EMORY Diabetes Education for All , a Program for the Arab Community 2015

Key Topics

• The importance of using the Arabic language in the diabetes education programs targeting the Arab community
• Cultural issues in the Arab community which may impact the management of diabetes
• Complications of diabetes and appropriate pharmacological treatment options
• Diabetes pathophysiology, epidemiology and clinical guidelines consistent with a diabetes educator practice level
• Principles of teaching, learning and behavior change to foster self-management skills among individuals with diabetes
• Providing diabetes support and care in a culturally-competent manner across the patient’s lifespan
• Principles of program management to systematically improve the delivery of diabetes education in their practice setting
• The importance of an interdisciplinary diabetes care team
• Applying the AADE7 self-care behavior framework in the delivery of diabetes education
• Developing a process involving planning, assessment, evaluation and implementation of the patient`s diabetes education intervention

Who should Attend

Professionals who are part of a health care team (fluent in Arabic), including nurse practitioners, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers and others involved in the education and management of individuals with diabetes.