The course is divided into 16 Modules, spanning the traditional textbook topics from the pathophysiology of diabetes to foot care, to help create a mental architecture of the gamut of diabetes and its potential/preventable complications. We don’t stop there, however! We also provide vital insights into the ‘softer’ skills such as current psychological, educational and coaching approaches to diabetes care, which help to avoid many of the common treatment ‘failures’ we all have witnessed.
Each module provides brief but meaningful pre- and post-module self-assessments and reflection opportunities to promote active learning, and case studies to bring practical real-world scenarios into the learning experience. A summative post-course assessment (pass mark 80%) will conclude the Course.
Health professionals can join any time online for the course and earn 30 CPD points. For more information and to register, go to: https://academy.cdeonline.co.za/foundationcourse/
Module 1: Introduction to the Foundation Course
Dr David Segal, Endocrinologist
Module 2: 25 Cs – Core Concepts in Diabetes
Michael Brown, Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Module 3: Pathophysiology of DM and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Dr David Segal, Endocrinologist
Module 4: Diabetes Education and Coaching
Mandy Bernstein, Registered Dietitian
Module 5: Lifestyle Management – Medical Nutritional Therapy
Liana Grobbelaar, Registered Dietitian
Module 6: Lifestyle Management – Movement, Activity & Exercise
Andrew Heilbrunn, Biokineticist
Module 7: Pharmacological Management – Oral Agents
Dr Stan Landau, Specialist Physician
Module 8: Pharmacological Management – Injectable Agents
Dr Stan Landau, Specialist Physician
Module 9: Glycaemic Monitoring
Dr Larry Distiller, Endocrinologist
Module 10: Injection Technique in Diabetes
Laurie van der Merwe, Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Module 11: Acute Diabetes Emergencies
Dr David Segal, Endocrinologist
Module 12: Chronic Microvascular Complications in Diabetes Mellitus
Jay Narainsamy, Endocrinologist
Module 13: Management of Cardiovascular Risks in Diabetes Mellitus
Dr Stan Landau, Specialist Physician
Module 14: Footcare in Diabetes
Gerda Van Rensburg, Podiatrist
Module 15: The Importance of Data
Nicola Wilken, Registered Dietitian
Module 16: CDE Care
Dr Grant Newton, CEO CDE
For any queries, please contact E-mail: Academy@CDEDiabetes.co.za