Become a Lifestyle Coach with the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA), in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), offers comprehensive training for individuals who want to become a lifestyle coach as part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP).
This training equips lifestyle coaches with the background, information, and skills needed to lead the National DPP lifestyle change program using Group Lifestyle Balance™—an effective CDC-approved curriculum designed to support individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes in making lasting healthy lifestyle changes. Completion of this training satisfies the training requirements of the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program (DPRP) standards and prepares coaches to deliver the program effectively in both health care and community settings.
This dynamic on-demand training provides all the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to guide participants through sustainable behavior change. It’s ideal for those working with a CDC-recognized organization or an organization preparing to apply for CDC recognition.
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Who can become a coach:
- Health care professionals
- Community health workers
- Wellness coaches
- Anyone passionate about health and diabetes prevention
Features:
- A convenient, self-paced format designed to work with your schedule
- Content focused on the Group Lifestyle Balance curriculum—a CDC-approved curriculum adapted directly from the Diabetes Prevention Program study
- Dynamic training facilitators with years of experience in research and program implementation
Curriculum:
- Introduction and foundations of the Diabetes Prevention Program
- Nutrition and dietary background and guidance
- Tracking food and activity
- Physical activity background and guidance
- Behavior change basics
- Coaching skills and program implementation
Group Lifestyle Balance Curriculum and Handouts
The Group Lifestyle Balance (GLB) program is a comprehensive lifestyle or behavior change program adapted directly from the lifestyle intervention methods used in the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded Diabetes Prevention Program study.