Join our comprehensive ADCES Lifestyle Coach Training to learn about the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) and how to deliver effective, culturally connected lifestyle change programs. This training equips you with the skills to motivate and engage participants, ensuring successful program delivery. Open to all healthcare professionals, this program provides a valuable opportunity to build a strong foundation in diabetes prevention and lifestyle coaching. Register today to make a positive impact on your community's health!
The course is a 5-week online course that includes online self-study modules and 5 conference calls. The program is facilitated by an ADCES Master Lifestyle Coach trainer. Coursework includes:
- ADCES Online Lifestyle Coach Training course: 8 modules & post-test
- Active participation in five Zoom video call discussions and activities is mandatory from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Central Time (90 minutes).
- October 16, 2024
- October 23, 2024
- October 30, 2024
- November 6, 2024
- November 13, 2024
- An opportunity to practice group facilitation techniques by presenting to your classmates
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the evidence base and key strategies from the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Study and its application in the National DPP and PreventT2.
- Define the role of a lifestyle coach in CDC-recognized programs and differentiate it from other diabetes education roles.
- Describe participant eligibility and outcomes and utilize PreventT2 materials for skill-building and psychosocial development.
- Practice and refine group facilitation and coaching strategies to enhance participant engagement and behavior change.
- Discuss strategies for participant engagement and retention and understand the standards for achieving National Diabetes Prevention Program Recognition.
Activity Type:
The five-week application-based activity includes eight self-study modules and five mandatory Zoom conference discussions and activities. An integral part of the course is the opportunity to practice group facilitation techniques through participant presentations.
Intended Audience
At this time, the CDC does not list specific educational or credential requirements, in order to participate in a Lifestyle Coach training. ADCES does require that participants are familiar with the CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program. The ADCES DPP Lifestyle Coach Training program prepares individuals facilitate the CDC's Prevent T2 curriculum within a CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).