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Activity Steps

Description

This article has been approved by the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board for Category A credit toward recertification as an ONC.

Purpose of Activity

To provide information about diabetic foot assessment guidelines that clinicians should use when caring for patients who have diabetes mellitus.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Outline guidelines for diabetic foot assessments.
  2. Recognize the signs and symptoms of diabetic foot complications.
  3. Identify techniques and strategies for completing diabetic foot assessments.
Price: $15.00

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • KY-BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







Test Code: ON0118B
Published: Jan/Feb 2018
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Rachel Johnson, RN, DPM; Abe Osbourne, DPM, MBA; Jessica Rispoli, DPM; Craig Verdin, MS
Specialties: Orthopaedics