An in-depth overview of diabetes mellitus, highlighting the distinctions between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as discussing epidemiology, complications, and how occupational therapy contributes to the management of Type 2 diabetes will be discussed in this course. Participants will investigate assessment tools, strategies for lifestyle management, models for health behavior change, and educational resources at both community and global levels to aid in diabetes care and self-management.
Live Webinar
Fri, Feb 21, 2025 at 10:00 am ESTUnder Review: AOTA/0.1 - Application has been made to the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Approved Provider Program.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to distinguish the primary differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus, including their underlying mechanisms and trends in prevalence.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify complications related to Type 2 diabetes mellitus and how these complications affect daily life and work performance.
- After this course, participants will be able to evaluate evidence-based assessment tools, lifestyle management approaches, and community resources available for diabetes care in both the USA and global settings.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction; Difference between Type 1 and 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
| 5-10 Minutes | Epidemiology of Diabetes |
| 10-15 Minutes | Complications of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
| 15-20 Minutes | Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and OT |
| 20-30 Minutes | Evaluation Tools |
| 30-40 Minutes | Lifestyle Management and Self-care Behaviors |
| 40-45 Minutes | Health Behavior Change Model |
| 45-50 Minutes | Community and Educational Resources in the US and Global Contexts |
| 50-55 Minutes | Case Example |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Presented By
Ryan Osal
OTD, MS, NZROT (non-practicing status), OTR/L, CHC, CEAS
Ryan B. Osal is an occupational therapist with extensive experience across diverse settings, including home health, primary care, rehabilitation centers, early intervention, outpatient care, workplace wellness, and academia. His professional journey spans the Philippines, the USA, and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Ryan earned his Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Boston University. He served as a lecturer and mentor for doctoral students at two universities in the US. He focused on research projects emphasizing health and wellness, primary care, lifestyle modification, and behavioral economics. Additionally, he has been a guest lecturer for occupational therapy programs and associations in multiple countries, including Ghana, Aotearoa, New Zealand, Haiti, Portugal, Namibia, the USA, and Spain.
Ryan is a full-time PhD student in Rehabilitation Science with a concentration in health informatics at the University of Pittsburgh. He also conducts research as a graduate student at The Health and Rehabilitation Informatics (HARI) Lab and The Healthy Home Lab, where he aims to leverage smart home technology and AI to enhance rehabilitation practices and patient outcomes.
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Financial: Ryan Osal has received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Ryan Osal has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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