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Eligibility and Credential Process Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following applicants meets the CDCES practice experience eligibility requirement?

    Answer: An RD who has provided at least 1,000 hours of diabetes education over the past 4 years

    CBDCE requires a minimum of 1,000 hours of diabetes self-management education practice within the 4 years preceding application.

  2. A CDCES applicant is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who currently works as a community nutrition educator at a public health department. Which factor most threatens her eligibility?

    Answer: Providing general nutrition education without diabetes-specific DSMES hours

    CDCES practice hours must be diabetes-specific DSMES; general nutrition education without diabetes focus does not fulfill the 1,000-hour diabetes practice experience requirement.

  3. What is the maximum number of times a candidate may attempt the CDCES examination within a 2-year eligibility period?

    Answer: 3 attempts

    CBDCE allows up to 3 examination attempts within the 2-year eligibility period; candidates who fail 3 times must reapply and meet eligibility requirements again.

  4. Which statement correctly describes the educational requirement for CDCES eligibility?

    Answer: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a health-related field is required

    CBDCE requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a health-related field as part of CDCES eligibility criteria.

  5. A candidate who fails the CDCES exam is notified of their score. What additional diagnostic information does CBDCE provide to help with remediation?

    Answer: A performance profile showing relative strength and weakness by content area

    CBDCE provides a diagnostic performance profile by exam content area, allowing failing candidates to identify knowledge gaps and focus their study efforts.

  6. Which scenario would result in disqualification from CDCES eligibility?

    Answer: Having a professional license revoked due to misconduct

    A revoked professional license disqualifies a candidate because active, unrestricted licensure in a healthcare profession is a continuous CDCES eligibility requirement.

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