Eligibility and Credential Process Flashcards
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The CDCES exam is a computer-based test (CBT). Which of the following best describes its format?
Answer: 175 multiple-choice questions (150 scored + 25 unscored pretest) with a 3.5-hour time limit
The CDCES exam consists of 175 multiple-choice questions (150 scored, 25 unscored pretest items) with a 3.5-hour time limit at a Prometric testing center.
How does the CBDCE determine the passing score for the CDCES examination?
Answer: A criterion-referenced passing standard set by a panel of subject matter experts
CBDCE uses a criterion-referenced standard (modified Angoff method) established by subject matter expert panels to set the minimum passing score, not a percentage or relative norm.
A candidate with a documented disability requests testing accommodations for the CDCES exam. Which organization is responsible for approving these accommodations?
Answer: CBDCE (Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education)
CBDCE is the credentialing body responsible for evaluating and approving testing accommodation requests for candidates with documented disabilities under ADA guidelines.
Which professional would NOT qualify for CDCES eligibility based on professional background alone?
Answer: A Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) who teaches diabetes exercise classes
Certified Personal Trainers are not licensed healthcare professionals in the clinical sense required by CBDCE, so a CPT credential alone does not satisfy the professional eligibility requirement.
A candidate submits a CDCES application. Which document does CBDCE require to verify practice experience hours?
Answer: Verification from a supervisor or employer confirming diabetes education hours
CBDCE requires that practice experience hours be verified by a supervisor or employer -- not self-attested alone -- to ensure accuracy and prevent fraud.
After passing the CDCES exam, when does the initial 5-year certification period begin?
Answer: On the date the candidate passed the exam
The 5-year CDCES certification period begins on the date the candidate passed the exam, establishing the renewal deadline exactly 5 years later.
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