Pediatric Patient Teaching on Diabetes

4700 Bohannon Drive,Menlo Park CA 94025

10 August, 2021

Description

Date: August 10, 2021 * Venue: 4700 Bohannon Drive Menlo Park, CA 94025-(HC) Pediatric Patient Teaching on Diabetes COURSE DESCRIPTION Diabetes is a complex disease. Knowledge about the pathophysiology, awareness of symptoms, treatment and management are necessary to safely care for these patients as well as provide education to the patient and family. COURSE OBJECTIVES The learner will gain an increased understanding of the following concepts: The pathophysiology of diabetesThe difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetesRecognizing the signs and symptoms of diabetesUnderstanding the pathophysiology of diabetic ketoacidosis and its managementComprehension of diabetic diet and carbohydrate counting as they relate to insulin calculation and administrationImportance or educating parents/guardians in how to teach their child about diabetes care (e.g., administration of SQ injections, teaching aides such as the Pink Panther book)"Stackin" insulin doses and the importance of patient history and diet/carbohydrate counting CONTINUING EDUCATION This continuing education (CE) course is approved for 5 contact hours by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Contact hours awarded for full program attendance only. Partial credit will not be given for partial attendance. This course is offered through Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford by the Center for Professional Excellence and Inquiry (CPEI). TARGET AUDIENCE Registered NursesPediatricians REGISTRATION Stanford Children's Health Employees (No Continuing Education credits): FREEStanford Children's Health Employees (with RN Continuing Education credits): $35General Admission: $200For Stanford Children's Health/LPCH Employees: Effective August 01, 2020, the Center for Professional Excellence and Inquiry at Stanford Children's Health will ONLY accept credit card payments for course fees and materials. If eligible for Education Assistance Funds, Stanford Children's Health/LPCH employees will need to complete the application prior to registration in AccessHR. Click HERE for Reimbursement Guidelines. CANCELLATION and REFUND Cancellation at least 2 weeks (10 business days) prior to course date will be provided full refundCancellation less than 2 weeks (10 business days) prior to course date will be refunded minus processing fee of $35 and cost of any course materialsNO REFUND will be offered for cancellation less than 5 business days prior and for no show or cancellation on the day of the classEmail [email protected] to request cancellation and refundCancellation by CPEI: Schedules, venues and details are subject to change and cancellation. Registered participants will be provided with as much advance notice as possible if this should occur. If CPEI cancels class, full refund will be given. CONTACT US For registration assistance and inquiries about the classes we offer, email us at [email protected].