Diabetes Core Curriculum Workshop

Diabetes Practice Exams

Please visit the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) website for specific information regarding the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE ®) exam and CDE recertification requirements.*

Note: The NCBDE eligibility requirement for the CDE examination has changed. One of the new requirements is: "applicants will need a minimum of 15 clock hours of continuing education activities applicable to diabetes within the two (2) years prior to applying for certification".

By attending The Diabetes Core Curriculum Workshop (DCCW), RDs, RNs, PAs, and NPs can receive 30 clock hours for participating in the DCCW surpassing the minimum of 15 clock hours required by the NCBDE.

* To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education. Pro Health Consulting/Diabetes Core Curriculum Workshop is accredited/approved by ANCC and CDR which are on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers.

Let us help prepare you for the exam and improve your skills as a diabetes educator.   Register for the next Diabetes Core Curriculum Workshop today!

Study Tips

Diabetes Supplemental Reading List – Includes resources from the ADA and AADE as well as suggested books on insulin pumps, calorie counting, and understanding diabetes.

For the CDE examination, study the outline found in the NCBDE examination booklet and read related material. Concentrate particularly in areas in which you do not work (e.g., medications, pregnancy, pediatrics, program planning & development). The examination is practice related. As you are studying, work at applying the new knowledge to your work.

  • One helpful resource is the magazine, "Diabetes Forecast", which you receive if you are a consumer or professional member of the American Diabetes Association. Even though the magazine is geared for patients, it includes helpful information for professionals.
  • Visit Diabetes In Control – "Test your Knowledge" page. There are many questions and answers available for practice. Completing these questions will help you assess where you need to focus your studying and provide practice with test taking.
  • Read all of the "clinical practice guidelines" on the American Diabetes Association (ADA) website. Go to healthcare professionals - clinical practice recommendations.
  • Review the Diabetes Dictionary provided by the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse – studying this vocabulary list will be helpful to prepare for the Diabetes Core Curriculum Workshop and for certification examinations.
  • The American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association have many books and articles that will help increase your knowledge.

Visit the websites on our links page for additional diabetes information.

 

 

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