CDCES Eligibility and Credential Process

Question 1

What is a primary requirement to become a CDCES?

Accepted Answer

Have a current, active license in a health-related profession

Answer

Hold a master's degree in any field

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Complete a research project on diabetes

Answer

Be a certified diabetes patient

Question 2

How many practice hours in diabetes care and education are required to be eligible for the CDCES exam?

Accepted Answer

2,000 hours

Answer

500 hours

Answer

1,000 hours

Answer

4,000 hours

Question 3

Which organization administers the CDCES certification?

Accepted Answer

Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE)

Answer

American Diabetes Association (ADA)

Answer

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)

Question 4

What type of topics are covered in the CDCES certification exam?

Accepted Answer

A broad range of diabetes-related topics, including patient-centered care

Answer

Only diabetes pharmacology and medication

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Only general nutrition principles

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Business management and financial accounting

Question 5

If an applicant does not pass the CDCES exam, they can:

Accepted Answer

Retake the exam after meeting reapplication requirements

Answer

Retake the exam immediately the next day

Answer

Appeal the decision and receive certification automatically

Answer

Skip the exam and obtain certification through work experience