INSULIN PUMP THERAPY PROGRAM

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INSULIN PUMP THERAPY PROGRAM

Course Description:

Insulin pump therapy offers a tremendous asset to people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes as they manage their diabetes care. The purpose of this course is to familiarize health professionals with insulin pump therapy; the philosophy of pump therapy, its advantages for daily diabetes control and prevention of short and long term complications, the basal/bolus concept, carbohydrate/insulin ratio, and the insulin pump process.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe the mechanics of insulin pump therapy

2. Identify the benefits of insulin pump therapy as related to intensive diabetes management and the prevention of short and long term complications

3. Recognize the Basal/Bolus concept of insulin administration, including carbohydrate/insulin ratio

4. Demonstrate competence in insulin pump administration

5. Discuss the management of specific case studies on pump therapy

Course Presenters:

Wini Schaedel, RN, MSN, CDE.

Wini is an advanced practice clinical nurse specialist and certified diabetes educator. She has been working in the diabetes field for 15 years. She developed and coordinated the Partners In Care Diabetes Education program in Manhattan , Kansas which received recognition by the American Diabetes Association in 1993 and 1998.

Wini is currently practicing at clinics in Salina , Beloit , and Hill City in an advanced nurse practice role of diabetes management and education. Through her Diabetes Consulting Service, Wini provides diabetes health education programs and consultations to the general public and health organizations.

Karen Koch, RN, BSN, CDE

Karen is a registered nurse and certified diabetes education. She currently works for Animas Corporation. She is an expert in insulin pump therapy both professionally and personally as an insulin pump wearer.

Presentation Style: Lecture, visual aids, hands-on practice with the insulin pump

Contact Hours: 8

If you are interested in bringing this program to your facility, please contact Wini Schaedel.

Wini Schaedel, ARNP, BC-ADM, MSN, CDE

Clinical Nurse Specialist and Certified Diabetes Educator

888 Westchester Avenue

Salina, KS 67401

785-820-8818

email: winidcs@sbcglobal.net

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