Online Modules 

Module 1 – Complications and Screening (2 hours) 

• Describe the microvascular complications of diabetes 

• Discuss the associated macrovascular complications of 

• diabetes 

• Describe the appropriate screening times for diabetes 

• complications 

• Identify the screening tools available for the detection of 

• diabetes complications 

• Describe how pharmacists can use these screening tools in 

• practice 

• Identify prevention strategies for diabetes complications 

Module 2 – Diabetes Self-Management – Perspectives in Behaviour Change (1 hour) 

• Discuss selected theories and philosophies which can be applied to optimize counselling in the change process 

• Identify tools that can be used to facilitate the process of behaviour change 

• Identify where and how behaviour change theories and philosophies can be applied to practice 

Module 3 – Insulin Injection Devices and Injection Techniques (0.5 hour) 

• Identify common gaps in insulin injection 

• Examine FIT Canada recommendations on insulin administration 

• Explore strategies to adopting best practice 

Module 4 & 5 – Introduction to Theories in Education / Apply Educational Theory to Practice (1.25 hours) 

• Compare and contrast major theories of teaching and learning 

• Identify appropriate circumstances to apply different learning theories in practice 

• Discuss strategies for optimizing patient education in practice 

Module 6 – Lifestyle Changes for Diabetes Management (0.75 hour) 

• Understand the goals of nutrition management for diabetes 

• Be familiar with the meal planning tools for educating people with diabetes 

• Be able to apply the 2018 Diabetes Canada CPG nutrition principles for the management of diabetes 

Module 7 – Managing Special Circumstances (0.75 hour) 

• To explore how to manage the following special circumstances: hypoglycemia, sick days, preparing for a colonoscopy, preparing for surgery or diagnostic test, and guideline on driving private car 

Module 8 – Motivational Interviewing to Facilitate Behaviour Change (0.25 hour) 

• Define Motivational Interviewing (MI) 

• Explain how MI helps people engage in the change process 

• Apply OARS communication skills 

• Discuss the pharmacist’s role using MI skills to assist people with diabetes make important changes to optimize management 

Module 9 – Overview of Glucose Monitoring in the Community Pharmacy (1.75 hours) 

• Recognize who will benefit from which type of blood glucose monitoring: 

• A1C 

• Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG) Monitoring 

• Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) 

• Start a person on individualized needs-based (purposeful) glucose monitoring 

• Apply the data from glucose monitoring to support a person with diabetes to achieve their health-care goals 

Module 10 – Overview of Pathophysiology of Diabetes (1.75 hours) 

• Describe the basic pathophysiology of diabetes 

• Identify the characteristic signs and symptoms of diabetes 

• Distinguish between the major types of diabetes in terms of etiology, prevention, defining characteristics and incidence 

• Identify the diagnostic criteria for the different types of diabetes 

• Identify target range for blood glucose values 

• Utilize an appropriate screening tool for type 2 diabetes 

Module 11 – Pharmaceutical Management of Type 2 Diabetes (1 hour) 

• Review treatment algorithm in management of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes 

• Describe different types of oral antihyperglycemic agents (OAA) in terms of action, indications for use, side effects, safe administration and precautions 

• Examine methods of assessing renal function 

• Explore how to individualize therapeutic choices 

Module 12 – Pharmacological Management of Diabetes: Insulin (1 hour) 

• Review action profile of different insulins 

• Describe the rationale for common insulin regimens 

• Discuss how to choose starting dose of common insulin regimens 

• Describe the principles of pattern management 

• Explore how to apply pattern management 

Module 13 – Physical Activity and Diabetes (0.75 hour) 

• Be familiar with the current guidelines for recommending physical activity and exercise for people with diabetes 

• Understand the effect of different forms of physical activity and exercise on the management of diabetes 

• Have the knowledge to confidently prescribe individualized practical exercise and physical activity programs to people with diabetes 

Module 14 – Psychosocial Aspects of the Adult with Diabetes (1 hour) 

• To identify and describe the potential psychosocial impact of diabetes and its treatment 

• To identify barriers to self-care and become familiar with strategies to promote self-care 

• To become familiar with communication strategies to promote therapeutic interactions 

Module 15 – Blood Glucose Monitoring (0.5 hour) 

• Identify benefits of blood glucose monitoring 

• Discuss techniques of blood sampling 

• Describe purpose and methods of quality control for blood glucose meter 

• Examine capillary blood glucose (CBG) (formerly self-monitoring blood glucose, SMBG) recommendation tool for healthcare providers 

• Explore how to individualize frequency of CBG 

Module 16 – The Use of CII Technology in Diabetes (1 hour) 

• Discuss the basic function of an insulin pump 

• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of insulin pump therapy 

• Define the following terms in relation to insulin pump use: basal rate, bolus rate, ezCarb, combo wave bolus, dual wave bolus, carbohydrate ratio, insulin sensitivity, insulin on board 

• Outline the necessary steps for successful pump initiation 

• Identify some potential problems and potential solutions with pump use 

Module 17 – Communication and Counselling Strategies (0.75 hour) 

• Readily assess their patient’s confidence to change 

• Apply the key components of the transtheoretical stages of change theory 

• Identify the key components of motivational interviewing 

• Identify the characteristics of the patient centered approach 

Module 18 – Teaching for Effect (0.25 hour) 

• Understand how the principles of adult education are used to guide effective teaching 

• Understand the application of four different styles in teaching 

• Choose appropriate teaching methods for subject and participants 

Module 19 – More Food Facts (Carbohydrate Counting) (0.75 hour) 

• Become familiar with the concept of and rationale for the use of carbohydrate (CHO) counting 

• Describe the steps involved in basic and advanced carbohydrate counting 

• Calculate insulin dose using CHO ratio and Correction Factor along with CHO counting 

• Read a nutrition label and identify the available carbohydrate content and estimate food choice values based on the nutrition information provided. 

• Discuss the concept of the Glycemic Index 

Module 20 – Program Development (0.5 hour) 

• Identify the components in the development of a diabetes self-management education program 

• Identify confounding factors in program planning 

• Practice the process of program planning 

Module 21 – Brain Wave (Practice Exam) (41 questions) 

Diabetes Resources Tool 

Diabetes in the Family – Part 1 (0.75 hour) 

Diabetes in the Family – Part 2 (1.25 hours) 

Moving On – Part 1 (1.25 hours) 

Moving On – Part 2 (1.5 hours) 

Workshop – Teaching Tool (0.75 hour) 

Final Multiple-Choice Exam (45 questions) 

Program Evaluation