Project Dulce: Peer Educator Training and Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Training

Learn how to use engaging and creative techniques to improve the health of those with diabetes or prediabetes.

Project Dulce is an evidence-based diabetes education and support program. It has been recognized by CMS and the American Diabetes Association as a one of 3 successful methods of engaging underserved and diverse populations in self-management. The model uses paraprofessionals to facilitate skill building and support. Training programs are offered to prepare paraprofessionals to be successful educators.

Monday – Wednesday, October 28 – 30

Covers basic concepts in diabetes management, including nutrition, blood sugar monitoring, physical activity, preventive care, stress management and medications. Participants will learn to use the ADA-recognized curriculum, Diabetes Among Friends, to facilitate skill building among adults with diabetes, with a focus on low literacy populations. Creative and engaging techniques are demonstrated.

Thursday – Friday, Oct. 31 – Nov. 1

This interactive 1-1/2 day training provides tools, knowledge and techniques to successfully deliver the nationally recognized Diabetes Prevention Program. Included is detailed information on the DPP and learning modules comprising the program, motivational techniques for working with adults to change health behaviors, specifically weight loss and physical activity, and the nuts and bolts of implementing a DPP program.