Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Program Synopsis Diabetes Care & Education Certificate
Course Objective:
Description: The Diabetes Care and Education Certificate provides current training and information to paraprofessionals working with people at risk for developing diabetes or developing complications from diabetes. The certificate is embedded in the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician AAS Degree. Students interested in working towards this degree are encouraged to contact the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician advisor.
Competencies to be achieved:
* Compare and contrast the types of diabetes mellitus describing the differences. (Evaluating Level)
* Describe strategies to effectively prevent and/or manage symptoms and/or complications of diabetes mellitus. (Understanding Level)
* Evaluate the application of lifestyle modifications and techniques that favor a lifestyle conducive to diabetes prevention and/or management. (Evaluating Level)
* Outline three coping and communication skills required to promote a lifestyle conducive to diabetes prevention and/or management. (Analyzing Level)
Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
Tuition (In-State) 14 x $75 = $1,050
Tuition (Out of State) 14 x $150 = $2,100
Additional fees: None
Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
* The Art and Science of Diabetes Care and Education (ISBN 9781881876670)
* Food and Culture (ISBN 9781305628052)
* Science of Nutrition (ISBN 9780135656532)
* Nutrition Counseling and Education Skill Development (ISBN 9781305252486)
* Nutrition, Exercise, and Behavior: An Integrated Approach to Weight Management (ISBN 9781305258778)
* Stanfield's Essential Medical Terminology (ISBN 9781284142211)
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
No additional supplies required.
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Veronica Duran
Email: veronica.duran@centralaz.edu
Phone number: 520-494-5111
Direct Website link to the program:
https://centralaz.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Cert-Diabetes-Care-Education-Map-2023-2024.pdf
Additional information:
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: None.
Other requirements needed: None.
Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://centralaz.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/refunds/
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: No
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: Some courses completed may apply towards degree programs.
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): No
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes.
Accrediting Agency and link to website: Higher Learning Commission; https://hlcommission.org/
Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential during WIOA program participation or within one year after exit from WIOA. Not Tracked at this time. Not tracked
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
32
Hours
14
Entrance Requirements
Course(s)
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
No
Training Location(s)
Online County-wide
Local WIB
2003 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pinal
Type of Attainment:
Certificate
Name of Credential
Diabetes Care and Education Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant; Scholarship
Refund Policy
See Synopsis
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$780.00
In-State Tuition
$1,050.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,100.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,830.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$2,880.00
