Lead Trainer

The purpose of the DEEP™ Lead Trainer workshop is to teach participants how to train peer educators so they become proficient teachers on the methods of diabetes prevention and control used by DEEP™. The Lead Trainer workshop also enhances clinician-patient communication skills. The Lead Trainer workshop combines the specific diabetes topics with group facilitation techniques and activities.

At the completion of the Lead Trainer workshop, participants will:

  • Understand the importance of recognizing and accepting cultural differences and integrating and addressing cultural and linguistic competencies across all diabetes topics.
  • Have the knowledge and skills to educate Peer Educators in the DEEP™ topics using principles of adult education, role playing and other group activities to maximize the learning experience and to make the learning process more effective and relevant.
  • Be able to describe the different types of diabetes and understand the basic tenets of the disease.
  • Be able to identify diabetes risk factors and strategies to prevent them.
  • Be able to describe and explain how key organs are affected by Type 2 diabetes or medications.
  • Understand the numbers related to blood glucose, lipids, blood pressures, and HbA1c targets.
  • Be able to identify the benefits of glucose monitoring, how to use it and to interpret the findings.
  • Be able to identify types of physical activity and their benefits, and how to address barriers and challenges to regular physical activity.
  • Have the knowledge and skills to access community resources and teach how to work with a diabetes care team.

    • What does the Lead Trainer Workshop Cover?

    DAY 1

    • Methods for group introductions, ice breakers, and setting group rules
    • Understanding the CHW Workforce
    • Facilitating Experiential Exercises – Cultural Competence/Communication
    • Introduction to Motivational Interviewing – Action Plan
    • Non-traditional Assessments/Performance Based
    • Rubric Development
    • Modeling a teach back
    • Purpose and use of evaluation
    • DEEP Overview
    • Diabetes Overview

    DAY 2

    Run through of the modules:
    • Module 1: Understanding the Human Body
    • Module 2: Understanding Risk Factors for Diabetes
    • Module 3: Monitoring Your Body
    • Module 4: Diabetes and Physical Activity
    • Module 5: Management of Diabetes through Meal Planning
    • Module 6: Complications of Diabetes

    DAY 3

    • Finish modules:
    • Module 7: Learning about Medications and Medical Care
    • Module 8: Living with Diabetes: Mobilizing your Family and Friends
    • Implementing DEEP™: Reporting, Licensing, Certification and Recertification
    • Participants demonstrate their presentation and facilitation skills through group teach-back sessions
    • Workshop Evaluation