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Standards for ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø recognition

The lifestyle change program features a ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø-approved curriculum and a trained Lifestyle Coach to help participants make lasting healthy changes.

To gain ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø recognition, your organization must show that it can meet ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø standards and effectively deliver the program.

Standards for preliminary ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø recognition include:

• Use of a ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø-approved curriculum. You can use a curriculum developed by ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø, or you can develop your own or use that of another organization (with permission), with ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø approval. View the list of topics covered in the lifestyle change program.
• Offering the lifestyle program within 6 months of receiving approval from ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø.
• Capacity and commitment to deliver the program over at least 1 year. This includes at least 16 sessions during the first 6 months and at least 6 sessions during the last 6 months.
• Data on participants' progress—including weight and physical activity minutes collected at each session—every 6 months.
• Trained Lifestyle Coaches who can help build participants' skills and confidence to make lasting lifestyle changes.
• Designated individual(s) to serve as the diabetes prevention program coordinator.

Read the complete standards for recognition in the ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Recognition Program Standards and Operating Procedures (also in Spanish).

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