Introduction to the Diabetes Prevention Program.

Catalog description

This course will focus on understanding the eligibility criteria, components, and delivery of the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). Lifestyle changes for individuals with prediabetes will be discussed extensively, with a focus on healthy eating and physical activity. Topics including stress management, coping strategies, and motivational interviewing will also be covered. The sociodemographic implications on diabetes-related disparities will be discussed. Students will gain experience with facilitating community-based group classes for people with prediabetes. Students will also learn about reimbursement policies for federal programs delivering the DPP curriculum. Prerequisites: 1st year or 2nd year Pharm.D. student, with instructor permission. Meet the minimum site and IPPE requirements, including but not limited to criminal background checks, drug and tuberculosis screenings, up to date personal immunizations for healthcare providers, annual completion of University-approved HIPAA training course. Complete experiential requirements also include, but are not limited to, proof of medical and auto insurance, and signed student photo release form.