Diabetes Boot Camp 3 June2, 2023

June 2, 2023

This is the third of three classes presenting detailed information on the pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus, medications used for treatment and national standards of medical care in Diabetes.

Target Audience

Nurse

Pharmacist

Learning Objectives

Following the course the learner will be able to:

1. Explain in their own words the pathophysiology of diabetes and the complications of diabetes.

2. Explain to patients the rationale for the physician choosing to order commonly ordered categories of medications.

3. Discuss benefits of following national guidelines in diabetes care. 4. Discuss benefits of following national guidelines in diabetes care.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    The UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 7.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 7.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
06/02/2023
Course expires: 
06/16/2023
Event starts: 
06/02/2023 - 7:00am EDT
Event ends: 
06/02/2023 - 4:00pm EDT
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UPMC: Shadyside
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Heidi Webb, PA, Endocrinology

Tammie Payne, NP, Endocrinology

Kellie Antinori-Lent, RN

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

  • The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 7 contact hours.
  • This knowledge-based activity provides 7 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. 
  • Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.  

Available Credit

  • 7.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    The UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 7.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 7.00 Attendance
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