Programs for Health Care Professionals
International Diabetes Center offers education programs for primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, diabetes educators, pharmacists, students and interns. These programs provide hands-on experience and networking opportunities, and are taught by experienced faculty active in diabetes research, education and care.
NOTICE: The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements have severely impacted our ability to hold on-site conferences. All on-site programs have been paused until further notice. We hope to provide more details later in 2021.
International Training Programs
Our international training programs are available for healthcare professionals practicing outside of the United States. Programs are held both on-location in the host countries and on-site at IDC. We have trained healthcare professionals in more than 40 countries including China, India, Russia, Mexico, Brazil and Japan. Call 952-993-1107 for more information.
Programs for Industry Professionals
Our customized industry training includes classroom instruction, interactive case studies, patient panel discussions and a review of current research to help organizations meet their marketing or strategic plan objectives. The programs provide a practical understanding of diabetes from the perspective of patients and health care providers, which will result in enhanced value in the marketplace.
IDC also offers online training that allows organizations to provide diabetes knowledge to their sales force and others within the organization.
- Diabetes Essentials for Industry Professionals is a foundational program for those new to diabetes or those in need of a refresher course.
- Advanced Diabetes Topics for Industry Professionals is for those with extensive field-experience looking to take their diabetes knowledge to the next level. The self-paced, interactive learning modules are engaging and help make complex disease information more understandable. Call 952-993-3830 for more information.
Consulting Services
IDC has helped hundreds of health care organizations, including the Indian Health Service, improve outcomes in diabetes care and education. Diabetes Connections, our three-phase consulting program, includes an organizational assessment, evidence-based training and extensive follow-up. Through clinically proven Staged Diabetes Management guidelines and algorithms, skill building and sharing of strategies to integrate diabetes care and education, we help health care organizations develop a systematic approach to treating diabetes. Call 952-993-3848 for more information.