BC-ADM
Introduction to Renewal
Individuals holding the BC-ADM® certification must renew every five years and the renewal process must be completed prior to their certification expiration date. As a courtesy, individuals up for renewal will be notified by Meazure Learning 6 months (via email and U.S. mail), 3 months (email only) and 1 month (email only) prior to certification expiration. It is the responsibility of the individual to renew certification prior to their certification expiration date. For timely processing, the certification renewal application should be submitted no later than 45 days prior to certification expiration. Find the expiration date on the BC-ADM certificate or by sending an inquiry to info@cbdce.org.
Renewal of certification is accomplished through a combination of practice hours and professional development. Renewal by exam is not an option for the BC-ADM certification program.
Renewal Requirements
- Hold a current, active and unrestricted RN, RD, RPh, PA, or MD/DO license in a state or territory of the U.S. or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country
- Hold a current BC-ADM® certification
- Complete the professional development requirements (must be completed within the accrual cycle)
- Complete a minimum of 1,000 practice hours in advanced diabetes management (must be completed within the accrual cycle)
- Pay the renewal fee ($500 for 2026)
- Comply with the renewal audit, if selected during application process.
For newly certified CDCESs, you will renew in your expiration year and the accrual cycle begins January 1 following your certification year. Renewal by exam opens in January of your expiration year; renewal by continuing education opens in July of your expiration year - refer to the Renewal Handbook for renewal window dates, fees, and deadlines.
Examples:
- Jasmine became certified on June 14, 2022, her certification expires on June 14, 2027, her accrual cycle began June 15, 2022.
- Steve became certified on December 15, 2022, his certification expires on December 15, 2027, his accrual cycle began December 16, 2022.
We know five years seems far away right as you just became certified, but now is the time to:
- Learn about the various renewal pathways
- Add an appointment to your calendar for January 1 of the year your certification expires that reminds you to check in with CBDCE to ensure you understand what is needed for renewal.
Renewal Handbook & Audit Documentation
- Need to provide verification of Preceptor Experience for your BC-ADM audit? Download the Preceptor Form here.
Application Submission
Log in to start your application using the username and password from previous renewal or application. Check the box on the screen for renewal. Follow the prompts to go through all application steps.
BC-ADM Renewal Application Log In
BC-ADM Renewal FAQs
What are the BC-ADM renewal requirements?
Renewal of certification is accomplished through a combination of practice hours and professional development. Renewal by exam is not an option for BC-ADM renewal.
- Hold a current, active and unrestricted RN, RD, RPh, PA, or MD/DO license in a state or territory of the U.S. or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country
- Hold a current BC-ADM® certification
- Complete the professional development requirements (must be completed within the accrual cycle)
- Complete a minimum of 1,000 practice hours in advanced diabetes management (must be completed within the accrual cycle)
- Pay the renewal fee ($500 for 2026)
- Comply with the renewal audit, if selected.
What is the BC-ADM renewal practice hour requirement?
A minimum of 1,000 practice hours related to the role of an advanced diabetes manager is required. Hours of direct clinical supervision of, or precepting students/residents in, clinical practice may be counted towards practice hours. The direct clinical supervision must be in diabetes care.
Activities that count towards practice hour requirement include:
- Managing complex patient needs
- Assisting patients with therapeutic problem‐solving
- Adjusting medications if within their discipline's scope of practice
- Treating and monitoring acute and chronic complications and other comorbidities
- Addressing psychosocial issues
- Participating in research
- Mentoring other clinicians in diabetes care
Additional details are available in the Renewal Handbook.
How do I document my hours for BC-ADM renewal?
You will be asked, on the application, to provide the institution, supervisor, start/end date and clinical practice hours for the hours you are reporting. Only candidates selected for audit will be asked to provide supporting documentation to verify the information provided in the application.
When do I renew by BC-ADM certification?
Individuals holding the BC-ADM certification must renew every five years and must be renewed prior to their certification expiration date. (MUST apply for renewal prior to the expiration date of their current BC-ADM certificate). A renewal application may be started at any time, but once started, must be completed within 90 days. After that time, it will be closed.
If you missed applying for renewal but are still within 90 days from your expiration date, you may still renew but in addition to the renewal fee, you will need to pay a late fee of $50.
Expiration Date: Check date on certificate
Recommended Renewal Window: Submit renewal application no later than 45 days before expiration
90 Day Grace Period: Pay late fee and refrain from using expired credential
Post 90 Days from Expiration: Apply as new candidate and refrain from using expired credential
What is the BC-ADM professional development requirement?
Candidates must meet 2 out of 6 Professional Development categories (1-5 may be doubled). Refer to the grid below for description of each PDU category:
| Category | Description | Time or Number Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuing Education Hours | 75 contact hours (may be doubled to 150 contact hours) obtained within the 5 years preceding renewal application submission |
| 2 | Academic Credits | 5 semester credits or 6 quarter credits (may be doubled) taken during the certification period Academic credits must be converted to hours and used for this category:
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| 3 | Presentations | Total presentation time of at least 5 hours (may be doubled to 10 hours) |
| 4 | Publication or Research | Publication: One article (may be doubled to two articles OR Primary author of content (may be doubled to two) OR Grant writer for a federal, state, or national organization (may be doubled to two grants) Research:
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| 5 | Preceptor | At least 120 hours (may be doubled to 240 hours of precepting) |
| 6 | Professional Service | At least 100 hours of volunteer service related to diabetes care during the certification cycle (may not be doubled) |
What communications are sent for the BC-ADM renewal?
Visit the BC-ADM Renewal Handbook for a complete listing of the communications that will be sent to you concerning your BC-ADM renewal.
My contact information has changed. How can I update this?
You will need to contact Meazure Learning to update your contact information for your BC-ADM certification/application.
If you hold both a CDCES and BC-ADM certification, you’ll need to make 2 updates
- For your CDCES certification, you’ll update your contact information for your CDCES certification in your CDCES dashboard at www.cbdce.org
- For your BC-ADM renewal application/certification, you’ll need to contact Meazure Learning
How do I get my BC-ADM certification renewal related questions answered?
Meazure Learning offers assistance to BC-ADM renewal candidates and can be reached by emailing candidatesupport@meazurelearning.com or by calling 919.572.6880. If you have further questions, use the CBDCE contact form, being sure to include the details of your question.
Reinstatement of Expired Certification
Renewal Grace Period
If your certification has expired and it is within 90 days from the expiration date, you may apply for renewal by paying a non-refundable late fee of $50.00 (in addition to the renewal fee).
Post Grace Period
After the 90-day grace period, candidates wishing to regain BC-ADM certification will need to reapply for the BC-ADM exam, meet all the criteria as a new candidate, and pass the exam.
Expiration Date: Check date on certificate
Recommended Renewal Window: Submit renewal application no later than 45 days before expiration
90 Day Grace Period: Pay late fee and do not use the BC-ADM credential until successful renewal of certification is provided
Post 90 Days from Expiration: Apply as new candidate and do not use the BC-ADM credential