Welcome to the Flash Card section for Chapter 7: Self-Management Education and Support.
While many educators feel comfortable with the “art” of teaching, the CDE exam focuses heavily on the “science” behind it. This chapter contains specific definitions and statistical evidence that are easy to confuse but essential to know.
Why use flash cards for this chapter? You might intuitively know that “support helps,” but the exam asks for specifics: How much does it help? Which type of support is best? These flash cards are designed to help you memorize the hard data points—such as specific A1C reduction percentages—and the precise definitions that differentiate “Education” from “Support.”
Key concepts covered in this deck:
SME vs. SMS: Drilling the definitions to ensure you can distinguish between the process of learning and the support required for maintenance.
- Delivery Formats: Recalling the evidence grades for group vs. individual education and when to use peer support.
Intervention Types: Defining terms like “Cognitive Behavioural Interventions” and “Diabetes Coaching.”
Use these cards to lock in the statistics and definitions, ensuring you can answer evidence-based questions with confidence.