X-PERT is a FREE structured dietetic care and diabetes patient education programme for adults with Type 2 Diabetes. It is an award winning evidence based programme provided by the HSE Community Dietitians in Cork & Kerry. It is open to all people with type 2 diabetes – by self referral or via a health professional.
Attending this training will?
- support you in providing integrated care to your clients with type 2 diabetes
- ensure you are fully informed of current HSE Community Dietitian services and education courses for your clients to assist them in accessing services
- inform you of how X-PERT encourages clients to connect with their local pharmacy to support their diabetes care
- increase your knowledge of current diet and lifestyle treatment of type 2 diabetes
- support sharing of experiences of pharmacists in supporting type 2 diabetes
- provide a CPD opportunity with your colleagues
What will the training cover?
It will be an interactive workshop using the X-PERT visual aids and resources, covering:
- Challenges for those living with type 2 diabetes
- Demystifying ‘what is diabetes’ for your client
- How lifestyle factors affect type 2 diabetes care
- Empowering people to self-manage their diabetes
- Diabetes health results – supporting clients to make changes
- How to refer to Dietitian services for type 2 diabetes and details of upcoming courses
Date & Venue: Wednesday 7th February 2018 in the Killarney Court Hotel, Tralee Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry (Beside the roundabout at Lidl).
Duration: 7.00pm-9:00pm (2hours)
The training is FREE of charge & is facilitated by HSE Community Dietitians
Click Here to download an application form
Please return completed application form to:
Ciara McGowan, Senior Community Dietitian, HSE Block 1, St. Columbanus, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Tel: 087-673 4035 E-mail Ciara.McGowan4@hse.ie