The University of New Mexico
DPS: Diabetes Prevention Specialist Catalog Description

  Three Year Fall Semester Average
Course Catalog Description Enrollment Section
Capacity
Credits
DPS101 Introduction to the complexities of the worldwide diabetes epidemic including the types of diabetes, risk factors, historical basis, disease precess, prevention and treatment of diabetes and its complications. 2.67 6.67 8.00
DPS102 An introduction to the management, treatment, and prevention of clinical complications of diabetes for the entry-level para-professional. Topics will include pathophysiology, the prevention of diabetes, and the management and treatment of diabetes. The course will include a lab to translate classroom lecture into everyday practice. 13.00 25.00 52.00
DPS103 Concept, procedures, and techniques to achieve the optimal diet for health and fitness; principles of basic nutrition, nutritional needs throughout the lifecycle, and a scientific investigation of one's own personal health and wellness status. 4.67 6.67 18.67
DPS202 Continuation of DPS 102 with emphasis on diabetes prevention for individuals, families, and communities at risk, and prevention of diabetes complications. Content areas include the following: behavioral diabetes coaching, diabetes risk assessment, individual and family health promotion for diabetes prevention, and community strategies for diabetes prevention.
DPS220 Diabetes nutrition course with an emphasis on diabetes prevention for individuals, families, and communities at risk, and prevention of diabetes complications. Content areas include the following: nutrition risk assessment, individual and family healthful eating and food preparation for diabetes prevention and care (life cycle), and community nutrition education strategies for diabetes and obesity prevention. 2.33 6.67 9.33

"DPS: Diabetes Prevention Specialist "Three Fall Subject Average - Enroll: 22.67 Capacity: 45.00 Credits: 88.00'