What best describes the difference between a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) and a person Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM)?
- BC-ADMs are responsible for increased complexity in decision making.
- A bachelor’s degree or higher is required to obtain a CDCES.
- The main difference is that BC-ADM’s prescribe medications based on the diagnosis.
- With an advanced degree, BC-ADM’s are qualified to set up an independent practice.
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Becoming Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) is an excellent professional goal for diabetes specialists with an advanced degree in their field and a professional license as an advanced practice nurse, registered dietitian, or registered pharmacist or provider.
The person holding the BC-ADM credential skillfully manages complex patient needs and assists patients with their therapeutic problem-solving. Within their scope of practice, healthcare professionals who hold the BC-ADM certification:
- Adjust medications
- Treat and monitor acute and chronic complications and other comorbidities
- Counsel patients on lifestyle modifications
- Address psychosocial issues
- Participate in research and mentoring
The scope of advanced diabetes practice includes clinical management skills such as medication adjustment, medical nutrition therapy, exercise planning, counseling for behavior management, and psycho-social issues. There is a focus on research, national standards, medical management of diabetes, and co-conditions, with a person-centered care approach.
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The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the CDCES exam. CBDCE does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES exam, except for those published by CBDCE.
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