Course Code: REL-BHC-0-IND
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall the components of medical nutrition therapy for the treatment of diabetes.
Recall counseling techniques and interventions for clients with diabetes.
Indicate common barriers to glycemic control or maintaining blood glucose levels.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Nutrition and Diabetes
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
Diabetes Plate Method
Carbohydrate Counting
Knowledge Check
Protein and Fat
Review
Key Points
Section 3: Client Empowerment
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Bobby
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Review
Key Points
Section 4: Understanding and Overcoming Barriers
Barriers to Glycemic Control
Overcoming Barriers
Review
Key Points
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D.
Amanda Gayle received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs. She is licensed in North Carolina where she was in private practice for 15 years serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues. Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting. She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.