FREE Webinar – Preparing for the CDE® Exam

Are you wondering where to start? Join our FREE live “Preparing for CDE® Exam” webinar or view it On Demand now. 

What is included?

• 70-minute video presentation to help you learn how to focus your time and prepare to take the CDE® Exam
• Test taking tips and strategies to achieve your CDE® goal
• Plenty of sample test questions and test taking tips from Coach Beverly

For complete eligibility requirements, please refer to the:

National Certification Board for Diabetes Education (NCBDE) Certification Examination Handbook

The NCBDE handbook provides a complete review of exam qualifications and details.

• 2019 Certification Examination for Diabetes Educators Handbook

• CDE Exam Content Outline NCBDE – A two page tool to assess your pre-test knowledge.
  • If you are taking the exam prior to July 1st, please use the 2018 CDE Exam Content Outline.

  • If you are taking the exam after July 1st, please use the 2019 CDE Exam Content Outline

National Certification Board for Diabetes Education (NCBDE) Certification Examination Handbook

The NCBDE handbook provides a complete review of exam qualifications and details.

• 2019 Certification Examination for Diabetes Educators Handbook

• CDE Exam Content Outline NCBDE – A two page tool to assess your pre-test knowledge.
  • If you are taking the exam prior to July 1st, please use the 2018 CDE Exam Content Outline.

  • If you are taking the exam after July 1st, please use the 2019 CDE Exam Content Outline

We suggest rating your knowledge in each of the key areas on a scale of 1-5. 

One means you are not very familiar with the content and five means you are a pro. Areas with 1-3 rating deserve the majority to your study time. Areas rated 4-5 warrant less review and study time.

Next, map out a timeline that includes best times to study, topic areas to review and start gathering your study resources.

Practice tests! Practice tests! Practice tests!

To prepare for success, get in your best shape by exercising your test taking muscles. Take as many tests as possible to increase your comfort, confidence and exam readiness.

AADE Diabetes Education Review Guide – 4th Edition 2017

The review guide provides test-taking strategies and the rationale for the correct answers; 450+ self-assessment questions to gauge areas that may require additional study; and 400 questions (2 practice exams/200 questions each) to simulate exam day.

We highly recommend the purchase of this important study tool that provides abundant test taking practice which is critical for success.

Test Taking Toolkit – Online Courses to test your knowledge!

Whether you are preparing for the CDE® or BC-ADM exam, this test taking toolkit is designed to prepare you for success. This toolkit includes two courses with over 200 practice questions to help you prepare and simulate the exam. Plus, we have added a FREE bonus course, Language and Diabetes – What we say matters. Coach Beverly added this course because she believes it contains critical content for the exam and for our clinical practice!

Diabetes Education Services Online University Courses are an excellent way to study for your exam anytime and anywhere that is convenient for you. You will have immediate access to your courses for 1 year after your purchase date.

Each of the test taking courses includes a: 60 minute video presentation, podcast, practice test and additional resources.

This Test Taking Toolkit is designed to prepare you for exam success. This Toolkit includes:

• Preparing for Certification Practice Exam 2019 online course includes:

• • 60 minutes on demand course, where Coach Beverly details the content of the exam and test taking tips. Plus, Coach Beverly reviews a sampling of the questions and explains how to dissect the question, eliminate the wrong answers and avoid getting lured in by juicy answers.
  • 100 question computerized general practice exam that provides vignette-based questions and other critical content that will prepare you for the actual exam.  

• ADA Standards Test Taking Tips Course + 108 Question Practice Test includes:

• • 60 minute on demand course, where Coach Beverly explains to dissect the question, eliminate the wrong answers and avoid getting lured in by juicy answers.
  • 108 test questions based on the most recent ADA Standards of Care. During the webinar, Beverly reviews as many practice questions as possible within the hour time frame. Get ready for success! 

• Language and Diabetes – What we say matters Course 0.5 CEs
  

  Language and Diabetes – What We Say Matters 0.5 CEs – As educators, advocates, spouses, friends, and providers, our use of language can deeply affect the self-view of people living with diabetes everyday.  Thoughtful communication provides a sense of support and empathy and moves both the provider and person living with diabetes toward greater satisfaction and success. The content provide in this course will beneficial for your clinical practice, plus improve exam success.

Art & Science Desk Reference, 4th Ed.

Coach Beverly Study Tip: A student said that one of the things that helped her most with the exam, was reading through the Case Studies in the Art and Science Book. These case studies are easily identifiable in colored boxes in each of the chapters.

Published by AADE, the Art & Science Desk Reference 4th Edition is the must-have resource for all diabetes educators.

This Desk Reference (2017) is written by practicing Diabetes Educators for Diabetes Educators and provides the core knowledge and essential strategies and skills all educators need to facilitate behavior change in persons with diabetes. Boost your knowledge and keep current with all of the critical changes in the healthcare landscape.

Coach Beverly Study Tip: Know the National Goals for the exam. Keep in mind that your particular clinic goals may not match the national goals. So, leave your clinic goals behind when you are taking the exam.

Top 7 Articles to Review

Based on student feedback and the exam outline, here are the top seven articles to start reviewing:

ADA 2019 Standards of Care – This yearly publication by the American Diabetes Association outlines the national goals of care based on the latest research for diabetes management. This is one of the most important guidelines to read as a Certified Diabetes Educator

The CDE® Exam includes content on providing education and self-management training to people with diabetes across their lifetime; this includes kids, women, pregnancy and older adults. It also includes questions on acute illness, hospitalization and insulin pump therapy. The largest test section includes intervention questions. This area focuses on medications, insulin and pattern management, nutrition therapy and exercise.

Join a Live Seminar 

Want a live summary of the key content in a beautiful setting? Attend our three day course in Sacramento California, April 10th – 12th, 2019 or San Diego, CA in September 4th – 6th, 2019. Beverly and her teaching team translate the complex science of diabetes into understandable terms, while keeping it real, practical and fun. You can earn a total of 35+ CEs by attending. 

Diabetes Education Services Online University Courses

With a total of over 50+ CEs offered, our online university presents a multitude of relevant courses and test taking tools for your Diabetes Education. Most courses include an On Demand webinar led by Coach Beverly, a podcast, additional resources and a post presentation test.

Our most popular online course bundle is currently the CDE® Prep Bundle – Level 1, 2, and 3. However the 1-Year Subscription to the entire Online University catalog includes Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 plus our Medication and Test Taking Toolkits. 

We recommend starting with our Level 1 Diabetes Fundamentals, then progressing to Level 2, which focuses on special populations, further review of insulin and medications, hospitalization and more. When you are ready to take the exam, join our Level 3 CDE® Boot Camp to receive the full spectrum of CDE® preparation.

Hit the books

Our most popular book bundle is the AADE Art & Science Desk Reference and Review Guide. Many students find success pairing their online courses with an additional text reference.

For independent study time, these books provide the tools and comprehensive resources that help you focus your study time efficiently and effectively. Purchase the 800+ page Art and Science Reference Book and Review Guide for an additional boost in knowledge! Focus on those areas you have identified during your self assessment.  

NEW AADE Diabetes Education Review Guide – 4th Edition 2017

The review guide provides test-taking strategies and the rationale for the correct answers; 450+ self-assessment questions to gauge areas that may require additional study; and 400 questions (2 practice exams/200 questions each) to simulate exam day.

We highly recommend the purchase of this important study tool that provides abundant test taking practice which is critical for success.

Art & Science Desk Reference, 4th Ed. 

Coach Beverly Study Tip: A student said that one of the things that helped her most with the exam, was reading through the Case Studies in the Art and Science Book. These case studies are easily identifiable in colored boxes in each of the chapters.

Published by AADE, the Art & Science Desk Reference 4th Edition is the must-have resource for all diabetes educators.

This Desk Reference is written by practicing Diabetes Educators for Diabetes Educators and provides the core knowledge and essential strategies and skills all educators need to facilitate behavior change in persons with diabetes. Boost your knowledge and keep current with all of the critical changes in the healthcare landscape.

Coach Beverly Study tip: on the exam, they list the generic and trade names for the medications.  Make sure you know what class the medication belongs to, precautions, side effects and important patient teaching points.

A helpful strategy is to be very familiar with the content outlined in our Medication and Insulin PocketCards.

Diabetes Medication and Insulin PocketCards 

You can now purchase all four of our medication PocketCards in a new laminated accordion style format or download for free now. The perfect study partner! 

We also offer many online courses that review the critical content for medications that will help increase your confidence and knowledge for the exam and your clinical setting.

Anti-hypertensive, Cholesterol and Neuropathy Medications 

The exam also includes questions about common medications to treat hypertension and lipids. Make sure to have a general knowledge of the main classes, side effects precautions and patient education content. Here are the best resources to build your medication knowledge:

Print these “cheat sheets” as part of your studies, plus they are great resources to have available in your practices setting.

AADE Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion

This paper highlights critical content about insulin pump therapy. You will find this useful for teaching patients and families and in preparation for your exam.

Medication Update Toolkit – 3.5 CEs

This Meds Update Toolkit includes two On Demand courses designed to keep you abreast of the rapidly changing world of Diabetes Pharmacology in the Outpatient and Inpatient Setting. If you want cutting edge information on the latest pharmacology and hospital glucose management, we highly recommend this toolkit.

Meds Update – New ADA and EASD Guidelines – Earn 1.5 CE

This course is included in: Medication Update Toolkit. Purchase this course individually for $29 or the entire bundle and save 50%. 

Are you wondering how to apply the newly released 2019 American Diabetes Association (ADA) and European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Management of Hyperglycemia Guidelines into practice? 

Join Beverly to gain insight into the increasingly complex world of diabetes medications and management. This webinar will discuss how to integrate these new medication recommendations into our practice. We will discuss the benefits, considerations and critical information to share with our patients and providers.

• Overview of classes and actions of diabetes medications
• Medication management updates and new recommendations
• Using the ADA/EASD algorithms to improve diabetes care and outcomes

Basal Bolus Insulin in the Hospital Basal Bolus in the Hospital Setting – Earn 2.0 CE  

Glucose control in the hospital matters! This course provides participants with a step-by-step approach to safely and effectively implement Basal Bolus Insulin Therapy in the inpatient setting.

• We discuss appropriate insulin dosing based on the patient’s clinical presentation and apply dosing strategies to a variety of case studies.
• Included are hard-to-manage situations that commonly occur in hospital settings and a discussion of solutions that will keep patients safe and get glucose levels to goal.
• In addition, sample basal/bolus and insulin drip guidelines plus lots of resource articles are included.
• This online course is designed for individuals and is also available for institutions.

“It’s like having a coach  in your pocket!” 

FREE CDE^® Coach App

Our free CDE^® Coach App App provides you with easy access to our Medication PocketCards, Online University login, Free Webinars, Question of the Week, Knowledge Bytes and much more! 

When you download the CDE® Coach App you have immediate access to the most up-to-date information:

• 2019 ADA Standards of Care in easy to read format
• Users enjoy the pinch and zoom function on all PocketCards
• Listen to Online University podcasts on-the-go!
• Updated Diabetes Medication and Insulin PocketCards
• Test your knowledge with our Question of the Week & Rationale

Empowerment vs. Compliance Model Chart

This chart provides a quick and direct summary and contrast of these competing philosophies. The exam philosophy is patient-centered with a focus on empowerment. Review this chart to become familiar with the empowerment approach.

The Use of Language in Diabetes Care and Education (2019)

This review article published in Diabetes Care review the power of language on perceptions and diabetes behaviors. This document reviews effective strategies to communicate about diabetes through our written and spoken language.

AADE 7™ Self-Care Behaviors

A must read for anyone entering the field of Diabetes or as a reference for those already in the field.  These 7 Self-Care Behaviors™ provide a framework for patient centered diabetes self-management education and training (DSME/T) and care.

Join a Live Seminar 

Want a live summary of the key content in a beautiful setting? Attend our three day course in Sacramento California, April 10th – 12th, 2019 or San Diego, CA in September 4th – 6th, 2019. Beverly and her teaching team translate the complex science of diabetes into understandable terms, while keeping it real, practical and fun. You can earn a total of 35+ CEs by attending. 

Diabetes Education Services Online University Courses

With a total of over 50+ CEs offered, our online university presents a multitude of relevant courses and test taking tools for your Diabetes Education. Most courses include an On Demand webinar led by Coach Beverly, a podcast, additional resources and a post presentation test.

Our most popular online course bundle is currently the CDE® Prep Bundle – Level 1, 2, and 3. However the 1-Year Subscription to the entire Online University catalog includes Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 plus our Medication and Test Taking Toolkits. 

We recommend starting with our Level 1 Diabetes Fundamentals, then progressing to Level 2, which focuses on special populations, further review of insulin and medications, hospitalization and more. When you are ready to take the exam, join our Level 3 CDE® Boot Camp to receive the full spectrum of CDE® preparation.

 Eliminate false answers and choose the BEST answer. Don’t get lured in by overly complex answers, look at each answer as either true or false.

Focus on NATIONAL standards– leave your clinical goals behind. 

Don’t read into the question or answers – sift through vignettes to find relevant information. Choose the best answer based on the information provided in the vignette.

Stay centered– move, stand and breathe during the exam.

Celebrate

Please share your success stories with us! You can email anne@diabetesed.net to share your story today!