Course Code: REL-ACU-0-GDCMT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Discuss pathophysiology, screening, and risk factors for developing GDM.
Determine glucose monitoring and medication management strategies to use intrapartum and postpartum for a gravid patient with GDM.
Identify lifestyle modifications needed for a patient with GDM.
Outline:
Section 1: Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes
Meet Marta
Screening and Diagnosis
Risks to the Mother and Fetus
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Lifestyle Modifications
Glucose Monitoring
Diet
Exercise
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Medication Therapy
Overview
Insulin Therapy
Oral Antidiabetics
Postpartum Insulin Requirements and Follow-Up
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resource
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kelly LaMonica, DNP, MSN, RNC-OB, EFM
Kelly completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Grand Canyon University in 2019. She received her MSN at the University of Phoenix in 2011. Dr. LaMonica is a member of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN) and sits on the Educational Advisory Committee for AWHONN. She was also named a Corresponding Member of the 2020 Research Advisory Panel of AWHONN. Dr. LaMonica is also a member of Sigma Theta Tau International. She is certified in Inpatient Obstetrics and Electronic Fetal Monitoring. Dr. LaMonica is an NRP Instructor. She was a Labor and Delivery Nurse Manager for 3 years and was a Perinatal Risk Nurse for the past 8 years and was a labor and delivery nurse for 7 years prior to that. Dr. LaMonica has also been a Clinical Instructor at Rutgers University and Raritan Valley Community College.
Reviewer: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Educators; Nursing Personnel; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; Pharmacists; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.