Master Trainer Select™ Program

DTTAC Master Trainer Select™ Program

The Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center (DTTAC) at Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance at Emory University is training and preparing qualified individuals to serve as Master Trainers Select™, who can train Lifestyle Coaches within their organization and defined network for delivery of the CDC-led lifestyle change program.

The DTTAC Master Trainer Select™ (MTS) program allows for greater sustainability within large organizations and systems that are delivering the National DPP lifestyle change program while maintaining a high standard of quality assurance. It is NOT intended to prepare independent trainers, state or national trainers.

For more information about program requirements, eligibility, and the quality control process, click here to read and download our Master Trainer Select Overview.

Benefits of the Program for Organizations

Eligibility

When applying for the program, individual candidates must verify that they:

• Are affiliated with an organization that has preliminary, full, or full plus CDC recognition; and
  
• Have completed formal Lifestyle Coach Training from a training entity listed on the CDC website or from another DTTAC-trained Master Trainer Select™; and
• At a minimum, have direct experience with delivery of the lifestyle change program for 2 years; and
• Within those two years, have led at least 2 groups of participants through the yearlong program prior to attending the Master Trainer Select™ program. More than the minimum requirement is strongly recommended; and
  
• Must stay active as either a Lifestyle Coach with a minimum of one cohort per year, or as a DPP Coordinator or similar program leadership role; and
• Demonstrate the following competencies:
  — Ability to facilitate versus teach
  — Ability to provide constructive feedback to others
  — Understand the importance of program and training fidelity
  — Understanding the CDC DPRP standards
  — Ability to role model facilitation skills and strong problem-solving skills; and
• Ability to provide ongoing support to the completers of the Lifestyle Coach Training
• Click to see the Eligibility Requirements infographic.

The Application Process

STEP 1:  APPLY

Complete the Application and Submit Additional Documents

1. Submit the Online Application
2. Submit a Recommendation Form to MTS@emory.edu

The sponsoring organization will be asked to complete an Organization Commitment Form verifying the individual’s role within the organization and the organization’s intent to train Lifestyle Coaches.

Please note: Your application will not be reviewed until both items are submitted.

STEP 2:  INTERVIEW

Qualified candidates will be contacted by DTTAC staff to schedule a Zoom interview with DTTAC, the Master Trainer Select™ Candidate and the Organizational Sponsor.

STEP 3:  TRAINING

Accepted applicants will receive an invitation to register for the Master Trainer Select™ training. Trainings are offered in-person or through distance training using Zoom.

Distance training currently consists of four 4-hour training days. Attendance at all sessions is required.

In-person training is two full days from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST and a third half-day is offered via Zoom within a week of the in-person training. Travel costs are not included in the registration fee, and accepted applicants will need to make their own travel arrangements. Breakfast and lunch during the two in-person training days are provided.

TRAINING FEES

If you are approved to participate in the training, there is a one-time training fee of $1,675. To maintain your DTTAC Master Trainer Select™ status, you must renew your status (an annual fee of $675) and participate in an annual online refresher course.