15 - 16 September 2021 at 1pm - 3pm each day (Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne time)
Due to the interactive nature of this course, it will be live only (not recorded). Please do not register if you cannot attend both dates/times listed.
The Centre for Advanced Learning (CAL) is excited to bring you the 'Type 1 Diabetes Nutrition in Practice' virtual course. This course will run over two, 2-hour blocks on Wednesday (15th) and Thursday (16th) September from 1pm - 3pm (Sydney time).
This course was designed for dietitians with at least 2-3 years of experience working with type 1 diabetes clients, mainly in a private practice setting, or who have completed the Type 1 Diabetes Management for Dietitians evergreen course.
Every 'Type 1 Diabetes Nutrition in Practice' course is different from the next. This course will focus on Advanced Carbohydrate Counting (Day 1) and Technology within Type 1 Diabetes (Day 2). This course is scheduled to run again in March 2022 with a different focus and case studies. Stay tuned for when registrations open!
Learning Objectives:
- To describe and discuss medications and diabetes technologies used in T1D management
- To describe strategies to match insulin dosages to nutritional needs
Pre-Reading:
You will be uploaded to the Learning Management System (LMS) on 9 September. In the participant workbook it is recommended that you complete the pre-reading for the following workbook chapters:
- The 'Advanced Carbohydrate Counting'
- Diabetes Technology for T1DM
Schedule:
Day 1
1:00pm - Welcome and Introductions
1:20pm - Advanced Carbohydrate Theory Presentation
2:00pm - Case Study 1
2:30pm - Case Study Discussion
3:00pm - Close
Day 2
1:00pm - Questions from Day 1
1:30pm - Diabetes and Technology Presentation
2:00pm - Case Study 2
2:30pm - Case Study Discussion
3:00pm - Close
Educators:
Rachel Freeman (BHSc [Nut & Diet], MSc [Diabetes], AdvAPD, CDE) has been an APD since 2003 and CDE since 2008. She has worked across many states and territories in Australia in varying dietetic roles including public health systems and private sectors. From 2011-2013 Rachel continued clinical work as a Diabetes Dietitian and Diabetes Educator for NSW Health. During this time, Rachel was also involved in national policy reviews and national guideline development for various projects relating to people with diabetes. As Professional Services and Education Manager at ADEA, Rachel responds to all enquiries from members, health care professionals and the general public regarding professional matters relating to diabetes education, management and care. She continues to mentor upcoming APDs and CDEs, contributes to the development of key guidelines, teaching resources and policies regarding diabetes management and most recently co-authored the pre-diabetes position statement: A position statement on screening and management of prediabetes in adults in primary care in Australia.
Ashley Ng is a diabetes advocate, APD and lecturer at La Trobe University. Her diabetes advocacy began with a blog on living with diabetes called Bittersweet Diagnosis. To date, her volunteerism has spanned across the International Diabetes Federation, Diabetes Australia, Diabetes Victoria and Diabetes Camps Victoria. In 2016, she co-founded Beta Change - an organisation with an aim to foster collaboration between diabetes stakeholders towards creating positive change and up-skill future advocates and leaders within the diabetes community. Ashley has also completed her PhD in the field of mHealth use in diabetes education in young adults with diabetes during life transitions. Through her own lived experiences with the healthcare system and research, she has developed a passion in digital health and chronic disease management and education.
Access to the course: You will be uploaded to the Learning Management System (LMS) on 9 September to access pre-reading materials before the event. Access to the LMS will close on 24 September 2021.
CPD Logs: Your CPD logs will be automatically updated after this course. This course is worth 6 CPD hours.
Certificate: Upon completion of the course, you will be emailed your Certificate of Attendance.
Due to the interactive nature of this course, it will be live only (not recorded). Please do not register if you cannot attend both dates/times listed.
DA Members: $210 | Non-Members: $290