Course Code: REL-IDD-0-IND
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recall how nutrition impacts diabetes and why it is important in diabetes management.
Recall strategies for assisting people in managing their diabetes.
Indicate common barriers to healthy nutrition.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Nutrition and Diabetes
The Impact of Nutrition on Diabetes
Eating Habits
Carbohydrates
Knowledge Check
Protein and Fat
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Empowerment
Educate and Support
Motivational Interviewing
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Understanding and Overcoming Barriers
Barriers to Healthy Nutrition
Strategies For Managing Diabetes
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP
Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.
Subject Matter Expert: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. After completing her internship with The Detroit Medical Center, she began working in various academic medical centers in Ohio and North Carolina. She completed a certificate of training in weight management and the Google Project Management professional certification. During her tenure working in direct patient care, she was a certified specialist in oncology nutrition and founded an oncology teaching garden at the SECU Family House for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment. Meredith has experience in providing nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings in areas of oncology, cardio-thoracic transplant, renal, and general medicine.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals (DSP); in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.