DM Series Session 3: Diabetes Medication Updates
The purpose of this educational activity is aimed at providing the clinical staff at UPMC Health Plan an overview of current diabetes medication treatments.
Target Audience
RNs / SW / Health Coaches / Dieticians/ Paramedics / EMTs /Pharmacists
Learning Objectives
1. Recall the indications, dosing, available dosage forms, and proper storage of diabetes medications
2. Discuss mechanisms of action for current classes of diabetes medications
3. Identify common adverse effects and key counseling points for diabetes medications
The program begins at 10:30am and ends at 11:30am. Total Education Time = 1 Hour
TIME | CONTENT | PRESENTER |
10:30 to 10:50am | Review the indications, dosing, available dosage forms, and proper storage of diabetes medications | Phil Camden, PharmD |
10:50 to 11:10am | Discuss mechanisms of action for current classes of diabetes medications | Phil Camden, PharmD |
11:10 to 11:30am | Presentation of common adverse effects and key counseling points for diabetes medications | Phil Camden, PharmD |
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.
CCM CE will be provided: 1 CE - CCM COA will be sent via email from UPMC Health Plan nurse planner approximately 6-8 weeks following the live date of the course.
This activity is eligible for endorsed credit for UPMC Health Plan EMTs and Paramedics. Complete ETHOS course work, obtain the attendance certificate, and submit to EMS governing body for 1 CE credit(s).
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credit(s).
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.
NOTE: Paramedic/EMT CE is approved for any activity in which ANCC (nursing CE) is approved. This is per Heather Bogdon and Christie Hempfling
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyThe 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.
- 1.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 1.00 ASWB
- 1.00 Attendance