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Endocrinology

Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose: Improving Adherence Through Innovation and Education

This one-hour eCME will be directed to pharmacists and nurses and focuses on self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG). Clinicians have the opportunity to positively impact patients’ adherence and outcomes through education, support, and clinical guidance. The program will feature case scenarios woven throughout that highlight key learning points.

DURATION

1 hr

PROFESSION

Pharmacy

# OF CREDITS

1.5

ACCREDITATION

CCCEP

EXPIRY DATE

2021-01-20

This one-hour eCME will be
directed to pharmacists and nurses and focuses on self-monitoring of blood
glucose (SMBG). Clinicians have the opportunity to positively impact patients’
adherence and outcomes through education, support, and clinical guidance. The
program will feature case scenarios woven throughout that highlight key
learning points.

Faculty

  • Lori Berard, RN,CDE
  • Henry Halapy, PharmD, CDE
  • Carlene Oleksyn, BSP, CDE, CTH
  • Esmond Wong, BSc Pharm, CDE, APA

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this continuing education program participants will be better able to:

  • Explain the benefits and challenges of self-monitoring of blood glucose along with the importance of accuracy;
  • Discuss how mobile and digital technology is changing the face of diabetes management;
  • Describe how pharmacists and nurses can positively impact patient adherence and outcomes through education and guidance on the appropriate use of self-monitoring blood glucose options.

Accreditation

This continuing education lesson is designed primarily for pharmacists and has been accredited by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) for 1.5 CEU. CCCEP File Number: 1066-2019-2937-I-P
Cost of course:  
Free
# of credits: 1.5
Duration: 1 hr

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