Table 5 Summary of diabetes prevention mentor (DPM) training seminars content and aims

Group

One

Introduction and Getting Started

2 h

Yes

No

n/a

Group

Two

Healthy Eating and Fats

2 h

Yes

No

n/a

Group

Three

Active Listening Skills

2.5 h

No

Yes

First practice of Active Listening Skills

Group

Four

Getting Active

2 h

Yes

Yes

Practice Opening and Closing of a call

Group

Five

Portion Control and Labels

2 h

Yes

Yes

Practice Active Listening Skills in content of call conversation

Group

Six

Motivational Interviewing

2.5 h

No

Yes

First practice call (duration 15 min), introduction of Motivational Interviewing skill set

Group

Seven

Maintaining Change

2 h

Yes

Yes

Full practice call (duration 20 min)

One to One

1^st practice Call

n/a

20 mins.

n/a

Yes

Assessment application of taught skill set

One to One

Additional practice calls

n/a

20 mins

n/a

Yes

Additional assessment if required