Table 2.

Overview of SSBC^a e-learning platform.

e-Learning component	Topics covered	Learning objectives	Module features
Module 1	Introduction to SSBC, prediabetes and T2Db, cultural safety, and inclusivity	Broadly describe T2D and prediabetes Explain how diet and exercise changes can help prevent T2D Describe what the SSBC program includes Understand why having an inclusive mindset is integral to being a SSBC coach Understand the need to learn and act with empathy when working with clients, regardless of their background and life experiences	Narrated video, role-play videos, and knowledge check questions
Module 2	SSBC session content, taking client measurements, tools associated with the program (eg, health tracking mobile app), and exercise protocols	Describe the content that comprises each of the 6 SSBC counseling sessions Understand the program tools and session documentation requirements Know the difference between SSBC’s moderate-intensity continuous training and high-intensity interval training exercise sessions and the weekly progressions for each Know which measurements to perform on your clients and when to take them	Narrated videos, demonstration videos, and knowledge check questions
Module 3	Introduction to MIc, definition of MI, and spirit of MI	Define MI and identify where it falls on the spectrum of counseling styles Describe each of the 4 elements of the spirit of MI Understand how to implement the spirit of MI in SSBC sessions	Narrated videos, role-play videos, and knowledge check questions
Module 4	MI skills: open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, summaries (OARSd), and ask-tell-ask	Define and use the OARS skills Describe and use the method “ask-tell-ask” to provide information or advice to your clients	Narrated videos, role-play videos, and knowledge check questions
Module 5	Listening and responding to change talk, sustain talk, and ambivalence	Define change talk and sustain talk Define ambivalence Describe preparatory change talk and mobilizing change talk Understand which OARS skill will work best when a client engages in change talk, sustain talk, or ambivalence	Narrated videos, role-play videos, and knowledge check questions
Module 6	4 processes of MI: engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning	Describe the 4 processes of MI Understand how to use them in sessions with your clients	Narrated videos, role-play videos, and knowledge check questions
Module 7	Putting it all together: how to deliver the SSBC content using MI	Describe the elements of an SSBC session Understand how to provide SSBC content in a way that embodies the spirit and skills of MI	Narrated videos, role-play videos, and knowledge check questions
Resource Centre	Additional information on topics covered in modules, sessions scripts, session checklists, and video role-plays	N/Ae	PDFs and role-play videos

^aSSBC: Small Steps for Big Changes.

^bT2D: type 2 diabetes.

^cMI: motivational interviewing.

^dOARS: open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, summaries.

^eN/A: not applicable.