CNA204 - CMA: Diabetes: Type 2 (2.0 HR)

PURPOSE:
The medication aide will enhance her knowledge of type 2 diabetes and the special care of the patient with the disease.

OBJECTIVES:

· Discuss diabetes, including the types of diabetes.

· List the risk factors for type 2 diabetes.

· List and explain the symptoms of hypo- and hyperglycemia.

· Discuss tests and treatment.

· Explore medications used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

· Discuss the care of the patient with diabetes.

· Explain complications associated with diabetes.

 Continuing Education Credits:  0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 2.0 CE hours for certified medication assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.