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. 2024 Jan 26;8:e50942. doi: 10.2196/50942

Table 2.

Overview of SSBCa 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.