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Online Course: Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention & Treatment of the Neuropathic Foot

COURSE DESCRIPTION 

The well-known seminar entitled, “The Carville Approach to Management of the Neuropathic Foot” has been modified for online instruction. The material presented includes principles and protocols that are time tested and proven effective for prevention of amputation in the lower extremity due to neuropathy. These six modules provide the background theory as well as practical evaluation and treatment tools applicable for immediate implementation in the clinic. This course is recommended for health professionals working with patients having Diabetes or lower extremity neuropathy. This course will enable the health care provider to assess and treat the neuropathic foot and evaluate protocols (or treatment options). It is also designed to reduce injuries and amputations associated with lower extremity neuropathy.

AUDIENCE:

• Doctors
• Nurses
• Orthotists
• Pedorthists
• Physical Therapists
• Podiatrists

UPON COMPLETION, THE PARTICIPANT SHOULD:

• Understand the characteristics of lower extremity diabetic neuropathy
• Identify the etiology and mechanical process of ulceration
• List the five elements of the LEAP program
• Assign a patient into a risk category based on evaluation results
• Formulate an appropriate management plan according to risk category
• Describe orthotic and footwear appliances used to reduce foot pressure

LECTURE SERIES

• The Insensitive Foot: Mechanisms of Injury
  James Foto, BSME, C.Ped.
• Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention
  Denise Brasseaux, PT, C.Ped., CWS
• Foot Screen
  Dane Hupp, PT, CP, BS EX PHYS
• Conservative Management of Neuropathic Foot Injuries
  Denise Brasseaux, PT, C.Ped., CWS
• Footwear for Injury Prevention
  Alicia Hoard, LOTR, C.Ped.
• Management of Charcot Fractures
  Ronnie Matthews, M.D. & Dane Hupp, PT, CP, BS EX PHYS

COST: NO FEE
CREDIT: 6 Contact Hour

Click here to learn more and register.

National Diabetes Month Resources

Nearly 26 million people have diabetes in the United States, and pre-diabetes is far more common than previously believed. About 35 percent of U.S. adults, 20 years and older, or 79 million people, currently have pre-diabetes. Racial and ethnic minority groups are disproportionately affected by diabetes, especially the elderly among these populations. Each year in November, the American Diabetes Association joins with health care organizations, practitioners and advocates in raising awareness about the disease.

·  View the Presidential Proclamation on Diabetes Awareness Month

·  Read the statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on National Diabetes Month

·  Visit the AANHPI Diabetes Coalition webpage , hosted by NCAPIP

·  Learn more: Diabetes 101 | Promotional materials from diabetes.org | Screening and risk information from NIDDK

·  Get diabetes data and statistics and research info from the Office of Minority Health

·  Test your knowledge and take this quiz on gestational diabetes