Table. 2 The CHA training programme
Session | Core topics | Format | Mode of delivery | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | What I need to know about T2DMThe T2DM prevention, remission and referral protocolHow to measure waist & hip circumferences | Lecture, discussionpractical | Face to face, online resources | ComputerMeasuring tape |
2 | The physiology of T2DM remissionHow to measure waist & hip circumferences (repeat)How to perform blood pressure measurements | Lecture, discussionpractical | Face to face, online resources | Measuring tapeAutomated BP monitor |
3 | How to take a take a history including weekly food intake and medication adherenceHow to perform blood pressure measurements (repeat)How to perform a weight measurement | Practical | Face to face, online resources | Automated BP monitor, scale |
4 | How to perform a blood sugar using the point-of-care machineHow to use the RedCap database | Practical | Face to face, Online resources | Glucometer, computer |
5. | How to perform a blood sugar using the point-of-care machine (repeat)How to perform a weight measurement (repeat) | Practical | Face to face, Online resources | Glucometer, scale |
6. | Review of all practical demonstrations | Practical | Face to face, Online resources | All the above |
7. | Simulation | Practical | Face to face | All the aboveVolunteer ‘patients’ |
8 | Assessment | OSCE format | Face to face | All the aboveVolunteer ‘patients’ |
9. | Cookery | Practical | Face to faceOnline resources | Equipped kitchen, food |
10. | Ethics | Case discussions | Face to face | Â |