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.
Who is this training aimed at?
Pharmacists - in response to requests
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 15th November in the SMA Parish Centre, Wilton (Beside the church)
Duration: 7.00pm-9:00pm (2hours)
The training is FREE of charge & is facilitated by HSE Community Dietitians.
For further information, please contact Anne Marie on 086 7871885 or Jeanann on 086 7871125 or email annemarie.oconnor2@hse.ie for an application form.
Registration closes Friday, 10th November, 2017
A minimum numbers will be required to allow the training to proceed