|
training : partnership AADE
The IHS Division of Diabetes (DDTP) has formed a partnership with the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) to offer AADE training programs during 2010.
This training opportunity is being presented for IHS, Tribal and Urban (I/T/U) Indian program employees currently working with people with diabetes mellitus or at risk for diabetes mellitus, who would like to enhance their knowledge and skills in diabetes self-management education (DSME).
The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) is a leading organization dedicated to integrating self-management as a key outcome in the care of people with diabetes and related chronic conditions.
To receive continuing education (CE) credits, all courses require completion of the entire training and post-course evaluations.
This is a limited opportunity on a first-come, first-serve basis for IHS, Tribal and Urban Indian program employees who meet program prerequisites.
The following AADE training programs are available:
- Core Concepts® Course – Three-day training courses
- AADE Webinars – 90-minute live programs
- Webcasts On-Demand – 24/7 learning programs
- ABCs of Diabetes Education – Online course
- Facilitating Behavior Change – Online course
-
Reimbursement Essentials for DSME/T: Navigating the Maze – Live 1-day course
Continuing education from AADE includes in-depth discussion of the fundamentals of DSME and can provide you with new tools and techniques. Among other benefits, the courses offer a chance to raise awareness of the needs of specific patient groups such as women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and youth at risk for type 2 diabetes.
Some of the training programs present information on clinical measures for assessing diabetes and risk for diabetes. Other subjects covered by the various courses include:
- Causes of overweight/obesity and prevention strategies
- Facilitating behavior changes
- Multi-disciplinary approaches to diabetes care
- Basics of becoming a diabetes educator
- Effective teaching strategies
For more information about the DDTP/AADE partnership training programs, including:
- Eligibility criteria
- Course descriptions
- Training goals
- Intended audiences
|