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IMPORTANT NEWS
March 15 - May 15, 2023 - The 2023 CDCES Scholarship Program application window is open. CBDCE established the scholarship program to support the journey for health professionals in the specialty and to encourage diversity in the pool of health professionals holding the CDCES credential. Learn more.
April 1 - June 1, 2023 - The window to apply for a CBDCE Board position will open soon. The Board is looking to fill several positions for service starting in 2024. Have you ever thought about serving on the CBDCE board? Learn more here. The application window will open April 1.
May 2022 Update: To address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the ability of health professionals pursuing the CDCES credential to accrue practice experience in diabetes care and education (DCE), the CBDCE Board of Directors has approved an extension of the temporary changes to the professional practice requirement relating to DCE for initial certification. Learn more about what changed in our Pandemic Impact Certification Statement.
The CDCES credential is held by
registered nurses, advanced practice nurses,
registered dietitian nutritionists,
pharmacists, physicians, PAs, and other
health professionals of the diabetes care & education team.
registered nurses, advanced practice nurses,
registered dietitian nutritionists,
pharmacists, physicians, PAs, and other
health professionals of the diabetes care & education team.
Certification Renewal
The renewal by CE Grace Period Option is available from 1/1/2023 to 3/31/2023. The Grace Period Option does require the submittal of a paper application and CE documentation.
Each quarter CBDCE will spotlight a current CDCES to acknowledge and promote the value of being a CDCES.
Live Remote Proctoring
Live Remote Proctoring (LRP) is now available for the CDCES exam! Candidates have the convenience and flexibility of taking the CDCES exam by either testing at a PSI Test Center or by LRP!