Acanthosis Nigricans: Screening and Referral for Insulin Resistance

Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition known to be associated with insulin resistance.  This training explains more about the condition, and discusses proper identification and referral techniques.  

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain how acanthosis relates to diabetes.
  • Identify the different levels of acanthosis based on a numeric rating scale.
  • Demonstrate skills for screening and referral for acanthosis. 

Target Audience:  Community Health Workers, Registered Dietitians, Public Health Nurses, and other health professionals working with youth.

Duration:  ~ 1 hr

Continuing Education Information:  1.0 CECH for CHES

CHES Provider number:  99036

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest

Format:  web-based, self-study

Created:  2/2018

Authors:  Rachel Novotny, PhD, Douglas Taren, PhD, Cindy Chin, MD, Allison Root, MS, RD, Dominique Henry, MEd, Kelly Mach, BS  

Skill Level: Beginner
CHES Event ID#: 31696
Category 1 Credits: 1.0
Continuing Competency Credits: 1.0
Advanced Credits: 0
Level 1: No
Level 2: No
Level 3: No
Primary Tier: Tier One
Secondary Tier: Tier One
Primary Domain: Public Health Sciences Skills