Diabetes Education 101 for Behavioral Health Professionals
The American Diabetes Association® is making strides to increase experts in the field and ensure support for the psychosocial challenges faced as we continue to help people with diabetes and their families thrive.These six asynchronous modules focus on how behavioral health professionals can help people from different cultures manage diabetes and include interactive modules with several patient videos and free resources.
Overview

Course Information

Program Name

Diabetes Education 101 for Behavioral Health Professionals

Target Audience

This program is intended for mental health providers who treat current patients with or who are at-risk for diabetes.

Program Overview

This self-paced, online interactive course is designed as an introductory program with no prerequisites required. Estimated completion time is 8 hours.

 

The course covers essential topics, including:

  • Diabetes fundamentals
  • Prevention and management strategies
  • The role of mental health providers in supporting patients with diabetes

 

Participants can earn up to 8 CE credits upon comlpeting all six modules.

Program Benefits

By engaging in interactive quizzes, case studies, assessments, and exploring resource links, participants will:

 

  • Understand diabetes principles and management.
  • Learn strategies for improving patient outcomes.
  • Explore the intersection of mental health and diabetes care.

 

For more courses, visit: learning.diabetes.org

 

Program Learning Objectives

By completing this course learners will be able to:

  1. Identify fundamental principles underlying diabetes. (Module 1)
  2. Recall effective strategies for preventing and managing diabetes. (Module 2)
  3. Explore medications, technology, and lifestyle modifications pivotal in supporting people with diabetes. (Module 3)
  4. Identify developmental and transitional challenges spanning various stages of life. (Module 4)
  5. Recognize the role mental health professionals play in the treatment of people with diabetes. (Module 5)
  6. Examine the intersection of mental health disorders and diabetes. (Module 6)

Program Modules

  1. What Is Diabetes?
  2. Diabetes Prevention and Maintenance
  3. Medication, Technology, & Lifestyle Changes
  4. Developmental and Transitional Challenges
  5. Mental Health Professionals’ Role
  6. Mental Health Disorders and Diabetes

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Summary
Availability:
On-Demand
Expires on Mar 16, 2028
Cost:
FREE
Credit Offered:
8 CME Credits
8 ABIM-MOC Points
8 ACPE Credits
8 ANCC Credits
8 AAPA Credits
8 CDR Credits
8 APA Credits
8 ASWB Credits
8 COP Credits
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