Welcome to IDS 22: Diabetes Educator Course

An online course brought to you by IEDNC Inc.

Diabetes Educator Course, based on the 2018 Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines, is designed to provide you with the opportunity to enhance your knowledge, learn the basic knowledge of diabetes, explore the complexities of diabetes management and advance the practice of a health professional or non-health professional to support individuals with diabetes.
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Gain Knowledge of Diabetes Concept

  • Pathophysiology of Diabetes

  • Oral Hyperglycemic Agents

  • Self-Management Education and Learning

  • Intensive Insulin Management: Initiation of Insulin Therapy, Titration and Pattern Management

  • Acute and Chronic Illness Management

  • Special Population and Issues

  • Physical Activity and Nutrition Management

  • Diabetes Management in Children, Adolescents, Older Adults and Pregnancy

Course Highlights

  • Based on 2018 &2020 Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines

  • Comprehensive course with 10 modules

  • Online module with post assessment quiz

  • Study at your own time and your own pace

  • Audio and visual learning content

  • Developed by Certified Diabetes Educators (Canada)

  • Acquire an "IEDNC Certificate in Diabetes Education" after completion of the course

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IDS 22: Diabetes Educator Course

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Overview

    • Diabetes Educator Course Overview

    • Course Disclaimer
  • 2

    Module 1: Overview of Diabetes

    • Unit 1.1: Prevalence of Diabetes

    • Unit 1.2: Metabolism and Glucose Management in the Body

    • Unit 1.3: Classification of Diabetes (Part 1)

    • Unit 1.3: Classification of Diabetes (Part 2)

    • Unit 1.4: Severe Hyperglycemic states

    • Unit 1.5: Diagnostic Criteria

    • Unit 1.6: Screening for Diabetes

    • Unit 1.7: Diabetes Management Goals

    • Module 1 Quiz
  • 3

    Module 2: Diabetes: Self Management

    • Module 2 Learning Objectives

    • Unit 2.1A: Care and Chronic Disease Management

    • Unit 2.1B: Care and Chronic Disease Management Part 2

    • Unit 2.2A: Self-Management Education

    • Unit 2.2B: Self-Management Education Part 2

    • Unit 2.3A: Health Behaviour Theories and Interventions

    • Unit 2.3B: Health Behaviour Theories and Interventions Part 2

    • Unit 2.3C: Health Behaviour Theories and Interventions

    • Unit 2.4A: Key Messages and Recommendations

    • Unit 2.4B: Key Messages and Recommendations Part 2

    • Module 2 Quiz

    • Module 2 Abbreviations
  • 4

    Module 3A: Treatment of Diabetes: Antihyperglycemic Agents

    • Module 3A Learning Objectives

    • Unit 3A.1: AntiHyperglycemic Agents

    • Unit 3A.2: Biguanides

    • Unit 3A.3: Thiazolidinediones

    • Unit 3A.4: Sulfonylureas

    • Unit 3A.5: Meglitinides

    • Unit 3A.6: GLP-1 RA (Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists)

    • Unit 3A.7: DPP-4 Inhibitors

    • Unit 3A.8: SGLT2 Inhibitors

    • Unit 3A.9: Acarbose

    • Unit 3A.10: Key Messages and Recommendations

    • Module 3A Quiz
  • 5

    Module 3B: Treatment of Diabetes: Insulin Therapy - Types and Methods

    • Module 3B Learning Objectives

    • Unit 3B.1: Insulin Overview

    • Unit 3B.2: Insulin Types

    • Unit 3B.3 Bolus Insulin

    • Unit 3B.4 Basal Insulin

    • Unit 3B.5 Premixed Insulin

    • Unit 3B.6: Insulin Regimen

    • Unit 3B.7: Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII- Pump Therapy)

    • Unit 3B.8: Methods of Insulin Administration

    • Unit 3B.9: Considerations During Insulin Regimens

    • Module 3B Quiz
  • 6

    Module 3C: Treatment of Diabetes: Insulin Therapy - Treatment Regimen

    • Unit 3C.1: Basal Bolus Insulin Therapy

    • Unit 3C.2: Initiating Therapy

    • Unit 3C.3: Calculating Doses for Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII) and Basal Bolus Insulin (BBI)

    • Unit 3C.4: Insulin Dose Adjustments

    • Unit 3C.5: Nutrition - Carbohydrate Counting

    • Unit 3C.6: Tools for Healthcare Professionals

    • Unit 3C.7: Key Messages and Recommendations

    • Module 3C Quiz
  • 7

    Module 4: Acute Complications of Diabetes

    • Unit 4.1A: Hypoglycemia

    • Unit 4.1B: Hypoglycemia Treatment

    • Unit 4.1C: Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia Self-Care

    • Unit 4.2: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

    • Unit 4.3: Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)

    • Module 4 Quiz
  • 8

    Module 5: Chronic Complications of Diabetes

    • Unit 5.1: Introduction to Chronic Complications

    • Unit 5.2: Dyslipidemia

    • Unit 5.3: Hyptertension and Diabetes

    • Unit 5.4A: Complications of Kidney

    • Unit 5.4B: Complications of Kidney Part 2

    • Unit 5.5: Retinopathy

    • Unit 5.6A: Diabetic Neuropathy

    • Unit 5.6B: Diabetic Neuropathy Part 2

    • Unit 5.7A: Foot Complications (Pathophysiology and Screening)

    • Unit 5.7B: Foot Complications (Screening)

    • Unit 5.7C: Foot Care (Prevention and Treatment)

    • Unit 5.8: Sexual Dysfunctions

    • Unit 5.9A: Dental Problems in Diabetes

    • Unit 5.9B: Skin Problems in Diabetes

    • Unit 5.10: Cardiovascular Diseases in Diabetes

    • Module 5 Quiz
  • 9

    Module 6: Monitoring Diabetes - Tools and Aids

    • Module 6 Learning Objectives

    • Unit 6.1: Monitoring Glycemia

    • Unit 6.2: Glycated Hemoglobin (A1C)

    • Unit 6.3A: Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose

    • Unit 6.3B: Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose Part 2

    • Unit 6.4A: Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGM)

    • Unit 6.4B: Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGM) Part 2

    • Unit 6.5: Flash Glucose Monitoring (FGM)

    • Unit 6.6: Ketone Testing

    • Unit 6.7: Key Messages and Recommendations

    • Module 6 Quiz

    • Module 6 Abbreviations
  • 10

    Module 7: Nutrition Management

    • Unit 7.1: Introduction to Nutrition Management

    • Unit 7.2: Macronutrients - Carbohydrates

    • Unit 7.3: Macronutrients - Portion Size & Servings

    • Unit 7.4: Macronutrients - Portion Size & Servings Part 2

    • Unit 7.5: Macronutrients - Proteins and Fats

    • Unit 7.6: Micronutrients, Sodium and Alcohol

    • Unit 7.7: Target Therapies & Encouraging Healthy Choices

    • Unit 7.8: Meal Planning Considerations

    • Unit 7.9: Dietary Patterns

    • Unit 7.10: Tools for Nutrition Education & Teaching

    • Unit 7.11: Body Weight Assessment

    • Unit 7.12: Key Messages

    • Module 7 Quiz
  • 11

    Module 8: Diabetes and Physical Activity

    • Unit 8.1: Definitions, Types and Benefits of Physical Activity

    • Unit 8.2A: Risks of Physical Activity

    • Unit 8.2B: Supervised vs Unsupervised Exercise

    • Unit 8.3: Reducing Sedentary Behaviour and Promoting Physical Activity

    • Unit 8.4: Key Messages and Recommendations from Diabetes Canada

    • Module 8 Quiz
  • 12

    Module 9A: Diabetes In Pregnancy

    • Unit 9A.1: Introduction to Diabetes in Pregnancy

    • Unit 9A.2: Preconception Outcomes: Type 1 and 2 Diabetes

    • Unit 9A.3: Complications- Assessment and Management: Retinopathy and Hypertension

    • Unit 9A.4: Complications - Assessment and Management: CKD, Neuropathy & CVD

    • Unit 9A.5: Considerations in Management - Hypoglycemia

    • Unit 9A.6: Considerations in Management - Monitoring Blood Glucose & Weight Gain

    • Unit 9A.7: Considerations in Management - Insulin Therapy

    • Unit 9A.8: Considerations in Management - Obstetrical & Postpartum Care

    • Unit 9A.9: Gestational Diabetes - Etiology & Diagnosis

    • Unit 9A.10: Gestational Diabetes - Management & Considerations

    • Unit 9A.11: Gestational Diabetes - Pharmacology & Recommendations

    • Unit 9.12: Key Recommendations

    • Module 9A Quiz
  • 13

    Module 9B: Diabetes Through Lifespan

    • Unit 9B.1: Children 0-18 Years

    • Unit 9B.2: Children 0-18 Years

    • Unit 9B.3: Management of Complications

    • Unit 9B.4: Children 0-18 Years

    • Unit 9B.5: Recommendations

    • Module 9B Quiz
  • 14

    Module 9C: Nutrition In Older Adults

    • Unit 9C.1: Diabetes in Older Adults

    • Unit 9C.2: Diabetes in Older Adults Part 2

    • Unit 9C.3: Diabetes in Older Adults Part 3

    • Unit 9C.4: Diabetes in Older Adults Part 4

    • Unit 9C.5: Diabetes in Older Adults Part 5

    • Module 9C Quiz
  • 15

    Module 10: Diabetes and Special Considerations

    • Unit 10.1A: Diabetes and Driving

    • Unit 10.1B: Diabetes and Driving

    • Unit 10.2A: Indigenous Peoples - Diabetes Prevalence & Screening

    • Unit 10.2B: Indigenous Peoples - Diabetes Prevention

    • Unit 10.2C: Indigenous Peoples - Diabetes Management Strategies

    • Unit 10.2D: Indigenous Peoples - Key Messages & Recommendations

    • Unit 10.3A: In-Hospital Management of Diabetes - Hyperglycemia

    • Unit 10.3B: In-Hospital Management of Diabetes - Blood Glucose Monitoring

    • Unit 10.3C: In-Hospital Management of Diabetes - Blood Glucose Management

    • Unit 10.3D: In-Hospital Management of Diabetes - Special Clinical Situations

    • Unit 10.3E: In-Hospital Management of Diabetes - Organization of Care

    • Unit 10.3F: In-Hospital Management of Diabetes - Key Messages & Recommendations

    • Unit 10.4A: Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Diabetes

    • Unit 10.4B: Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Diabetes

    • Unit 10.5A: Diabetes and Mental Health

    • Unit 10.5B Diabetes and Mental Health

    • Unit 10.5C Diabetes and Mental Health

    • Unit 10.5D: Diabetes and Mental Health

    • Unit 10.5E: Diabetes and Mental Health

    • Unit 10.6: Diabetes and Vaccination

    • Unit 10.7A: Diabetes and Transplantation

    • Unit 10.7B: Diabetes and Transplantation

    • Unit 10.7C: Key Messages and Recommendations from Diabetes Canada

    • Unit 10.8A: Weight Management in Diabetes

    • Unit 10.8B: Weight Management in Diabetes

    • Module 10 Quiz

Instructors

Manmeet Behl (RD,CDE), Mili Arora (RD, CDE) and Faiqua Khalid(RD,CDE)

President of IEDNC, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator

Manmeet Kaur Behl

With more than 20+ years of working as a Registered Dietitian, and also the President of IE Dietitians Network of Canada, Manmeet has an array of experience. She is well-versed in many areas such as chronic disease management, cancer prevention and nutrition, and development of nutrition-education programs. She has appeared in various South Asian TV shows, speaking to the South Asian population about healthy eating. Being an advocate for Diabetes prevention, Manmeet continues to volunteer as Chief Dietitian with Stop Diabetes Foundation Canada, which is a charitable organization educating the public on Diabetes prevention & management. She is passionate about building healthy and happier communities using her knowledge to help people make simple and sustainable steps towards a healthier future.

Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator

Mili Arora

10 years+ Experienced Certified Diabetes Educator and Clinical Registered Dietitian with a demonstrated history of excellence working with hospital & health care industry. Having an expertise in Chronic Health Conditions like Diabetes/Cardiovascular/Hypertension and Renal Nutrition Counselling. Skilled in Intercultural Communication, Clinical Pharmacology and Public Speaking. Strong healthcare services professional with an Internationally Educated Dietitian experience in Canadian industry helping patients with clinical counselling.

Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator

Faiqua Khalid

A Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, holding a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Food and Nutrition. During the 6+ years of practice as a dietitian, Faiqua has worked with a variety of clients - from general nutrition to healthy eating for chronic health conditions such as diabetes. She has helped thousands of patients with chronic disease management such as high blood sugars, cholesterol and blood pressure. Faiqua has a special interest in prediabetes and diabetes; and is passionate about educating patients so they become champions in their care. She believes in empowering patients with knowledge to make the right food decisions and is constantly motivated by patients' success stories. Aside from nutrition counselling, Faiqua enjoys recipe development, writing blogs and food photography.

Gain the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities related to Diabetes!

Disclaimer: Clinical practice guidelines and key messages provided in the course, Diabetes Educator Course, are developed by Diabetes Canada, and are utilized in such context with the express written consent of Diabetes Canada. The completion of the course will provide "IEDNC Certificate in Diabetes Education" In Canada, Completion of the course, Diabetes Educator Course, does not guarantee certification for any individual or fulfillment of requirements for passing the Canadian Diabetes Educator’s Certificate Board (CDECB) exam successfully. The course, Diabetes Educator Course, as provided by IE Dietitians Network of Canada is developed as a resource of compiled content produced by Diabetes Canada; its purpose is to facilitate learning of diabetes guidelines and aid in preparation for educational assessments related to diabetes. In Canada, this course may help prepare you to write the CDECB exam, but it is not in any way connected to the CDECB. For information on certification please see www.cdecb.ca