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.

• Preparing for Certification Practice Exam 2019 + 100 Practice Test 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 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.

We encourage you to take both of the Test Taking Courses in advance of the course to assess your knowledge.  These sessions are recorded, so you can listen as often as needed. 

This 90-minute course is an advanced level program designed to develop an improved understanding of managing glucose levels through adjusting insulin therapy based on patterns. Learn about insulin dosing strategies based on an individualized patient assessment, insulin sensitivity and other considerations. Strategies to increase patients’ comfort and knowledge about insulin therapy will also be discussed. Real patient data and issues are incorporated into each case study to increase real life application.

Topics include:

• Insulin dosing strategies, based on an individualized patient assessment
• Case studies highlighting insulin sensitivity and other considerations
• Strategies to increase patients’ comfort and knowledge about insulin therapy

This advanced level course is designed to help participants determine the best medication choice based on the patient’s unique characteristics. The content incorporates the management guidelines published by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Algorithms. We will discuss the role of lifestyle changes and review the pros and cons of available diabetes medications using a patient centered approach. In addition, we discuss the medication algorithms in detail. Participants not familiar with the basics of diabetes medication, may benefit from first enrolling in our “Meds for Type 2” and “Insulin 101 Course.”  90-minute course.

Topics include:

• The importance of patient assessment in determining a realistic meds management plan.
• Gain insights into developing an individualized plan to treat hyperglycemia in collaboration with the person with diabetes
• Strategies on adjusting meds plus lifestyle to achieve glucose targets

This 70-minute course includes updated goals and guidelines for children living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This course discusses the special issues diabetes educators need to be aware of when working with children with diabetes and their families.  We discuss the clinical presentation of diabetes, goals of care and normal growth and development through the early years through adolescence. Strategies to prevent acute and long term complications are included with an emphasis on positive coping for family and child with diabetes.

Topics include:

• Discuss goals of care for Type 1 and Type 2 Kids with Diabetes
• State strategies to prevent acute and chronic complications
• Discuss importance of positive psycho-social adjustment and resources