Diabetes Certificate Course: The Latest Guidelines, Medications & Clinical Technology
CE Information
17.75 CE credits (8.25 pharmacology)Completion Time
18 hours, 5 minutesAvailable Until
December 31, 2025Posted By
PESI
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Overview
Specialties
EndocrinologyClinical Topics
Diabetes, Nutrition, and Primary CareDiabetes is rapidly approaching epidemic proportions, and staying current on the newest medications, evidence-based guidelines, and clinical technologies is more critical than ever. But with constant demands on your time, keeping up can feel impossible.
The Diabetes Certificate Course is your all-in-one solution, delivering the latest standards of care, real-world strategies, and practical tools you can implement right away. Led by a team of respected diabetes experts, this training gives you clear guidance on medication selection, technology integration, and nutrition therapy so you can confidently support patients to control blood glucose, prevent complications, and embrace lasting lifestyle changes. You’ll also learn proven motivational techniques to engage even the most challenging patients and address weight management goals with clarity. Completing this course will transform your practice and empower you to deliver exceptional, modern diabetes care. You’ll finish with up to 17.75 CE hours, including 8.25 pharmacology hours, and a certificate that showcases your commitment to diabetes excellence.
Learning Objectives
- Diabetes Medications
- Weight Loss Medications
- It’s All About the Food: Improving Diabetes Outcomes
- Diabetes Meal Planning
- Implementing Motivational Interviewing
- Managing the Diabetic Foot
- Managing the Sugar Bump
- Management of Type 2 Diabetes
Speakers
Family Nurse Practitioner at Utah Body and Soul
Tracey Long, PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDCE, CCRN, CNE, COI, has worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner in endocrinology, critical care, and primary care, earning degrees from Brigham Young University, Purdue University and UNLV. Dr. Long is a critical care clinical instructor, a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, has developed diabetes education programs and teaches a diabetes educator certification course. She has a passion for active learning and is an international speaker and award-winning educator.
Laurie Klipfel, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, CDCES, WCC®, has been a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist for over 20 years managing both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with diabetes. She has managed several hospital ADA-recognized diabetes education programs, is a Board-Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in endocrinology, and has a certification in wound care. Laurie is a member of the American Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists and past president of her local chapter. She is a certified insulin pump trainer and has published articles on use of insulin pumps for hospitalized patients. Her practical patient experiences, supported by clinical knowledge, provide a blend of information on how to treat diabetes today.
CE Information
This activity offers 17.75 CE credits (8.25 pharmacology) to attendees.
Accredited by ANCC, ACCME.
Credit eligibility by state, board, and more information can be found here: Diabetes Management Certificate Course: A Comprehensive Approach to Help Your Patients Gain Control
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