Diabetes Foundations Class

Exclusively offered to Stanford Medicine Children's Health employees.

DESCRIPTION

• The Diabetes Foundations class provides education to inpatient nursing on patients admitted with Type I & II, steroid induced, and secondary Diabetes. The class covers nursing considerations for the care of these patients, technologies for management of Diabetes, and patient education.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:

• Explain the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
• Teach how to use home blood glucose meter
• Support carbohydrate counting for children with diabetes
• Teach the administration of insulin injections
• Teach the treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
• Teach the basics of diabetes self management
• Explain what are insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitor, and when to expect to start using these devices

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Center for Professional Excellence and Inquiry is accredited as provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).

• Number of ANCC Contact Hours: 3.75 hours

TARGET AUDIENCE

Stanford Medicine Children's Health:

• RNs: PCU 200, 300, 360, 400, 500, 520, PEC, ACF, BCF, BIC, HD
• LVNs
• Medical Practitioners
• Physician Assistants

REGISTRATION and FEES

• Stanford Children's RNs and LVNs (with CE credits) = $60 (plus admin fees)
• Other Medical Professions (no CE credits) = $75 (plus admin fees)
• Stanford Children's Nurses (with no CE credits) = FREE
• For employment verification, please register using your Stanford work email and employee ID number.
• The Center for Professional Excellence and Inquiry (CPE&I) accepts card payments ONLY for course fees and materials. Transfer of Funds are no longer accepted. Employees seeking reimbursement for educational expenses must obtain their manager's approval through AccessHR. Employees must submit proof of completion and receipts upon completion of a course in order to be reimbursed. Click for Reimbursement Guidelines.

CHANGES ON REGISTRATION

• Log in to with the email address you used to register and manage your registration.
• Join Waitlist: Please note that being on the waitlist does not guarantee enrollment to the course but it certainly increases your chances when an opening becomes available. Our waitlist is maintained on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon seat availability, you will be contacted automatically with further instructions on how to register.

CANCELLATION and REFUND

• FULL REFUND for cancellations at least 2 weeks prior to course date.
• PARTIAL REFUND for cancellations less than 2 weeks prior to course date. A $35 cancellation fee will be deducted from the total amount you have paid.
• NO REFUND for cancellations less than 5 days prior to course date.
• NO SHOWS or cancellations on the day of class are considered unexcused absences. Managers will be notified. A medical note may be required in the event of illness or medical emergencies.
• Cancellation 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.
• Email [email protected] to request cancellation and refund.

CONTACT US

For registration assistance and inquiries about the classes we offer, email us at [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, United States