The College of Podiatric Medicine offers three 0.5-credit courses on the topic of opioid prescribing and neuropathy: (1) Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN), (2) Non-Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, and (3) Alternatives to Opioids: Alternatives and Risk Mitigation Strategies. These cost $49.00 each. If you wish to take more than one course, note that the 1.5-credit Comprehensive Pain Care: Opioid Prescribing and Neuropathy Insights course, which is offered for $99.00, delivers the content of the other three in a single, 3-module course.
Course Title: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN)
Course Description
This course provides an in-depth exploration of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), focusing on its underlying mechanisms, diagnostic strategies, and evidence-based treatment options. Participants will learn to identify different neuropathy types, tailor interventions, and integrate interdisciplinary care for optimal patient outcomes.
In addition to understanding pathophysiology and diagnosis, learners will gain practical insights into managing sensory, motor, and autonomic neuropathies. The course covers first-line oral and topical therapies and emphasizes safety strategies for motor neuropathy and referral protocols for autonomic involvement. Alternative and complementary treatments, lifestyle interventions, and the critical evaluation of opioid use are also discussed, ensuring participants leave with a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to improving quality of life for those living with DPN.
CE Credits: 0.5
Cost: The 0.5 credit courses will be $49.00.
Target Audience: Podiatric physicians, residents, and students
Duration: 30 minutes
Certificate of Completion: The course will be followed by a post-test. You must score at least 80% to receive credit and earn your Certificate of Completion, which will be immediately available for download and printing. If you need to print or download it again at a later time, you can do so by clicking My Coursesin the top right of the screen, finding this course in your list of courses, and clicking the certificate icon.
Faculty:
Dr. Jonathan Labovitz, DPM, FACFAS, CHCQM
Location: Western University of Health Sciences, Online Learning Platform
Learning Objectives:
- Pathophysiology of DPN
- Diagnosing DPN
- Treatments (including oral and topical first line therapy, alternative treatment options and role of opioids)
Non-Discrimination Policy All continuing education activities follow the WesternU Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment and Non-Retaliation policy. Any person on the planning committee, instructors, staff, registrants, and attendees are agents of WesternU, thus the policy applies to these aforementioned categories of people to provide a safe environment that promotes educational activities.
Refund Policy: No refunds will be given for non-attendance due to asynchronous delivery. Refunds are issued on a prorated basis based on course completion. No refunds are available after more than 75% of the course is completed or after CME credit is claimed.
* This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards and requirements for approval of providers of continuing education in podiatric medicine. Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine (WesternU CPM) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. WesternU CPM has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.5 continuing education contact hours (CECH) for any one fiscal cycle.
* This course was developed, and its content authored, by Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine faculty.