Pharmacological Management: Type 1 Diabetes in Children, 2nd Edition 3 Contact Hours, 3 Pharmacological Hours
Release Date: December 21, 2022
Expiration Date: December 21, 2025
Faculty Danielle McDonald, PharmD, BCPPS, is a pediatric clinical pharmacy specialist at Cooper University Health Care (CUHC). She earned her doctor of pharmacy degree at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. After graduation, she completed a postgraduate year (PGY)-1 pharmacy practice residency at Atlantic Health System, followed by a PGY-2 pediatric pharmacotherapy residency at Rutgers University. Dr. McDonald’s clinical practice areas include pediatric intensive care, neonatal intensive care, and general pediatrics. She chairs the pediatric pharmacy and therapeutics subcommittee at CUHC and is actively involved in creating hospital-based guidelines, educating medical professionals, and writing peer-reviewed publications. Danielle McDonald has disclosed that she has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. Reviewer Margaret Hughes MSN, RN, PMHNP, CPRNP-PC, is a dual-certified psychiatric–mental health and pediatric nurse practitioner who graduated from the Yale School of Nursing in 2016 and from Northeastern University School of Nursing Course overview The purpose of this course is to review diagnostic criteria, insulin pharmacokinetics and dosing strategies, hypoglycemia management, and psychosocial considerations in the pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus patient. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in pediatric patients, and newly Learning objectives After completing this course, the learner should be able to: Identify pathophysiology, symptoms, risk factors, and complications of type 1 diabetes in pediatric patients. Compare pharmacokinetic properties of various insulin preparations. Calculate basal and bolus insulin requirements for pediatric patients with new-onset type 1 diabetes. How to receive credit ● Read the entire course online or in print which requires a 3-hour commitment of time. ● Complete the self-assessment quiz questions which are at the end of the course or integrated throughout the course. These questions are NOT GRADED. The correct answer is shown after you answer the question. If the incorrect answer is selected, the rationale for the correct answer is provided. These questions help to affirm what you have learned from the course. ● Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: CE Broker reporting Colibri Healthcare, LLC, provider # 50-4007, reports course completion results within 1 business day to CE Broker. If you are licensed in Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Accreditations and approvals Colibri Healthcare, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
in 2021. She currently works at a small outpatient psychiatric practice in Boston, providing psychiatric care across the life span. Prior to this, she worked at a university health center providing healthcare to college students and has also worked at community-based and school-based health centers providing primary care to high-risk, medically underserved populations. She also has experience as a nurse and worked in an outpatient pediatric clinic in Connecticut and at an overnight summer camp in New York. Margaret Hughes has disclosed that she has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. Reviewer Shyam Gelot, PharmD, BCPS, is a pharmacist and freelance medical writer who earned his bachelor of science and doctor of pharmacy degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition, he also completed a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Gelot has pharmacy practice experience in the community, hospital, and academic settings. Shyam Gelot has disclosed that he has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. diagnosed cases are on the rise. Management of type 1 diabetes mellitus requires specialized knowledge and individualized treatment plans. All pediatric healthcare professionals should be equipped to help patients achieve glycemic control through optimized therapy and continual education. Evaluate glucose readings to determine whether the current insulin regimen is effective for a patient with type 1 diabetes. Compare insulin delivery methods, including benefits, limitations, and injection techniques. Select medications and supplies needed for hypoglycemia in diabetic patients. Evaluate psychological barriers that may prevent adherence in a pediatric patient with type 1 diabetes. ○ An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity. ○ A mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. ● If requested, provide required personal information and payment information. ● Complete the MANDATORY Course Evaluation. ● Print your Certificate of Completion.
Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Carolina, or West Virginia, your successful completion results will be automatically reported for you.
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