CDCES Certification

[Video] Why See a CDCES When You Have Diabetes (1:09 minutes)

CDCES Knowledge Check 1

True or False: A CDCES can help clients better understand their diabetes diagnosis.

  • True
  • False

[Video] Becoming a CDCES (11:42 minutes)

CDCES Knowledge Check 2

Which of the following is not mentioned as one of the four critical times that diabetes self management education and support should be provided?

  • Diagnosis
  • Annual assessment
  • Once every month
  • When transitions occur

True or False: To receive the CDCES credential, you must pass an exam.

  • True
  • False

[Video] How to become a CDCES (1:16 minute)

CDCES Knowledge Check 3

True or False: To become a CDCES, you must have at least 2000 practicing hours providing diabetes care and education to patients with diabetes within four years.

  • True
  • False

[Video] Locating the CDCES Directory Tool (1:05 minutes)

CDCES Knowledge Check 4

True or False: If you are thinking about pursuing the CDCES credential, it may be helpful to locate a CDCES near you to get personal feedback about the process and how the credential is used in their career.

  • True
  • False

[Video] The Value of Becoming a CDCES (3:57 minutes)

CDCES Knowledge Check 5

Which of the following could be reasons to consider becoming a CDCES?

  • To expand your professional opportunities
  • To assure the public that you have the knowledge to offer quality care
  • To support your personal lifelong learning and development
  • All of the above

[Video] The Value of CDCES with College Diabetes Network (2:07 minutes)

CDCES Knowledge Check 6

True or False: A CDCES may be especially helpful for the college age population due to changing environments and schedules as well as the additional stress brought on by academia.

  • True
  • False