Utah Diabetes Telehealth Series
Online Registration
(for live programs)
The Utah Diabetes Prevention and Control Program offers a FREE monthly continuing diabetes education series for professionals on the third Wednesday of each month from 12 - 1pm MDT. Participation is available via video-conference, telephone and webstreaming. The purpose of the series is to keep healthcare professionals abreast of the latest information in diabetes care and education. Continuing Education Credits are available for nurses (1.5 hours), dietitians (1 hour) and a general certificate of participation can be provided for all other groups.
Current Live Program
| Cultural Competency in the Clinical Setting |
Wednesday, January 20, 2009 |
Robert F. Jex, RN, MHA, FACHE |
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Mountain)
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Pacific)
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Central)
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm. (Eastern)
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- Take the Pre-Test (Zoomerang)
- View/Print the Presentation (PDF)
- Complete the Evaluation (DOC)
- Take the Post-Test (Zoomerang)
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Robert Jex, RN, MHA, FACHE is a Trauma System Clinical Consultant within the Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness at the Utah Department of Health. He has been a practicing RN for 33 years with experience in ER, OR, Med/Surg/ICU, Nursery, Labor and Delivery, and home health care. He has a BS in Zoology, an MS in Reproductive Physiology and a Master of Health Administration. Mr. Jex is a licensed long term care administrator, a Fellow in the American College of Health Care Executives, and a certified trainer in Cultural Competency.
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Standard Telehealth Materials
Registration form (.doc) (alternative to the preferred Online Registration)
Sign-in form (.doc)
Webstreaming instructions (.doc)
Registration is required. Please contact Betsi Patino by e-mail or at (801) 538-6593 to schedule telehealth-video or telephone links at least one week prior to each conference.
Certificates will only be available to those who send in their sign-in form. Certificates will be sent electronically, unless you request a hard copy
Upcoming Live Programs
| February 17 |
Congestive Heart Failure and Diabetes |
| March 17 |
Behavior Modification |
| April 21 |
Preconception Planning and Diabetes |
| May 19 |
TBD |
The Eccles Health Sciences Library is partnering with the Utah Telehealth Network and other health education / health services organizations to provide information support to their training and continuing education programs. Currently, the Eccles Library, the Utah Telehealth Network and the Utah Department of Health are working together to present the Diabetes Brownbag Series. Librarians are available to assist you or your organization in setting up brown bags.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Courses
Enduring material format: An enduring material is a non-live CME activity that can take place at any time (learner-directed as opposed to provider-directed).
Available courses:
For more information, please contact:
Nathan Peterson, Telehealth Coordinator
Utah Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
PO Box 142107
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2107
Phone: (801) 538-6248
Fax: (801) 538-9495
E-mail: nathanpeterson@utah.gov
Twitter: @UtahDiabetes
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