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Chronic Condition Self-management Support: What Every Health Professional Needs to Know

Tracking # 20-810866

$29.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

After completing this course, health professionals will be able to:


  • Describe the essential aspects of patient self-management that are necessary for the successful management of seven common chronic conditions
  • Differentiate disease education interventions from self-management support interventions
  • Identify at least two different settings and two approaches for providing self-management training and support to patients, including primary care and community-based interventions
  • Summarize the empirical evidence showing at least two benefits of self-management support approaches

Course overview

Managing chronic conditions requires a proactive, patient-centered approach that empowers individuals to take charge of their health. This course equips healthcare professionals with evidence-based strategies to support patient self-management, emphasizing the distinction between disease education and self-management support. Participants will explore practical frameworks like the 5As and SMART goals, as well as innovative models such as group medical visits and community-based interventions. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and addressing barriers to engagement, this course prepares professionals to enhance patient outcomes, improve quality of life, and drive sustainable, long-term health improvements within their communities.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Alabama Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

3h General

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

3h General

Licensed Master Social Worker

3h General

Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners

Psychologist

3h General

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

California Board of Registered Nursing

Registered Nurse

3h General

California Board of Vocational Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse

3h General

Colorado Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

Delaware Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

3h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

Certified Master Social Worker

3h General

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

3h General

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

3h General

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

3h General

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

Certified Nursing Assistant

3h General

Florida Board of Psychology

Limited License Psychologist

3h General

Psychologist

3h General

Florida Board of Respiratory Care

Certified Respiratory Therapist

3h Personal Growth

Registered Respiratory Therapist

3h Personal Growth

Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care

3h Personal Growth

Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care

3h Personal Growth

Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery

Licensed Midwife

3h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Professional Nurse

3h General

Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists

Clinical Social Worker

3h Core Hours

Master Social Worker

3h Core Hours

Idaho Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

Indiana State Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Addiction Counselors

Licensed Addiction Counselor

3h General

Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor

3h General

Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor

3h General

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Behavior Analysts

Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst

3h General

Licensed Behavior Analyst

3h General

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Marriage and Family Therapists

Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist

3h General

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

3h General

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Masters Level Psychologists

Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist

3h General

Licensed Masters Level Psychologist

3h General

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Professional Counselors

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

3h General

Licensed Professional Counselor

3h General

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Psychologists

Licensed Psychologist

3h General

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Social Workers

Licensed Associate/Baccalaureate Social Worker

3h General

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

3h Continuing education related to nursing

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Maine State Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

License Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Pain & Symptom Management

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

3h Pain & Symptom Management

Registered Nurse

3h Pain & Symptom Management

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

3h Pain & Symptom Management

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

3h Continuing education related to nursing

Missouri Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

New Hampshire Board of Nursing - Nursing Assistants

Licensed Nursing Assistant

3h General CE

New Jersey Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse - Single State

3h General CE

Registered Professional Nurse - Single State

3h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

3h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

3h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

3h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

3h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

North Carolina Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Registered Nurse

3h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

North Carolina Psychology Board

Psychological Associate

3h Category A Hours

Psychologist

3h Category A Hours

Psychologist (Provisional)

3h Category A Hours

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

3h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Ohio Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists

Licensed Addiction Counselor

3h Continuing education related to addiction counseling

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

3h Continuing education related to marriage and family therapy

Licensed Professional Counselor

3h Continuing education related to professional counseling

Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist

3h Continuing education related to psycho-education

South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology

Psychologist

3h Continuing education related to psychology (Category A)

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Texas Board of Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse

3h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse

3h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

3h General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor

3h General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Licensed Psychological Associate

3h General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Licensed Psychologist

3h General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

School Psychologist

3h General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Licensed Master Social Worker - Advanced Practitioner

3h General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Licensed Social Worker

3h General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Virginia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Registered Nurse

3h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Washington State Board of Nursing

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h Relating to professional nursing practice

Registered Nurse

3h Relating to professional nursing practice

West Virginia Board of Social Work

Licensed Certified Social Worker

3h Category I continuing education related to social work

Licensed Graduate Social Worker

3h Category I continuing education related to social work

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

3h Category I continuing education related to social work

Licensed Social Worker

3h Category I continuing education related to social work

Provisional License

3h Category I continuing education related to social work

Service Worker Registrant

3h Category I continuing education related to social work

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

3h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

3h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

3h General

Certified Nursing Assistant

3h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Wyoming Board of Psychology

Psychological Practitioner

3h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

Psychologist

3h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

Specialist in School Psychology

3h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

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