Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
Title: Diabetic Foot
Presenter: Kevin M. Houseman, DPM
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1) Understand how to identify foot complications associated with diabetes.
2) Understand current treatment options for diabetic foot ulcerations.
3) Understand how to educate diabetic patients on proper foot care.
4) Understand how to better evaluate diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy and/or peripheral vascular disease, while focusing on prevention of complications in this at risk patient population.
Faculty Disclosure Declaration Statement
This presenter has no conflict of interest or disclosure to declare of any financial interest or other relationship with any commercial entities discussed in this educational presentation.
Accreditation Statement
This educational presentation was developed according to the planning, design, implementation and evaluation standards of the accreditation requirements for category 1 CME sponsors of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Indiana Osteopathic Association (IOA) is accredited by the AOA to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
Grievance Policy Statement
If you have any questions or concerns about this educational experience, you may call the IOA office at (317) 926-3009 or send an email message to info@inosteo.org. All questions or concerns will be addressed promptly.
| Diabetic Foot (1.03 MB) | 32 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Dr. Houseman completed his undergraduate training at Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA, after which he completed his doctorate at Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, OH. Following medical school, he completed his podiatric medicine and surgery residency at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital in Wyandotte, MI. Dr. Houseman is a podiatrist with Goshen Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. He is certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery®. Nearly a decade of education, training and private practice have advanced his proficiency in diagnosing and treating diseases, deformities, disorders and traumatic injuries of the foot and ankle. A leader in wound care, Dr. Houseman has extensive experience providing diabetic wound care and limb preservation. His comprehensive approach to wound management includes coordination of hyperbaric oxygen therapy at Goshen Wound Clinic to accelerate healing of chronic wounds. Dr. Houseman’s clinical experience has taken him from outpatient and inpatient settings to the emergency room and surgery center. The broad range of conditions he treats include toenail conditions, fractures, sprains, strains and tendonitis of the foot and ankle. Dr. Houseman also provides care for plantar fasciitis, flat foot pain, bunions and hammertoes.