Home > Health Professionals > Facilitator training > Become a DESMOND Facilitator
Become a DESMOND facilitator
Help people manage type 2 diabetes with confidence
DESMOND is a structured self-management education program for people living with type 2 diabetes and their support people.
Delivered as a one-day group program, DESMOND helps participants build the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their diabetes and make informed decisions about their health.
Diabetes WA trains registered health professionals to become DESMOND facilitators and deliver the program in their communities.
About DESMOND
DESMOND has been delivered in Western Australia for more than 15 years, with program content and activities regularly reviewed and refreshed.
Rather than simply providing information, DESMOND facilitators use an interactive approach that encourages participants to explore their own experiences, consider their options and build confidence in managing diabetes.
During the program, participants explore topics including:
- making informed food choices
- managing blood glucose with confidence
- building skills and routines to reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications
- understanding diabetes treatment choices
- setting goals for the future
The importance of the facilitator role
At Diabetes WA, we believe a statewide network of skilled health professionals enables more Western Australians living with diabetes to self-manage their condition close to home supported by clinicians they already know and trust.
What you'll do
As a DESMOND facilitator, you’ll:
- complete two days of facilitator training
- deliver six-hour DESMOND workshops for people living with type 2 diabetes and their support people
- work alongside another trained DESMOND facilitator to deliver each program
- complete the DESMOND Quality Development pathway to become an accredited DESMOND Educator
- continue delivering DESMOND programs regularly once accredited.
What we'll do
We’ll support you throughout your DESMOND facilitator journey.
This includes:
- facilitator training
- mentoring throughout the Quality Development process
- ongoing support once you are accredited
- support with program resources and materials
- assistance with program bookings and administration for programs delivered in Western Australia
Who we need
DESMOND facilitator training is available to registered health professionals who have the capacity to deliver regular one-day group programs.
If you plan to deliver DESMOND as part of your existing employment, you’ll need to discuss the opportunity with your organisation.
Once accredited, facilitators are expected to deliver at least three DESMOND programs each year. More frequent program delivery is required while completing the Quality Development pathway.
Pathways
Completing the initial two-day training is the first step towards becoming an accredited DESMOND Educator.
Following training, you’ll take part in a supported Quality Development process that gives you opportunities to develop your facilitation skills, reflect on your practice and demonstrate that you can deliver DESMOND to the required standard.
DESMOND programs can be delivered as part of your existing role, with the support of your organisation, or as a subcontractor.
Diabetes WA provides mentoring and support throughout this process.
Frequently Asked Questions
You must be a registered health professional with the capacity to deliver regular one-day group programs, either as a subcontractor or as part of your current employment.
If you intend to facilitate DESMOND through your workplace, you should discuss this with your organisation before undertaking training.
Initial DESMOND facilitator training takes two days.
Each DESMOND program is delivered by two trained facilitators.
A DESMOND program runs for six hours.
You can deliver programs according to your availability, your organisation and the needs of your community.
During the Quality Development process you’ll need to deliver programs more frequently to work towards accreditation.
Once accredited, you must deliver at least three DESMOND programs each year to maintain your facilitator requirements.
Training costs vary. Contact DESMOND Australia at desmond@diabeteswa.com.au to discuss current training costs.
Training is currently available online. Depending on participant numbers and organisational requirements, face-to-face training may also be available.
After completing your initial facilitator training, you’ll undertake a supported Quality Development process to become an accredited DESMOND Educator.
The pathway includes facilitated program delivery, reflection, mentoring and assessment.
For programs delivered in Western Australia, Diabetes WA’s Customer Support team can assist with participant bookings. Participants can also book online through the Diabetes WA website.
DESMOND is supported by the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS), so eligible participants can attend at no cost and receive a take-home resource.
Organisations may need to meet ongoing program delivery costs and a DESMOND kit is required to deliver the program.
Contact DESMOND Australia at desmond@diabeteswa.com.au to discuss kit and organisational costs.