Course Code: REL-ACU-0-GDDT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recognize risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus.
Define at least one fetal and one maternal complication resulting from gestational diabetes mellitus.
Recall three interventions to achieve target blood glucose goals and improve outcomes for women with gestational diabetes mellitus.
Outline:
Section 1: Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Complications
Pregnancy Complications Related to GDM
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Interventions
GDM Interventions
Pharmacology
Lifelong Monitoring
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Caring for Your Patient With GDM
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Writer: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN
Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 20 years of acute care experience in nursing. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, the medical-surgical division, and as a nurse educator. She has mentored nurses in renal and oncology specialties. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica is passionate about professional nursing standards and fostering an environment of continuous lifelong learning as an instrument to improve patient care.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Dietitians; Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.