Diabetes Educator (DE)

The objective of the training program is to develop a pool of trained workforce which can be employed by diagnostic/healthcare service providers to provide diabetes education integrated with clinical care, forming the key to successful self-management on part of person with diabetes. As per the training modules at the end of the training, the candidate would be certified to perform following activities– 1. Describe Diabetes, its various types and broad management plan 2. Educate diabetic or pre diabetic patients, including warning signs and symptoms of various complications associated with diabetes viz. Retinopathy, Neuropathy, Nephropathy etc. and modes of their prevention 3. Describe Medical Nutrition Therapy principles, calculation of BMI, BMR, calorific consumption and diet etc. 4. Perform detailed evaluation of the patient as per clinical protocols set by the Endocrinologist (with whom attached or the institution where DE is employed) 5. Apply the foot care assessments and procedures in areas such as wound etiology for the diabetic foot, wound care assessments, venous and neuropathic ulcer, infection, inflammation control and moisture control. 6. Classify and apply staging system for the diabetic foot ulcer 7. Recognize how sensory motor autonomic neuropathy affects development of a diabetic ulcer. 8. Perform foot care for the patients including saline dressings, trimming and removing of callus etc. (for nursing cadre/ professional with authority for minor surgical interventions). 9. Practice infection control measures. 10. Evaluate performance of the treatment plan in various situations. 11. Undertake documentation, reporting and follow up activities of the patients in collaboration with the health team. 12.Demonstrate Basic Life Support, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and other actions in event of medical and facility emergencies. 13.Work in close collaboration with the health team, patient and their relatives for the better results and treatment of the patients. 14.Demonstrate professional behavior, personal qualities and characteristics of a Diabetes Educator. 15.Apply principles of patient rights in a various simulated situations. 16.Discuss the expanding clinical role of DE, population based screening and preventive care.