabetes management. The content of this program will provide the pharmacist with a review of the pathophysiology of diabetes, oral an injectable diabetes medications and therapeutic plan development. Utilizing current guidelines and recommendations, this program will provide the learner with the knowledges and skills necessary to provide routine management of diabetes in outpatient settings. The key concepts will be addressed though case applications.

Program Details

Intended Audience: Consultant pharmacists or pharmacists interested in Diabetes

Universal Activity Number: 0012-0000-22-020-H01-P

Contact Hours: 6.0 Consultant Recertification/General hours of ACPE approved continuing education for pharmacists

Program Fees:

Regular Registration: $110.00
UF Preceptor/Career Coach: $90.00
UF COP Faculty: $80.00

(Please note: UF Preceptor/Career Coaches & UF COP Faculty must register within the group portal to receive registration discounts. Our office is unable to retroactively apply a discount once the registration has been completed. For information on how to access the group portal, please click here).

UAN Release Date: 07/11/2022

UAN Expiration Date: 07/11/2025

Activity Type: Knowledge

Program Support: No outside financial support was provided.

Format Type: This course is self-paced, fully online.

Time to Complete: All coursework must be completed within 24 weeks from the date of registration or before date of UAN expiration, 07/11/2025, whichever comes first. This course will no longer be eligible for CE credit after 07/11/2025.

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

Discuss the pathophysiology of type I, type II and gestational diabetes
Discuss risk factors associated with diabetes
Recognize symptoms of diabetes
List Diabetes complications
Describe the mechanism of action of diabetes oral medications
Review dosing, efficacy, safety and drug interactions
Discuss the cardiovascular benefits of diabetes oral medications
Describe the mechanism of action of diabetes injectable medications
Explain the time to onset, peak and duration of action of medications
List common adverse effects and counseling points of injectable medications for management of diabetes
Explain common drug interactions of injectable products.
List the diagnosis criteria of diabetes
Discuss the treatment goals pertaining to patient's specific conditions
Develop pharmacotherapy plan for management of type I diabetes
Adjust pharmacotherapy plan based on patient's responses
Discuss the disease monitoring plan for effectiveness and complications
Review non-pharmacological strategies in preventing type II diabetes
Develop pharmacotherapy plan for management of type II diabetes
Adjust pharmacotherapy plan based on patient's responses
Discuss the disease monitoring plan for effectiveness and complications
Apply knowledge and principles taught in this program to patient cases in order to develop and adjust the treatment plans.

Program Overview

Module 1:

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

Discuss the pathophysiology of major types of diabetes.
List oral and injectable medications including dosing, efficacy, safety, drug interactions and monitoring.
Develop individualized therapeutic plans for the treatment of diabetes based on patient specific conditions.
Monitor the effectiveness of the therapeutic plan and make necessary adjustments.

Requirements for Successful Course Completion

In order to earn credit for this course, participants must pass a final assessment with a score of 70% or higher. Two chances to pass the final assessment will be given. If a passing score is not earned by the second attempt, the participant must re-enroll in the course. Upon successful completion of all coursework, participants must complete a course evaluation form.

Questions?

Please contact the Continuing Pharmacy Education Team

Phone: (352) 273-6275

Email: cesupport@ahc.ufl.edu

Website: https://cpe.pharmacy.ufl.edu/

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Resources

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Accrediting Associations

Consultant Pharmacist 0.6 CEU

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