Please note due to the current national pandemic all DESMOND Educator training will take place virtually over MS Teams.
As a centre for award-winning training, the DESMOND Programme now has a number of training days and options available:
DESMOND Core training, a 1-day course which looks at the philosophy, theories and behaviours that underpin all of our modules. This training is the first step in Educator training. Please scroll down for dates and application forms
Module-Specific training, a 1-day course which introduces each Educator to the curriculum and resources they will need to deliver their chosen module to patients. Please scroll down for dates and modules available as well as the relevant application form. We currently offer module-specific training in three group programmes
Newly Diagnosed & Foundation (NDF) - our module for those with type 2 diabetes - more information can be found here
Let’s Prevent Diabetes (LPD) - our 6-hour group for those with pre-diabetes/very high risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the future - if you would like training in Lets Prevent please email desmondnationalprogramme@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Walking Away from Diabetes (WAfD) - our three-hour group for those at risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the future with a key focus on increasing physical activity through walking - if you would like training in Walking Away please email desmondnationalprogramme@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Lay Educator support – If you/your team member are lay personnel or non-registered Healthcare Professional (HCP), we offer additional support prior to attending the above two training days for the Newly Diagnosed and Foundation (NDF) module. Please scroll to the bottom of the page for our application form.
Please complete this form if you are a Lay person or a non-registered HCP and wish to train with us. Please return to desmondnationalprogramme@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Please complete this form if you are a registered HCP and wish to train with us. Please return to desmondnationalprogramme@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Please complete this form if you wish to train to deliver either Let’s Prevent Diabetes or Walking Away from Diabetes. Please return to desmondnationalprogramme@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Training places can be reserved for a maximum period of 2 weeks, during which time a completed application form and accompanying Purchase Order is required – a name can be omitted if you are still recruiting to a post. If an application form is not received during that time, then the DESMOND Collaborative reserve the right to cancel the reserved place.