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Pediatric Diabetes Management in the School Setting

Program Date & Time:
January 21, 2025 | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Modality:
  • Webinar
Registration Fee:
$15.00
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
1.50
Registration Deadline:
1/21/25 1:15 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
1/19/25 1:30 PM
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Presenter(s)
Description
This course is designed to equip school nurses with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to support students with diabetes. We will explore the basics of diabetes management, the role of insulin pumps/CGMs in regulating blood glucose levels, and how these devices work. Participants will gain insights into understanding how to help manage students with diabetes, ensuring their health and safety throughout the school day.

Keywords: ped, diabetes, school nurse, nurse

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the function of insulin pumps and their advantages over traditional insulin injections.
  • Recognize the need for continuous monitoring and appropriate insulin dosing.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers to create tailored plans that align with individual student needs.
  • Empower students to manage their condition while ensuring proper support from school staff.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities. Please see individual activities for any conflicts of interest. Provisions of these educational activities by Pee Dee AHEC does not imply endorsement by Pee Dee AHEC, SCNA or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with activities.
Credits Available
  • Registered Nurses
    SC Nurses Association
    Credit Statement

    Pee Dee AHEC (Area Health Education Center) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 1.5 contact hours.

  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.15 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Beejay Parnell
    Phone:
    843-777-5347
    Email:
    beejay.parnell@mcleodhealth.org
  • Name:
    Nita Jackson
    Phone:
    843-777-5343
    Email:
    bejackson@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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