Two trained leaders, one of which must have a chronic health condition, co-facilitate the six-week workshop series which is designed to build knowledge and self-confident in the management of chronic health conditions.
Characteristics of a Good Leader:
- Comfortable talking before a group of people
- Demonstrates a caring, respectful and compassionate attitude towards others
- Communicates well with a variety of individuals
- Literate (about 10th grade level) in the language the workshop will be facilitated in
- Good listening skills
- Ability to guide discussions non-judgmentally and has respect for differing opinions
- Ability to encourage others
- Models healthy behaviors
- Willingness to share some personal information and experience with the group
- Dependable
Qualifications:
- Successfully complete the screening interview process
- Successfully complete the 4 day training as required by Stanford Patient Education Standards
- Attend an update refresher session if the first workshop is not led within six months of training
- Co-facilitate at least two BCBH workshops per year
- Has reliable transportation and/or arrangements
Leader Requirements:
- Adheres to the guidelines, content, curriculum and time frames set by Stanford Patient Education for facilitation of CDSMP to include appropriate presentation of charts
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of each session. Start on time and end on time
- Set up classroom and clean up after sessions. Leave classrooms neat and in condition as required by host site
- Administers, collects and sends all required paperwork to SC DHEC
- Maintain all class materials and equipment throughout the 6 week period
- Provide adequate notice (at least 24 hours) to _______ if necessary to miss session due to illness, and make an effort to find a replacement
- Have reliable transportation and/or arrangements
- Models healthy behaviors, manages own chronic condition(s) and has the ability to encourage others