November 23-25, 2015

The Hyatt Regency, Toronto, ON

Registration will be available soon at http://interprofessional.ubc.ca/IN9568

Course Description

Diabetes is an emerging epidemic. No matter what area of healthcare you work in, you will encounter people affected by diabetes. New approaches to diabetes management are continuously appearing. This comprehensive course is for health professionals from a variety of disciplines who face diabetes in practice. The goal is to update your understanding of the complexities of diabetes care, and learn effective approaches to educate those affected by diabetes. It is an ideal course if you are entering the dynamic, specialty field of diabetes education. While this course is not specifically designed as preparation for the CDE examination, it will serve as an excellent review in your preparation to become a certified diabetes educator.

The course format includes didactic and interactive presentations from a variety of experts, group discussions, and case studies. Opportunity will be provided to learn diabetes management innovations from technology and pharmaceutical companies during the interactive Exhibitors’ Luncheon. Time is built in for networking with colleagues. This is an intensive course that is sure to stimulate and motivate you. You will come away with a solid foundation in high quality diabetes management and education.

To receive updates on a Diabetes Educator Course near you, please email marketing.ipce@ubc.ca to be added to the enquiry list.