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Comprehensive Diabetes Mellitus Physiotherapy Management Aim to
As therapists, we are often involved in symptomatic care of diabetes-related complications. This happens mostly when a patient is diagnosed with diabetes for several years. I would like to present this Comprehensive Diabetes Mellitus Physiotherapy Management course with the perspective of involving therapists in not only the curative phase but also in the prevention of diabetes. This CPD course about diabetes helps PT and OT identify diabetes in an individual long before they are formally diagnosed. We, as allied health professionals, should be involved in the complete care of the patient from lifestyle modifications onwards to their long-term physical and mental well-being. This CPD course will highlight the role of OTs in cognitive aspects and the role of PTs in customized exercise prescriptions for individual patient needs. We are far from a one-size-fits-all regimen of diet and exercise as far as the management of diabetes is concerned. It takes a village to manage a patient with diabetes. I am hoping we take this awareness and share it with our medical colleagues, and seek involvement not just in symptomatic therapy but also in the prevention of disease processes.
Learning objectives:
- To gain an insight into the challenges faced by the patients in understanding diabetes due to limited resources available and lack of psychosocial assistance.
- To empower the clinicians with discussing and addressing the needs of the patient facing challenges with their diagnosis
- To understand the role of PT and OT, and how they can help the patients and their families both physically and psychosocially. To bring awareness to the medical fraternity about utilizing therapies for the diagnosis of Diabetes, not just for complications.
- To use evidence-based strategies for treatments and customize them to patient and family needs.
Course Curriculum :
- 45 min: diabetes statistics and symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- 60 min: role of Occupational therapist in diabetes management: pediatric and adult population
- 60 min: role of Physiotherapist in diabetes management and criteria for exercise prescription: effects of exercises, types of exercises and diagnoses of specific exercises.
- 15 min: case studies, Q&A
Who Should Enroll:
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy Assistant
Occupational therapists
Occupation therapy assistants
Nurses
Credit Hours :
3 hours
Resources
60 days Access to Learning Resources
Downloadable Course Material
CPD Certificate
Presenter
RINA PANDYA, PT. DPT, APTA (USA) HCPC (UK),MCSP (UK),FHEA
Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, received her entry level physical therapy degree from the School of Allied Health Sciences Manipal, India and her post professional doctoral degree from the University of Michigan- Flint. Having practiced physical therapy in four countries including India, Oman, the United Kingdom and the United States coupled with administrative experiences as a rehabilitation manager; Dr. Pandya shares an eclectic model of practice that maximizes autonomous care. As an avid believer of lifelong professional learning, Dr. Pandya has taken an extensive number of professional development courses and certifications that allow her to teach contemporary practice to clinicians. Dr. Pandya’s appreciation for evidence-based practice continues following completion of a formal research methods program offered through the Manchester School of Physiotherapy in the United Kingdom. Dr. Pandya’s passion for teaching and learning along with the joy in helping clinicians succeed makes her an apt instructor for this course.
Disclaimer: Our online physiotherapy courses meet the criteria and guidelines for CPD (Continuing Professional Development). The CPD hours indicated on the certificate contribute towards fulfilling professional standards and requirements necessary for CPD audits conducted by the HCPC and AHPRA. These CPD hours are important for maintaining physiotherapy registration and ensuring compliance with CPD audit and Physiotherapy registration renewal processes. Our courses are recognized as valuable continuing education resources across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Asia and the Middle East.
