Level 2 | Hospitals & Hyperglycemia | 1.5 CEs
2023-05-30 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Research clearly demonstrates the importance of glucose control during hospitalization to improve outcomes not only in the inpatient setting but after discharge. This course reviews the evidence that supports inpatient glucose control & outlines practical strategies to achieve targets in the inpatient setting. We incorporate the latest American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes & provide links to resources & inpatient management templates.
Objectives:

Describe the impact of hyperglycemia in the hospital setting.

Discuss the importance of inpatient glucose control.

List three strategies to get glucose to goal in the hospital setting.

Intended Audience: A great course for healthcare professionals seeking strategies to manage and improve inpatient diabetes care.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Earn 1.5 CEs
Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.
Enroll in our entire Level 2 – Standards of Care to join us for the below 2023 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

December 1, 2022 – Class 1: Meds Management Update for Type 2 | New ADA/EASD Consensus Statement | 1.5 CEs
December 8, 2022 – Class 2: Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards | 1.0 CE
December 20, 2022 – Class 3: How to Assess Well-Being | From Populations to Individuals | 1.5 CEs
February 2, 2023 – Class 4: ADA Standards of Care | 2.0 CEs
March 28, 2023 – Class 5: Critical Assessment in Diabetes Care | Fine-Tuning Diabetes Detective Skills | 2.0 CEs
April 11, 2023 – Class 6: Microvascular Complications Prevention & Treatment | Eye, Kidney, Nerve Disease | 1.5
May 4, 2023 – Class 7: Cardiovascular Disease & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
May 9, 2023 – Class 8: Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs
May 11, 2023 – Class 9: Older Adults & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
May 18, 2023 – Class 10: From Tots to Teens | Diabetes Standards | 1.5 CEs
May 25, 2023 – Class 11: Pregnancy & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
May 30, 2023 – Class 12: Hospitals & Hyperglycemia | 1.5 CEs
June 1, 2023 – Class 13: Setting up a Successful DSME Program | 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

Level 2 | Setting up a Successful DSME Program | 1.5 CEs
2023-06-01 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This course provides you with a succinct overview of the latest standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) & Support Programs. If you are taking certification exams or considering setting up a DSME program, this program is designed for you. We highlight the newly revised & simplified standards & provide strategies for program implementation. In addition, we discuss Medicare Reimbursement & covered benefits. This course provides insights into the exam philosophy & also highlights critical content areas.
Objectives:

Describe DSME program examples from across the country.

List the six standards for creating a successful DSME program.

Discuss marketing strategies for success.

Describe Medicare Reimbursement for diabetes care & education.

Intended Audience: If you are taking the CDCES Exam or considering setting up a DSME program, this program is designed for you.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Earn 1.5 CEs
Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.
Enroll in our entire Level 2 – Standards of Care to join us for the below 2023 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

December 1, 2022 – Class 1: Meds Management Update for Type 2 | New ADA/EASD Consensus Statement | 1.5 CEs
December 8, 2022 – Class 2: Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards | 1.0 CE
December 20, 2022 – Class 3: How to Assess Well-Being | From Populations to Individuals | 1.5 CEs
February 2, 2023 – Class 4: ADA Standards of Care | 2.0 CEs
March 28, 2023 – Class 5: Critical Assessment in Diabetes Care | Fine-Tuning Diabetes Detective Skills | 2.0 CEs
April 11, 2023 – Class 6: Microvascular Complications Prevention & Treatment | Eye, Kidney, Nerve Disease | 1.5
May 4, 2023 – Class 7: Cardiovascular Disease & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
May 9, 2023 – Class 8: Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs
May 11, 2023 – Class 9: Older Adults & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
May 18, 2023 – Class 10: From Tots to Teens | Diabetes Standards | 1.5 CEs
May 25, 2023 – Class 11: Pregnancy & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
May 30, 2023 – Class 12: Hospitals & Hyperglycemia | 1.5 CEs
June 1, 2023 – Class 13: Setting up a Successful DSME Program | 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

FREE Preparing for the BC-ADM Exam Webinar – What you need to know
2023-07-11 11:30 - 12:45 (America/Los_Angeles)
July 11, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. PST
Preparing for the BC-ADM Exam – What you need to know
Join us for this live webinar

Becoming BC-ADM is a great achievement for diabetes health care professionals with an advanced degree in their field and a professional license as an advanced practice nurse, registered dietitian, or registered pharmacist. The scope of advanced diabetes practice includes patient management skills such as medication adjustment, medical nutrition therapy, exercise planning, counseling for behavior management and psychosocial issues.
Attaining optimal metabolic control in the diabetic client may include treatment and monitoring of acute and chronic complications. This webinar will review changes in requirements for 2023, exam eligibility and test format, strategies to succeed along with a review of study tips and test-taking tactics.
Coach Beverly will review sample test questions and the reasoning behind choosing the right answers. We hope you can join us for this webinar.
Click here for a bunch of free resources, a reading list and to register for FREE Webinar.

FREE Webinar: Diabetes & Language | What we say matters | 0.5 CEs
2023-07-12 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
As educators, advocates, spouses, friends, and providers, our use of language can deeply affect the self-view of people living with diabetes every day.
Intentional communication is a powerful tool that can uncover trauma, identify barriers, and move both the provider and person with diabetes toward a greater understanding of the issues involved.
The language used in the health care setting is immensely important in determining trust, mutual respect, and meaningful long-term relationships.
Objectives:

Learn phrases, words, and approaches that can be left behind.
Describe diabetes language that is respectful, inclusive, person-centered, and imparts hope.
Discuss how to evaluate for ACE and provide trauma-informed care
Practice communicating about diabetes using phrases free from judgment with a focus on a strength-based approach.

Intended Audience: A critical course for anyone in the field of diabetes education!
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Two registration options:

Enroll for FREE (No CEs): Click here to enroll.
Earn 0.5 CEs – Fee: $19.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.

Enroll in our entire Level 4 | Advanced & Specialty Topic Courses to join us for the below 2023 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)
Clinical Practice & Assessment

July 27, 2023 – Class 1: Type 2 Diabetes Intensive | 2 CEs
August 10, 2023 – Class 2: 3 Steps to Save Feet; Assess, Screen, & Report | 1.0 CEs
August 14, 2023 – Class 3: Cancer & Diabetes | 1.25 CEs

Insulin Calculations & Pattern Management

August 22, 2023 – Class 4: Insulin Calculation Workshop | From Pumps & Beyond | 1.5 CEs
August 29, 2023 – Class 5: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 1 | 1.5 CEs
August 31, 2023 – Class 6: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs
October 24, 2023 – Class 7: Basal Bolus Therapy in Hospital |1.5 CEs

Beyond the Usual Diabetes Topics

November 16, 2023 – Class 8: Getting to the Gut (& Skin) | 1.0 CEs
Class 9: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

Bonus Courses

July 12, 2023 – Class 10: What We Say Matters: Language that Respects the Individual and Imparts Hope | 0.5 CEs
Class 11: Mindfulness & Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter Webinar | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information
Two registration options:

Enroll for FREE (No CEs): Click here to enroll.
Earn 0.5 CEs – Fee: $19.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.

FREE Prep for CDCES Exam Webinar
2023-07-13 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us to get ready to succeed a the CDCES Exam. This course will transform your test anxiety into calm self-confidence and test taking readiness. Topics covered include:

Changes in requirements for 2023
Exam eligibility and test format
Strategies to succeed
Review of study tips and test taking tactics.

We will review sample test questions, and the reasoning behind choosing the right answers.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Intended Audience: This FREE webinar is designed for individual or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants and other health care providers interested in achieving excellence in diabetes care and becoming Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists®.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator who has passed her CDCES Exam 7 times. She is a nationally recognized diabetes expert for over 25 years.
More info on our Prep for CDCES Page >>
Register for July 13, 2023 FREE Webinar

Level 4 | Type 2 Diabetes Intensive | 2 CEs
2023-07-27 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This course provides a detailed overview of the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes, prevention strategies, & cardiovascular risk reduction. In addition, we highlight type 2 treatment approaches including nutrition, activity, oral & injectable medications plus screening & treatment guidelines for micro & macrovascular diseases. Through case studies & discussion, we highlight strategies to focus on a person-centered approach along with attention to psychosocial care for people living with diabetes.
Objectives:

Discuss the current epidemiology of type 2 diabetes.

Describe the classification, terminology & diagnostic criteria for diabetes.

Identify the eight pathophysiologic defects associated with the ominous octet.

Describe evidence and strategies to prevent type 2 diabetes.

State strategies to implement a person-centered approach to those with diabetes.

Discuss key aspects of type 2 diabetes management including education, therapeutic lifestyle changes, glucose, lipid, & hypertension management plus referrals.

Understand the overarching principles of management of type 2 DM including.

Intended Audience: These courses are knowledge-based activities designed for individuals or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, & other health care providers interested in enhancing their knowledge of management of inpatient hyperglycemia.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Earn 1.5 CEs
Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.
Enroll in our entire Level 4 | Advanced & Specialty Topic Courses to join us for the below 2023 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)
Clinical Practice & Assessment

July 27, 2023 – Class 1: Type 2 Diabetes Intensive | 2 CEs
August 10, 2023 – Class 2: 3 Steps to Save Feet; Assess, Screen, & Report | 1.0 CEs
August 14, 2023 – Class 3: Cancer & Diabetes | 1.25 CEs

Insulin Calculations & Pattern Management

August 22, 2023 – Class 4: Insulin Calculation Workshop | From Pumps & Beyond | 1.5 CEs
August 29, 2023 – Class 5: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 1 | 1.5 CEs
August 31, 2023 – Class 6: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs
October 24, 2023 – Class 7: Basal Bolus Therapy in Hospital |1.5 CEs

Beyond the Usual Diabetes Topics

November 16, 2023 – Class 8: Getting to the Gut (& Skin) | 1.0 CEs
Class 9: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

Bonus Courses

July 12, 2023 – Class 10: What We Say Matters: Language that Respects the Individual and Imparts Hope | 0.5 CEs
Class 11: Mindfulness & Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter Webinar | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

Keynote: Revitalize your Diabetes Program or Business with Proven Strategies
2023-08-04 15:20 - 16:05 (America/Chicago)
Join Coach Beverly for this exciting session. As president of Diabetes Education Services, Beverly Thomassian believes that we can improve care through education, advocacy and curiosity. She is celebrating 25 years as a CEO of a growing company that provides compassionate evidence-based diabetes education. In addition, she has spearheaded many successful inpatient and outpatient diabetes community programs and strongly believes in the importance of mentoring.

Less than ten percent of people with diabetes ever attend a Diabetes Self-Management Program or see a registered dietitian. Yet, there is ample evidence that people with diabetes experience improved outcomes when receiving DSMES. Plus, the ADA recommends that all people with diabetes receive MNT and DSME on a regular basis. As diabetes healthcare professionals, we need to take an active role in closing this gap and increasing participant engagement within our communities. If you are starting a diabetes program or practice or if you want to revitalize your current program, you will gain fresh ideas from this exciting session.
Click here for more info and to register.
Registration.
FAQ.
Objectives:

Equitable Care for Diverse Individuals and Populations
Diabetes and the Cardiometabolic Continuum
Psychosocial/Behavioral Health
Technology Integration
The Business of Providing Cost-Effective & Quality Care
Mitigating Therapeutic Inertia Through Team-Based Care

See complete track descriptions here.
Dates: August 4-7, 2023 – Central standard time zone – Click here for schedule.
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX.
Hotel information here.
Travel Information here.
CEs: 19.5 CE/CME – 45 CE/CME additional info here.

Want to invite Coach Beverly Thomassian to present at your next event?
Read more here about Coach Beverly’s keynote topics and full-day training program.
We recommend booking in advance since Beverly’s calendar is quickly filling up!
Please contact us at info@DiabetesEd.net for availability or call Bryanna at 530-893-8635.

FREE: Level 4 | 3 Steps to DeFEET Amputation; Assess, Screen, & Report
2023-08-10 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Coach Beverly will walk participants through the 3-Step Process to Save Feet; Assess, Screen, & Report. She will provide simple and clear instructions on how to assess and inspect feet, along with risk assessment & action steps. We will share free teaching tools, strategies, & documentation forms adapted from the Lower Extremity Prevention Program (LEAP) that you can immediately implement in your practice setting.
Objectives:

Describe steps involved in effective foot assessment made easy.

Demonstrate how to use a monofilament to assess sensation.

Discuss the use of screening forms to report findings.

Intended Audience: This course is designed for all health care providers and educators, who are interested in learning more about assessing and saving feet in people living with diabetes.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Two registration options:

Enroll for FREE (No CEs): Click here to enroll.
Earn 0.5 CEs – Fee: $19.00 –Click here to enroll in the course.

Enroll in our entire Level 4 | Advanced & Specialty Topic Courses to join us for the below 2023 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)
Clinical Practice & Assessment

July 27, 2023 – Class 1: Type 2 Diabetes Intensive | 2 CEs
August 10, 2023 – Class 2: 3 Steps to DeFeet Amputation; Assess, Screen, & Report | 1.0 CEs
August 14, 2023 – Class 3: Cancer & Diabetes | 1.25 CEs

Insulin Calculations & Pattern Management

August 22, 2023 – Class 4: Insulin Calculation Workshop | From Pumps & Beyond | 1.5 CEs
August 29, 2023 – Class 5: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 1 | 1.5 CEs
August 31, 2023 – Class 6: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs
October 24, 2023 – Class 7: Basal Bolus Therapy in Hospital |1.5 CEs

Beyond the Usual Diabetes Topics

November 16, 2023 – Class 8: Getting to the Gut (& Skin) | 1.0 CEs
Class 9: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

Bonus Courses

July 12, 2023 – Class 10: What We Say Matters: Language that Respects the Individual and Imparts Hope | 0.5 CEs
Class 11: Mindfulness & Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter Webinar | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information
Two registration options:

Enroll for FREE (No CEs): Click here to enroll.
Earn 0.5 CEs – Fee: $19.00 –Click here to enroll in the course.

Level 4 | Cancer & Diabetes | 1.25 CEs
2023-08-14 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Patients with cancer often experience hyperglycemia secondary to treatment, which can increase the risk of infection & compromise their nutritional status. In addition, recent research has identified the link between diabetes & cancer. Join us to learn more about this unexpected link & treatment strategies for steroid-induced hyperglycemia using a case study approach.
Objectives:

Discuss the relationship between cancer, hyperglycemia, & insulin resistance.

State 3 benefits of normalizing glucose levels during chemotherapy.

Using a case study approach, discuss strategies to improve glucose levels & quality of life.

Intended Audience: These courses are knowledge-based activities designed for individuals or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, & other health care providers interested in enhancing their knowledge of diabetes management for people with cancer.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Earn 1.25 CEs
Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.
Enroll in our entire Level 4 | Advanced & Specialty Topic Courses to join us for the below 2023 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)
Clinical Practice & Assessment

July 27, 2023 – Class 1: Type 2 Diabetes Intensive | 2 CEs
August 10, 2023 – Class 2: 3 Steps to DeFeet Amputation; Assess, Screen, & Report | 1.0 CEs
August 14, 2023 – Class 3: Cancer & Diabetes | 1.25 CEs

Insulin Calculations & Pattern Management

August 22, 2023 – Class 4: Insulin Calculation Workshop | From Pumps & Beyond | 1.5 CEs
August 29, 2023 – Class 5: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 1 | 1.5 CEs
August 31, 2023 – Class 6: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs
October 24, 2023 – Class 7: Basal Bolus Therapy in Hospital |1.5 CEs

Beyond the Usual Diabetes Topics

November 16, 2023 – Class 8: Getting to the Gut (& Skin) | 1.0 CEs
Class 9: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

Bonus Courses

July 12, 2023 – Class 10: What We Say Matters: Language that Respects the Individual and Imparts Hope | 0.5 CEs
Class 11: Mindfulness & Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter Webinar | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

FREE Prep for CDCES Exam Webinar
2023-08-17 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us to get ready to succeed a the CDCES Exam. This course will transform your test anxiety into calm self-confidence and test taking readiness. Topics covered include:

Changes in requirements for 2023
Exam eligibility and test format
Strategies to succeed
Review of study tips and test taking tactics.

We will review sample test questions, and the reasoning behind choosing the right answers.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Intended Audience: This FREE webinar is designed for individual or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants and other health care providers interested in achieving excellence in diabetes care and becoming Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists®.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator who has passed her CDCES Exam 7 times. She is a nationally recognized diabetes expert for over 25 years.
More info on our Prep for CDCES Page >>
Register for August 17, 2023 FREE Webinar

Level 4 | Insulin Calculation Workshop | From Pumps & Beyond | 1.5 CEs
2023-08-22 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Determining basal & bolus rates for multiple daily injections or insulin pumps can seem overwhelming. This course provides participants with a step-by-step approach to determining basal rates, bolus ratios & how to problem-solve when blood glucose levels aren’t on target. During this course, Coach Beverly provides abundant case studies to give participants hands-on practice & build confidence when calculating insulin doses for a variety of situations.
Objectives:

Describe using formulas to determine appropriate insulin dosing.

Discuss strategies to determine & fine-tune basal insulin dose.

Describe how to determine & fine-tune bolus rates including coverage for carbs & hyperglycemia.

Using a case study approach, utilize calculations to determine the best insulin dosing strategy.

Intended Audience: These courses are knowledge-based activities designed for individuals or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, & other health care providers interested in enhancing their knowledge of management of inpatient hyperglycemia.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Earn 1.5 CEs
Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.
Enroll in our entire Level 4 | Advanced & Specialty Topic Courses to join us for the below 2023 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)
Clinical Practice & Assessment

July 27, 2023 – Class 1: Type 2 Diabetes Intensive | 2 CEs
August 10, 2023 – Class 2: 3 Steps to DeFeet Amputation; Assess, Screen, & Report | 1.0 CEs
August 14, 2023 – Class 3: Cancer & Diabetes | 1.25 CEs

Insulin Calculations & Pattern Management

August 22, 2023 – Class 4: Insulin Calculation Workshop | From Pumps & Beyond | 1.5 CEs
August 29, 2023 – Class 5: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 1 | 1.5 CEs
August 31, 2023 – Class 6: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs
October 24, 2023 – Class 7: Basal Bolus Therapy in Hospital |1.5 CEs

Beyond the Usual Diabetes Topics

November 16, 2023 – Class 8: Getting to the Gut (& Skin) | 1.0 CEs
Class 9: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

Bonus Courses

July 12, 2023 – Class 10: What We Say Matters: Language that Respects the Individual and Imparts Hope | 0.5 CEs
Class 11: Mindfulness & Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter Webinar | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

FREE Live Webinar | Behavior Change Theories Made Easy
2023-08-23 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us live on August 23rd from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm for our Free Webinar: Behavior Change Theories Made Easy
Keeping all the behavior change and learning theories straight can be daunting, especially if you are trying to get to the “best” answer for certification exams. Coach Beverly feels your pain and wants to help out. To say thanks for 25 years, she’s hosting a FREE Behavior Change Webinar to sort out and dissect the theories most relevant in clinical practice and for exam preparation.
Objectives:

Describe 4 of the most common behavior change theories.
Discuss how to apply these theories in clinical practice.
List the steps in the transtheoretical model
Have fun testing these theories out in real life.

Can’t make it live? No worries. We will send post the recorded version to the Online University within 24 hours of the broadcast
Intended Audience: All health care professionals who are coaching individuals to support healthier self-management or who are taking the CDCES or BC-ADM exam.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 20 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from UCLA, with a focus on behavioral health and education.
Two registration options:

Enroll for FREE (No CEs): Click here to enroll.
Earn 0.5 CEs – Fee: $19.00 –Click here to enroll in the course.

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

Level 4 | Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 1 | 1.5 CEs
2023-08-28 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
During this webinar Coach, Beverly addresses each of these glucose mysteries & more, using a person-centered approach. She describes a stepwise approach to evaluate glucose patterns & correct common issues encountered by people living with type 1 diabetes.
Objectives:

Describe common glucose mysteries encountered by people with type 1 diabetes.
Using a stepwise approach, evaluate factors affecting glucose patterns.
State interventions to increase time-in-range & improve quality of life.

Intended Audience: These courses are knowledge-based activities designed for individuals or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, & other health care providers interested in enhancing their knowledge of management of inpatient hyperglycemia.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Earn 1.5 CEs
Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.
Enroll in our entire Level 4 | Advanced & Specialty Topic Courses to join us for the below 2023 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)
Clinical Practice & Assessment

July 27, 2023 – Class 1: Type 2 Diabetes Intensive | 2 CEs
August 10, 2023 – Class 2: 3 Steps to DeFeet Amputation; Assess, Screen, & Report | 1.0 CEs
August 14, 2023 – Class 3: Cancer & Diabetes | 1.25 CEs

Insulin Calculations & Pattern Management

August 22, 2023 – Class 4: Insulin Calculation Workshop | From Pumps & Beyond | 1.5 CEs
August 28, 2023 – Class 5: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 1 | 1.5 CEs
August 31, 2023 – Class 6: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs
October 24, 2023 – Class 7: Basal Bolus Therapy in Hospital |1.5 CEs

Beyond the Usual Diabetes Topics

November 16, 2023 – Class 8: Getting to the Gut (& Skin) | 1.0 CEs
Class 9: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

Bonus Courses

July 12, 2023 – Class 10: What We Say Matters: Language that Respects the Individual and Imparts Hope | 0.5 CEs
Class 11: Mindfulness & Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter Webinar | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

New: Diabetes Tech Data | Hands-on Data Interpretation Workshop with Dr. Diana Isaacs | 4 CEs
2023-08-30 11:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us live on August 30th, 2023, at 11:30 am PST for our NEW: Diabetes Technology Data Toolkit: Hands-on Data Interpretation Workshop with Dr. Diana Isaacs
As diabetes technology is becoming commonplace in our practice, figuring out how to make sense of all the data can seem overwhelming. Dr. Isaacs has a special knack for breaking down the essential elements of the Ambulatory Glucose Profile (AGP) and other reports to provide participants with a clear road map for data interpretation. She includes many sample practice cases utilizing CGM, connected pens, and insulin pumps.
Can’t make it live? No worries. We will send post the recorded version to the Online University within 24 hours of the broadcast.
Topics include:

Learn how to review the ambulatory glucose profile (AGP) report systematically and efficiently.
Understand the key metrics of CGM Data and person-centered goals.
Utilize CGM and connected data to make medication adjustments and lifestyle/behavior recommendations.
Apply data interpretation principles to a wide variety of cases in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

By attending this interactive workshop, participants will become more confident in interpreting the AGP and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data and determining needed medication and lifestyle adjustments.
Instructor: Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, FCCPCES, was awarded ADCES Diabetes Care and Educational Specialist of the Year for her educational platform promoting the use of CGM for people with diabetes and other innovations. She is the Director of Education & Training in Diabetes Technology at the Cleveland Clinic. She has numerous diabetes publications and research projects focusing on medications, CGM, and diabetes technology. You won’t want to miss this hands-on workshop with an international expert in the field.
Earn 4 CEs
Fee: $69.00 – Click here to register
Want to view other toolkits? Click here
All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

Level 4 | Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs
2023-08-31 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
During this course, Coach Beverly addresses each of these glucose mysteries and more, using a person-centered approach. She describes a stepwise approach to evaluate glucose patterns and correct common issues encountered by people living with type 2 diabetes.
Objectives:

Describe common glucose mysteries encountered by people with type 2 diabetes.
Using a stepwise approach, evaluate factors affecting glucose patterns.
State interventions to increase time-in-range & improve quality of life.

Intended Audience: These courses are knowledge-based activities designed for individuals or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, & other health care providers interested in enhancing their knowledge of management of inpatient hyperglycemia.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Earn 1.5 CEs
Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.
Enroll in our entire Level 4 | Advanced & Specialty Topic Courses to join us for the below 2023 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)
Clinical Practice & Assessment

July 27, 2023 – Class 1: Type 2 Diabetes Intensive | 2 CEs
August 10, 2023 – Class 2: 3 Steps to DeFeet Amputation; Assess, Screen, & Report | 1.0 CEs
August 14, 2023 – Class 3: Cancer & Diabetes | 1.25 CEs

Insulin Calculations & Pattern Management

August 22, 2023 – Class 4: Insulin Calculation Workshop | From Pumps & Beyond | 1.5 CEs
August 29, 2023 – Class 5: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 1 | 1.5 CEs
August 31, 2023 – Class 6: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs
October 24, 2023 – Class 7: Basal Bolus Therapy in Hospital |1.5 CEs

Beyond the Usual Diabetes Topics

November 16, 2023 – Class 8: Getting to the Gut (& Skin) | 1.0 CEs
Class 9: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

Bonus Courses

July 12, 2023 – Class 10: What We Say Matters: Language that Respects the Individual and Imparts Hope | 0.5 CEs
Class 11: Mindfulness & Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter Webinar | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

FREE Prep for CDCES Exam Webinar
2023-09-12 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us to get ready to succeed a the CDCES Exam. This course will transform your test anxiety into calm self-confidence and test taking readiness. Topics covered include:

Changes in requirements for 2023
Exam eligibility and test format
Strategies to succeed
Review of study tips and test taking tactics.

We will review sample test questions, and the reasoning behind choosing the right answers.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Intended Audience: This FREE webinar is designed for individual or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants and other health care providers interested in achieving excellence in diabetes care and becoming Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists®.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator who has passed her CDCES Exam 7 times. She is a nationally recognized diabetes expert for over 25 years.
More info on our Prep for CDCES Page >>
Register for September 12, 2023 FREE Webinar

FREE Preparing for the BC-ADM Exam Webinar – What you need to know
2023-09-14 11:30 - 12:45 (America/Los_Angeles)
September 14, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. PST
Preparing for the BC-ADM Exam – What you need to know
Join us for this live webinar

Becoming BC-ADM is a great achievement for diabetes health care professionals with an advanced degree in their field and a professional license as an advanced practice nurse, registered dietitian, or registered pharmacist. The scope of advanced diabetes practice includes patient management skills such as medication adjustment, medical nutrition therapy, exercise planning, counseling for behavior management and psychosocial issues.
Attaining optimal metabolic control in the diabetic client may include treatment and monitoring of acute and chronic complications. This webinar will review changes in requirements for 2023, exam eligibility and test format, strategies to succeed along with a review of study tips and test-taking tactics.
Coach Beverly will review sample test questions and the reasoning behind choosing the right answers. We hope you can join us for this webinar.
Click here for a bunch of free resources, a reading list and to register for FREE Webinar.

FREE Preparing for the BC-ADM Exam Webinar – What you need to know
2023-09-26 11:30 - 12:45 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us to get ready to succeed a the BC-ADM Exam. This webinar will transform your test anxiety into calm self-confidence and test-taking readiness.
Topics covered include:

exam eligibility and test format
strategies to succeed
study tips and test-taking tactics

Preparing for the BC-ADM Exam – What you need to know
Becoming BC-ADM is a great achievement for diabetes health care professionals with an advanced degree in their field and a professional license as an advanced practice nurse, registered dietitian, or registered pharmacist. The scope of advanced diabetes practice includes patient management skills such as medication adjustment, medical nutrition therapy, exercise planning, counseling for behavior management, and psychosocial issues.

Attaining optimal metabolic control in the diabetic client may include treatment and monitoring of acute and chronic complications. This webinar will review changes in requirements for 2023, exam eligibility and test format, strategies to succeed along with a review of study tips and test-taking tactics.
Coach Beverly will review sample test questions and the reasoning behind choosing the right answers. We hope you can join us for this webinar.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator who has passed her CDCES Exam 7 times. She is a nationally recognized diabetes expert for over 25 years.
More info on our Prep for BC-ADM Page >>
Register for September 26, 2023 FREE Webinar

FREE Strategies to Revitalize your Diabetes Program or Business Webinar
2023-09-28 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
To celebrate 25 years as the CEO of Diabetes Education Services and 30 years of specializing in diabetes, I am excited to offer my ADCES presentation, Strategies to Revitalize your Diabetes Program or Business for FREE on September 28th at 11:30 am PST. If you are starting a diabetes self-management program or want to revitalize your current practice, we invite you to join this one-hour webinar full of practical tips on advocating for the best health care in a variety of practice settings.
This legacy talk allowed me to share actions to innovate, revitalize, and kick-start programs and projects that I have implemented in my practice settings and communities over the past 30 years.
In addition, we will be discussing successful marketing strategies that work. We know that less than ten percent of people with diabetes attend a Diabetes Self-Management Program or see a registered dietitian. Yet, there is ample evidence that people with diabetes experience improved outcomes when receiving DSMES. Plus, the ADA recommends that all people with diabetes receive MNT and DSME regularly. As diabetes healthcare professionals, we need to actively close this gap and increase participant engagement within our communities.
Two registration options:

Enroll for FREE (No CEs): Click here to enroll.
Earn 1.0 CEs – Fee: $19.00 –Click here to enroll in

Strategies to Revitalize your Diabetes Program or Business on September 28th at 11:30 am PST.

Topics include:

Building a successful inpatient education program.

Creating a vibrant outpatient diabetes program.

Providing care in rural clinic settings.

Marketing Strategies that Work

Building Connections

Keeping the Momentum Going

Intended Audience: A great course for healthcare professionals starting a diabetes self-management program or for those who want to revitalize their current diabetes practice.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been board-certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 20 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from UCLA, with a focus on behavioral health and education.
Two registration options:

Enroll for FREE (No CEs): Click here to enroll.
Earn 1.0 CEs – Fee: $19.00 –Click here to enroll in

Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider DI002. Since these programs are approved by the CDR it satisfy the CE requirements for the CDCES regardless of your profession.*
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.

Level 4 | Basal Bolus Therapy in Hospitals | 1.5 CEs
2023-10-24 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.
Objectives:

Discussing appropriate insulin dosing based on the patient’s clinical presentation
Applying dosing strategies to a variety of case studies
Introduce hard-to-manage situations that commonly occur in hospital settings
A discussion of solutions that will keep patients safe and get glucose levels to goal
Sample basal/bolus and insulin drip guidelines plus lots of resource articles are included

Intended Audience: These courses are knowledge-based activities designed for individual or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants and other health care providers interested in enhancing their knowledge of management of inpatient hyperglycemia.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Earn 1.5 CEs
Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.
Enroll in our entire Level 4 | Advanced & Specialty Topic Courses to join us for the below 2023 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)
Clinical Practice & Assessment

July 27, 2023 – Class 1: Type 2 Diabetes Intensive | 2 CEs
August 10, 2023 – Class 2: 3 Steps to DeFeet Amputation; Assess, Screen, & Report | 1.0 CEs
August 14, 2023 – Class 3: Cancer & Diabetes | 1.25 CEs

Insulin Calculations & Pattern Management

August 22, 2023 – Class 4: Insulin Calculation Workshop | From Pumps & Beyond | 1.5 CEs
August 29, 2023 – Class 5: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 1 | 1.5 CEs
August 31, 2023 – Class 6: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs
October 24, 2023 – Class 7: Basal Bolus Therapy in Hospital |1.5 CEs

Beyond the Usual Diabetes Topics

November 16, 2023 – Class 8: Getting to the Gut (& Skin) | 1.0 CEs
Class 9: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

Bonus Courses

July 12, 2023 – Class 10: What We Say Matters: Language that Respects the Individual and Imparts Hope | 0.5 CEs
Class 11: Mindfulness & Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter Webinar | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

Keynote Presentation: ADCES | Hawaii Annual Conference 2023
2023-10-27 08:00 - 16:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Honolulu Country Club, 1689 Ala Pu'umalu Street, Honolulu, HI, United States
Diabetes and the Gut – ADCES Hawaii Annual Conference with Coach Beverly
October 27, 2023 – Join us in beautiful Oahu & Earn 6.5 CEs

ADCES Hawaii Chapter & Coach Bev invite you to join this class that covers gastrointestinal health from top to bottom. Topics include; fatty liver disease diagnosis and treatment, intestinal complications associated with diabetes, keeping the microbiome healthy, and more. Join us to explore the magnificent wonders of diabetes and the gut.

ADCES Hawaii Chapter & Coach Bev invite you to join this class that covers gastrointestinal health from top to bottom.
Topics Covered:

Prediabetes & Diabetes in the Lean Asian Population & Impact on Fatty Liver – Dr. Richard Arakaki, Endocrinologist
Fatty Liver Disease – Scope, Screening, Stages
NASH Treatment Options, from MNT to Exercise Pancreatitis, Cystic Fibrosis & Pancreas Transplant
From the Mouth to Intestines: Periodontal disease, Gastroparesis, Diarrhea & Constipation
Intestine as an Endocrine Organ & Bacterial Host
Treatment Options for Fatty Liver Disease – Dr Alan Parsa, Endocrinologist

Click here for registration info
Speakers:

Beverly Thomassian, RN, Mph, CDE, BC-ADM, president of Diabetes Education Services
Dr. Richard Arakaki, Endocrinologist
Dr. Alan Parsa, Endocrinologist

Date: October 27, 2023 – Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time Zone
Conference Schedule
Location: Honolulu Country Club, 1689 Ala Pu’umalu Street, Honolulu, HI
CEs: 6.5 CEs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, dieticians & social workers.

Want to invite Coach Beverly Thomassian to present at your next event?
Read more here about Coach Beverly’s keynote topics and full-day training program.
We recommend booking in advance since Beverly’s calendar is quickly filling up!
Please contact us at info@DiabetesEd.net for availability or call Bryanna at 530-893-8635.

FREE Prep for CDCES Exam Webinar
2023-11-14 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us to get ready to succeed a the CDCES Exam. This course will transform your test anxiety into calm self-confidence and test taking readiness. Topics covered include:

Changes in requirements for 2023
Exam eligibility and test format
Strategies to succeed
Review of study tips and test taking tactics.

We will review sample test questions, and the reasoning behind choosing the right answers.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Intended Audience: This FREE webinar is designed for individual or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants and other health care providers interested in achieving excellence in diabetes care and becoming Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists®.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator who has passed her CDCES Exam 7 times. She is a nationally recognized diabetes expert for over 25 years.
More info on our Prep for CDCES Page >>
Register for November 14, 2023 FREE Webinar

FREE From the Gut to the Butt - Exploring the GI System | 1.0 CEs
2023-11-16 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join the wonderment as we explore the role of our GI System
Coach Bev invites you to join this 60 minute webinar that covers gastrointestinal health from top to bottom. Topics include; fatty liver disease diagnosis and treatment, intestinal complications associated with diabetes, keeping the microbiome healthy, and more. Join us to explore the magnificent wonders of diabetes and the gut.
New content and exciting research findings! Join the wonderment as we explore the impact of our GI System on our health.
Topics covered include:

From the Mouth to Intestines: Periodontal disease, Gastroparesis, Fatty liver disease, pancreas disorders
Intestine as an Endocrine Organ & Bacterial Host
NASH Treatment Options including lifestyle and pharmacotherapy
State the relationship between gut health, microbiome and diabetes and inflammation
Describe 3 strategies to get our microbiome back to better health.

Intended Audience: These courses are knowledge-based activities designed for individuals or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other health care providers interested in enhancing their diabetes and microbiome knowledge
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Two registration options:

Enroll for FREE (No CEs): Click here to enroll.
Earn 0.5 CEs – Fee: $19.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.

Enroll in our entire Level 4 | Advanced & Specialty Topic Courses All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

Level 2 | Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards | 1.0 CE
2023-12-12 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This course discusses common causes of hyperglycemia crises. Topics include hyperglycemia secondary to medications & insulin deprivation. The difference & similarities between Diabetes Ketoacidosis & Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome are also covered. Treatment strategies for all situations are included.
Objectives:

Discuss the common causes of hyperglycemic crises.
List the difference & similarities between DKA and HHS and treatment strategies.
Describe the causes & treatment of hyperglycemic crises.

Intended Audience: A great course for healthcare professionals in the field of diabetes education looking for a straightforward explanation of identification and treatment of hyperglycemic crises.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Earn 1.0 CEs
Fee: $19.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.
Enroll in our entire Level 2 | Standards of Care Intensive

Diabetes Specialist Online Standards of Care Intensive Webinar Updates
All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

December 12, 2023 – Class 2: Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards | 1.0 CE
December 19, 2023 – Class 3: How to Assess Well-Being | From Populations to Individuals | 1.5 CEs
December 21, 2023 – Class 1: Meds Management Update for Type 2 Diabetes | 1.5 CE
February 1, 2024 – Class 4: ADA Standards of Care | 2.0 CEs
March 27, 2024 – Class 5: Critical Assessment in Diabetes Care | Fine-Tuning Diabetes Detective Skills | 2.0 CEs
April 11, 2024 – Class 6: Microvascular Complications Prevention & Treatment | Eye, Kidney, Nerve Disease | 1.75 CEs
April 25, 2024 – Class 7: Cardiovascular Disease & Risk Management | 1.5 CEs
April 30, 2024 – Class 8: Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs
May 2, 2024 – Class 9: Older Adults & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
May 30, 2024 – Class 10: From Tots to Teens | Diabetes Standards | 1.5 CEs
June 11, 2024 – Class 11: Pregnancy & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
June 13, 2024 – Class 12: Hospitals & Hyperglycemia | 1.5 CEs
June 20, 2024 – Class 13: Setting up a Successful DSME Program | 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

FREE: CDCES or BC-ADM - Which Certification is Right for Me? Webinar
2023-12-13 11:30 - 12:45 (America/Los_Angeles)
Are you considering pursuing certification in diabetes care, but are not sure which certification is right for you and how to get started?
Join Coach Beverly for this FREE Webinar on December 13th at 11:30 am PST to explore which certification best suits your professional and personal goals.

Coach Beverly is excited to share her insights on determining the best certification choice and the pathway to success. She will share her personal journey of achieving both her CDCES and BC-ADM over 20 years ago and how these credentials have impacted her opportunities as a diabetes specialist and president of her own company. We hope you can join us!
Topics include:

Discuss the similarities and differences between the CDCES and BC-ADM credentials
List the academic and experiential qualifications to take both exams
Explore which certification best match your personal and professional goals
Describe the steps to study and prepare for exam success for both certifications

Enroll for FREE (No CEs): Click here to enroll.
Can’t make it live? No worries, once you register for this course, you will receive a link to the recorded version within hours of the broadcast.
Intended Audience: A great course for healthcare professionals who are considering certification and would like insights on determining the best certification choice for them and steps to prepare for certification.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been board-certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 20 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from UCLA, with a focus on behavioral health and education.
Enroll for FREE (No CEs): Click here to enroll.
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.

Level 2 | How to Assess Well-Being | From Populations to Individuals | 1.5 CEs
2023-12-19 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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This course offers critical content that will help with certification exam success. Coach Beverly will delve into Social Determinants of health, assessment strategies, & behavior change approaches.
She will explore the psychosocial issues that can discourage individuals from adopting healthier behaviors & provide strategies to identify & overcome these barriers. Life studies are used to apply theory to real-life situations. This is a great course for anyone in the field of diabetes education or for those looking for a new perspective on assessment & coping strategies.
Objectives:

State strategies to assess & address social determinants of health.
Discuss healthcare delivery systems using a person-centered approach.
List screening tools that can help detect depression, trauma, & cognitive decline.
Describe psycho-social & emotional barriers to diabetes self-management.
Provide strategies for healthcare professionals to identify & overcome barriers to self-care.

Intended Audience: An important course for health care professionals working toward certification, that includes a comprehensive review of the components of population health and individual assessment.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Earn 1.5 CEs
Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.
Enroll in our entire Level 2 | Standards of Care Intensive

Diabetes Specialist Online Standards of Care Intensive Webinar Updates
All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

December 12, 2023 – Class 2: Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards | 1.0 CE
December 19, 2023 – Class 3: How to Assess Well-Being | From Populations to Individuals | 1.5 CEs
December 21, 2023 – Class 1: Meds Management Update for Type 2 Diabetes | 1.5 CE
February 1, 2024 – Class 4: ADA Standards of Care | 2.0 CEs
March 27, 2024 – Class 5: Critical Assessment in Diabetes Care | Fine-Tuning Diabetes Detective Skills | 2.0 CEs
April 11, 2024 – Class 6: Microvascular Complications Prevention & Treatment | Eye, Kidney, Nerve Disease | 1.75 CEs
April 25, 2024 – Class 7: Cardiovascular Disease & Risk Management | 1.5 CEs
April 30, 2024 – Class 8: Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs
May 2, 2024 – Class 9: Older Adults & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
May 30, 2024 – Class 10: From Tots to Teens | Diabetes Standards | 1.5 CEs
June 11, 2024 – Class 11: Pregnancy & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
June 13, 2024 – Class 12: Hospitals & Hyperglycemia | 1.5 CEs
June 20, 2024 – Class 13: Setting up a Successful DSME Program | 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

Level 2 | Meds Management Update for Type 2 Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
2023-12-21 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
In this exciting webinar, Coach Beverly walks participants through the “Management of Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes” as outlined by the most recent American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines. She kicks-it off with a brief overview of the different classes of medications then uses a case study approach to apply the ADA algorithm.
Objectives:

Describe the role of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists in advocating for optimal therapeutic approaches.
Discuss the application of the new ADA Guidelines to improve glucose and reduce CV and renal risk.
List strategies to initiate & adjust oral & injectable therapy using a person-centered approach.

Intended Audience: A great course for healthcare professionals seeking evidence-based information that improves the quality of life and outcomes.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Earn 1.5 CEs
Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.
Enroll in our entire Level 2 | Standards of Care Intensive

Diabetes Specialist Online Standards of Care Intensive Webinar Updates
All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

December 12, 2023 – Class 2: Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards | 1.0 CE
December 19, 2023 – Class 3: How to Assess Well-Being | From Populations to Individuals | 1.5 CEs
December 21, 2023 – Class 1: Meds Management Update for Type 2 Diabetes | 1.5 CE
February 1, 2024 – Class 4: ADA Standards of Care | 2.0 CEs
March 27, 2024 – Class 5: Critical Assessment in Diabetes Care | Fine-Tuning Diabetes Detective Skills | 2.0 CEs
April 11, 2024 – Class 6: Microvascular Complications Prevention & Treatment | Eye, Kidney, Nerve Disease | 1.75 CEs
April 25, 2024 – Class 7: Cardiovascular Disease & Risk Management | 1.5 CEs
April 30, 2024 – Class 8: Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs
May 2, 2024 – Class 9: Older Adults & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
May 30, 2024 – Class 10: From Tots to Teens | Diabetes Standards | 1.5 CEs
June 11, 2024 – Class 11: Pregnancy & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
June 13, 2024 – Class 12: Hospitals & Hyperglycemia | 1.5 CEs
June 20, 2024 – Class 13: Setting up a Successful DSME Program | 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

FREE Test Taking Practice Exam Toolkit | Webinar + 220 Sample Practice Test Questions
2024-01-09 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
For many of us, taking the certification exam is a nerve-wracking process.
Whether you are taking the CDCES or BC-ADM exam, this Test Taking Toolkit will help set you on the path to success.
This course facilitated by Coach Beverly will help you transform your nervousness into focused energy that will help you succeed. She will provide test taking tips based on her experience taking the certification exam six times. She will explain how to dissect the question, eliminate wrong answers, and avoid getting lured in by juicy answers.
Plus, the Test Taking Toolkit provides you over 220+ sample practice online practice questions, simulating the exam experience. A perfect way to assess your knowledge and create a focused study plan, while increasing your test taking confidence.
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.
Can’t make it live? No worries, we will send you info on how to access the recorded version later that day.

Two ways to Register:

Join the Webinar for FREE. To provide plenty of practice, Coach Beverly will sample 20 test questions that have been plucked from our Test-Taking Toolkit during this live webinar. There are no CEs provided for the Test Taking Courses, but there is a lot of great info to help you get ready for the exam.
Purchase Test Taking Toolkit for $49: This includes access to the recorded version of this webinar on your Online University Student Portal. Plus, the Test Taking Toolkit provides you with over 220 sample online practice questions, simulating the exam experience. A perfect way to assess your knowledge and create a focused study plan, while increasing your test-taking confidence.

Intended Audience: These courses are knowledge-based activities designed for individuals or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other health care providers interested in preparing for Certification Exam Success!
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator who has passed her CDCES Exam six times. She is a nationally recognized diabetes expert for over 25 years.

Level 1 | Getting to the Nitty Gritty | 1.5 CEs
2024-01-11 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This course provides an overview of the impact of diabetes on our communities. We compare & contrast prediabetes, type 1, & type 2 diabetes LADA & incorporate effective teaching strategies. Diagnostic criteria & risk factor screening are reviewed along with case studies to highlight key points.
Objectives:

Discuss factors contributing to increased prevalence.
Describe pathophysiological defects associated with the development of diabetes mellitus.
Differentiate the different types: Prediabetes, Type 1, Type 2 & GDM.
Discuss new language guidelines.
Describe the impact of insulin resistance.

Intended Audience: A great course for anyone entering the field of diabetes education or for those looking for a new perspective the current state of diabetes.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Earn 1.5 CEs
Fee: $29.0 – Click here to enroll in the course.
Group Discounts Available
Enroll in our entire Level 1 | Diabetes Fundamentals

Diabetes Fundamentals Sessions 2024 Webinar Updates
All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

January 11, 2024 – Class 1: Getting to the Nitty Gritty | 1.5 CEs

January 16, 2024 – Class 2: Nutrition & Exercise 1.5 | CEs

January 18, 2024 – Class 3: Meds Overview for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs

January 23, 2024 – Class 4: Insulin Therapy & Pattern Management | 1.75 CEs

January 25, 2024 –Class 5: Goals of Care & Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs

January 30, 2024 – Class 6: Hypoglycemia, Sick Days, & Monitoring | 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

Level 1 | Nutrition & Exercise | 1.5 CEs
2024-01-16 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This course reviews the latest national nutrition guidelines and provides strategies to translate this information to individuals. We delve into the recent exercise recommendations and provide realistic strategies to help keep individuals active and engaged.
Objectives:

Discuss Self-management strategies.
Listing Nutrition Guidelines for people with diabetes.
Describe current MNT recommendations.
List 3 teaching strategies for success.
State ADA Exercise Guidelines highlights.
Discuss goals and safety precautions for diabetes and exercise.

Intended Audience: A great course for anyone in the field of diabetes education seeking evidence-based information supporting lifestyle changes.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Earn 1.5 CEs
Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.
Group Discounts Available
Enroll in our entire Level 1 | Diabetes Fundamentals

Diabetes Fundamentals Sessions 2024 Webinar Updates
All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

January 11, 2024 – Class 1: Getting to the Nitty Gritty | 1.5 CEs

January 16, 2024 – Class 2: Nutrition & Exercise 1.5 | CEs

January 18, 2024 – Class 3: Meds Overview for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs

January 23, 2024 – Class 4: Insulin Therapy & Pattern Management | 1.75 CEs

January 25, 2024 –Class 5: Goals of Care & Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs

January 30, 2024 – Class 6: Hypoglycemia, Sick Days, & Monitoring | 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information
