The Whittier Institute

Center for Professional Education and Training

The professional education programs of the Whittier Institute are grounded in the knowledge and skills of diabetes experts who have provided care and education to thousands of individuals through Project Dulce, Whittier Diabetes Center for Clinical Research, the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Program, and the Mobile Medical Unit

The Whittier offers a variety of educational training programs;

Clinical Training Programs

• Basics of Diabetes Care and Management
• Comprehensive Diabetes Educator Training Program
• Demystifying the Diabetic Diet
• The Art and Science of Insulin Management

More information on these courses can be found by downloading - (2008)

Peer Education Training Programs

• Diabetes Health Educators
• Train the Trainer
• Basics of Peer Education
• Diabetes Health Workers and their Supervisors

More information on these courses can be found by downloading - (2008)

Technical Assistance and Consultation

• Orientation to The Chronic Care Model: practical application
• Clinical Health Providers: customized training and education

These courses are taught by an interdisciplinary team of physicians and diabetes educators. For more information, contact Anna Garay at 858-626-5663 or via email at whittiereducation@scrippshealth.org