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Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) and Teacher Effectiveness

Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) and Teacher Effectiveness is a two-hour course. Numerous studies have shown positive changes in various indicators of diabetes control and prevention or delay of diabetes complications when people receive DSMT. What is the most effective form of DSMT? What outcomes should be targeted? Should they differ for specific populations? This program will present several of the effective qualities identified, which will assist educators in developing their educational programs. Adult learner characteristics, educational assessment, teaching techniques, goal development and outcome measurement will be presented.

Length: 2.00 hour(s)
CE Credit:
Please note that after 6-30-2010 RN credit will no longer be available.
  RD and DTR - 2.00 professional (CPE) hour(s). Level 2, Learning Need Code: 1000, 1130, 5020, 5090, 5190, 6010, 6030, and 6060
 RN - 2.00 contact hour(s)
Originally Authored: 03-24-2003
Last Updated: 08-07-2009

Price: $30.00

Additional Course Information

Course Objectives:
  1. Differentiate between ‘traditional approaches’ and ‘empowerment approaches’ to education.
  2. Identify three characteristics of adult learners.
  3. List three components of a general educational assessment.
  4. List three components of a diabetes educational assessment.
  5. State two diabetes survival skills to teach in initial education.
  6. Develop a ‘problem solving’ educational session for a self-management diabetes skill.
  7. Incorporate three teaching techniques into an educational program.
  8. Develop a behavioral goal that is measurable.
  9. Discuss motivators and rewards appropriate for education programs.
  10. Describe two considerations when working with clients who have low vision issues.
  11. Describe two considerations when working with clients who have low literacy issues.
  12. Briefly discuss the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education.
Course Topics:
  1. Approaches to Teaching
  2. Adult Learners
  3. General Assessment
  4. Diabetes Assessment
  5. What/When to Teach Staged Education
  6. Survival Skills
  7. Ongoing Self-Management Skills
  8. Teaching Techniques
  9. Teaching Methods
  10. Retention
  11. Developing Goals
  12. Outcomes/Behavior Change
  13. Motivation and Rewards
  14. Low Vision Teaching Techniques
  15. Low Literacy Considerations
  16. National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education
  17. Scope of Practice Standards of Practice Advanced Degrees
  18. References
Course Handouts:
  1. Diabetes Return On Investment Literature Review
  2. Lifeskills™ Patient History
  3. Label Reading
  4. How to Get a Handle on Portion Sizes
  5. Get Fit with Exercise
  6. Small Steps to Change
  7. Mastering the Art of Teaching
  8. Tips of the Trade
  9. Bingo
  10. Low Vision Teaching Techniques for Diabetes Self-Management Skills
  11. Lifeskills Certificate
  12. Low Vision Aids for Diabetes Self-Management Skills

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