Certified Diabetes Rehabilitation Practitioner Course

Course Overview

Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century, with far-reaching systemic complications. This intensive 10-hour course is tailored for rehabilitation professionals seeking to bridge the gap between medical management and functional recovery in patients with diabetes. Participants will explore advanced, evidence-based protocols for rehabilitation of Type 1, Type 2, Gestational Diabetes, and Diabetes Insipidus, with a special focus on comorbidity-driven exercise programming and therapeutic strategies.

Through a dynamic blend of clinical theory, hands-on practice, and case-based discussions, this course empowers clinicians to become Certified Diabetes Rehabilitation Practitioners, capable of delivering personalized, safe, and effective interventions aligned with global standards.

Why Attend

• Understand diabetes as a complex metabolic and multisystem condition

• Gain clarity on differentiating rehab plans based on type of diabetes and drug interactions

• Learn to manage complications across sensory, motor, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and autonomic systems

• Translate assessment findings into functional, individualized rehab plans

• Equip yourself with international protocols and practical skills for diabetic foot management, neuropathy, and exercise safety

• Elevate your role in multidisciplinary diabetes care

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the pathophysiology, classification, and systemic impact of diabetes

• Apply FITT principles to create tailored exercise prescriptions for various diabetes types

• Assess and manage complications such as diabetic neuropathy, musculoskeletal syndromes, and diabetic foot

• Customize rehabilitation interventions based on pharmacological profiles and comorbidities

• Design safe and progressive exercise regimens using current clinical guidelines

• Perform functional assessments and apply hands-on skills in real-world case scenarios

Key Highlights

• Internationally benchmarked curriculum

• Focus on clinical practicality with tools, assessment scales & exercise templates

• Learn to navigate complex drug-exercise interactions

• Diabetic foot & neuropathy care simplified

• Case-based application to ensure real-world readiness

Certification

On successful completion, participants will receive the Certified Diabetes Rehabilitation Practitioner credential—enhancing your ability to contribute meaningfully to multidisciplinary diabetes care teams.