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Continuing Education and Credential Renewal Flashcards

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  1. A CDCES chooses to renew by examination instead of CE. Which statement is accurate?

    Answer: They must still meet the practice and discipline requirements and pass the exam before the credential expires

    Renewal by exam still requires a current qualifying credential and diabetes practice experience, with the exam passed within the cycle.

  2. Which organization grants and renews the CDCES credential?

    Answer: Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE)

    CBDCE is the credentialing body for the CDCES, separate from the professional association ADCES.

  3. A CDCES wants CE that is more likely to be accepted for renewal. Which choice is best?

    Answer: Diabetes-related activities from providers accredited or recognized by bodies such as ACCME, ANCC, CDR, ACPE, or ADCES

    CBDCE accepts CE from recognized accrediting or approved providers when content is diabetes-relevant.

  4. A CDCES completed 30 CE hours in the 18 months before their current certification began. How do these hours apply to the new cycle?

    Answer: They do not count; CE must be earned within the current certification period

    Renewal CE must be completed within the active certification cycle being renewed.

  5. An educator holds both CDCES and BC-ADM. Which statement about these credentials is correct?

    Answer: They are separate credentials from different bodies with their own renewal requirements

    BC-ADM is offered through ADCES while CDCES is issued by CBDCE, and each has its own renewal process.

  6. During the renewal cycle, a CDCES identifies a knowledge gap in CGM data interpretation. What is the most appropriate professional development step?

    Answer: Select accredited CE targeting CGM metrics such as time in range and AGP reports

    Targeted accredited CE addresses practice gaps while also counting toward renewal hours.

  7. Why does CBDCE require ongoing CE for CDCES renewal?

    Answer: To ensure specialists stay current with evolving diabetes evidence, technology, and standards of care

    Diabetes care changes rapidly, so CE helps maintain competence and public protection.

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