My coworker,
Harmony, and I had the wonderful opportunity to fly to Atlanta in May to the
Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center (DTTAC) at Emory University’s
Rollins School of Public Health.
What were we doing at Emory? We were picked to attend the two-day
Master Trainer Select Program for the
National Diabetes Prevention Program. Meeting the list of eligibility criteria
that included already being a Lifestyle Coach with direct experience leading
the year-long program, we were selected along with other qualified national
candidates from a variety of organizations.
What does being a Master Trainer Select mean? The training we attended is for
organizations who want to be able to increase their capacity and sustainability
in implementing the National Diabetes Prevention Program while maintaining a
high standard of quality assurance. We can now provide in-person Lifestyle
Coach Training for the National Diabetes Prevention Program within our organization
and network.
What did we learn? Over the two training days, we
learned what we needed to do to be an effective Master Trainer Select along with having to demonstrate
specific competencies. We studied the Lifestyle Change Program Guiding
Principles and went over the DTTAC training materials. As a Master Trainer Select, we will participate in ongoing
quality assurance managed by DTTAC.
This was a
great learning experience for us as we discovered many tools and techniques
that can be implemented in the future. We enjoyed the opportunity of meeting
other professionals from around the country and look forward to rolling out this
evidence-based program as Master Trainers.
If you have
any questions about the National Diabetes Prevention Program or any other programs
that PTI has to offer, please send us an email or give us a call.
Have a
wonderful summer! ~Carla Irvin, RN, BSN
