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School Nurse Diabetes Review

Program Details:
March 13, 2026 | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Modality:
  • In-person
Registration Fee(s):
Free
View flyer (PDF)
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
4.00
Registration Deadline:
3/12/26 4:30 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
3/13/26 8:00 AM
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Presenter(s)
Description
This program will provide education on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, insulin and insulin pump therapy, and the recognition and treatment of hyper and hypoglycemia in school aged children.

Keywords: school, diabetes, type 1, type 2, nurse

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • define type 1 and type 2 diabetes and describe basic pathophysiology relevant to school-aged children.
  • identify commonly used school health forms for students with diabetes.
  • differentiate required versus individualized accommodations for students with diabetes.
  • recognize signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and outline appropriate treatment protocols.
  • explain differences between blood glucose and sensor glucose readings for school-based decision making.
  • describe insulin delivery methods including injections and pump therapy and how to troubleshoot common school-day issues.
  • identify ketone monitoring methods and execute appropriate management steps per individualized dosing plan.
  • recognize available state and national resources that assist school nurses in supporting students with diabetes.
Disclosures
Upstate AHEC's conflict of interest policy requires the speaker(s), the planning committee members, and all others in a position to control this activity of this program to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of this presentation or materials.
Credits Available
  • Registered Nurses
    American Nurses Credentialing Center
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 3/12/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 3/12/2026)
    Credit Statement

    Upstate AHEC is an accredited provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development by the American Nurses Credential Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 4 continuing professional development hours.

  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 3/12/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 3/12/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.4 CEUs (4 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
  • Wade Hampton High School (Auditorium)
    Location:
    Greenville , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Belinda Cowan
    Phone:
    864-349-1160
    Email:
    bcowan@upstateahec.org
  • Name:
    Brandi England
    Phone:
    864-349-1160
    Email:
    bengland@upstateahec.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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