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BC-ADM® |
CDCES® |
| Eligible Professions |
- Registered Nurse (includes NPs and CNSs)
- Registered Dietitian
- Pharmacist
- PA
- Physician
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- Standard pathways: Many health professionals qualify including, Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians/Dietitian Nutritionists, Pharmacists, PAs, MD/DO, and many others.
- Unique Qualifications Pathway (UQP) - Additional options for health professionals with advanced degrees in health-related area/concentration.
Visit the Certification Examination for Diabetes Educators Examination Handbook for complete details
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| Experience |
- 500 clinical practice hours in advanced diabetes management within 48 months prior to taking certification examination
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- At least 2 years of experience working under the qualifying profession (not required to be in diabetes)
- 1000 hours of diabetes education within 4 years, with 400 hours completed in the preceding year (NOTE: UQP requirement differs)
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| Other Requirements |
- Advanced degree (master's degree or higher in relevant field; not required for physicians with active license)
Clinical hours must take place after relevant licensure and advanced degree have been obtained
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- 15 clock hours of diabetes-related continuing education (CE) within the 2 years preceding application to take exam (UQP requirement differs)
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| Exam Structure |
- 175 multiple choice questions, including 25 pretest/unscored
- Time allowed: 3 hours and 30 minutes
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- 200 multiple choice questions, including 25 pretest/unscored
- Time allowed: 4 hours
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Major Exam Content Areas
(# of Items / Area |
- Assessment and Diagnosis (45)
- Planning and Intervention (50)
- Evaluation and Follow-up (34)
- Population Health, Advocacy, & Professional Development(21)
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- Assessment of the Diabetes Continuum (59)
- Interventions for Diabetes Continuum (88)
- Disease Management (28)
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| Practice Exam |
- Over 70 multiple choice questions available in two modes: practice and exam
- $39 ADCES Members
- $59 Nonmembers
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- 50 multiple choice questions in a recommended 60 minute time frame
- Cost: $55
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| Initial Certification Fees |
- $600 ADCES members
- $900 Nonmembers
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| Exam Window |
- June (application due May 1; final deadline May 15 with $50 late fee)
- December (application due Nov 1; final deadline Nov 15 with $50 late fee)
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- Submit application at any time
- Must sit for exam within 90 days of approval of application
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| Renewal Requirements |
- Every 5 years
- $500 ADCES members
- $800 Nonmembers
- 1000 practice hours
- Professional development requirements: There are six categories, including Continuing Education Hours, Academic Credits, Presentations, Publications or Research, Preceptor, and Professional Service.
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- Every 5 years
- $250-$500 fee, depending on deadline chosen
- 1000 renewal practice hours during renewal cycle; definition for renewal practice requirement is expanded over initial requirement (if unable to meet practice hour requirement, need to retake exam and provide documentation of 75 hours of CE)
- Minimum of 75 hours of acceptable activities-minimum of 45 hours of formal CE and maximum of 30 hours of other specified activities (academic courses, presentations, publications, or mentorship for CBDCE)
- Continue to hold the license, certification or registration for the same discipline held at the time of initial certification
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| Certification Details |
Visit our BC-ADM page
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Visit the CDCES page
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