Our Level 4 specialty courses are designed to address topics that enhance your clinical practice and explore emerging issues in diabetes care. If you are seeking CEs to renew your certification or preparing to take the Board Certification in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) exam, you are in the right place. By enrolling our Level 4 series, you are joining a community of diabetes care professionals who are passionate about improving the care of people with diabetes through management and advocacy.
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 individual online course includes a: video presentation, podcast, practice test, and additional resources.
Previously recorded & available for on-demand viewing
All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)
Level 4 | Advanced Level & Specialty Topic Courses | Earn 13+ CEs for $139: Purchase Level 4 Courses
Working at an advanced level or preparing to take the BC-ADM can be a time of tremendous personal and professional growth as you delve into the complexities of diabetes, from the management of co-conditions to considering new horizons in care. We are here to support your advancement through this bundle of Level 4 courses.
The fast-paced content is designed to fulfill curiosity, build on previous significant diabetes care experience and support your journey toward becoming Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management.
Intended Audience: These courses are geared towards experienced and curious health care professionals who are seeking higher-level content delving into diabetes management and care. Diabetes specialists, RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants and health care providers working toward advanced certification will benefit from this specialty content bundle.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 15 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Course Expiration: You will have immediate access to your courses for 1 year after your purchase date. After your year’s registration expires, you can buy an extension for another year by clicking here.
All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information
Earn 13+ CEs (Group Discounts Available)
3 Steps to Save Feet; Assess, Screen, and Report | 1.0 CEs
Coach Beverly will walk participants through the 3 Step Process to Save Feet; Assess, Screen and Report. She will provide simple and clear instructions on how to assess and inspect feet, along with risk assessment and action steps. We will share free teaching tools, strategies, and documentation forms adapted from the Lower Extremity Prevention Program (LEAP) that you can immediately implement in your practice setting.
Course Objectives: Objectives: Insulin Therapy – Basal Bolus Therapy in Hospitals | 1.5 CEs 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. Course Objectives: Cancer and Diabetes | 1.25 CEs Patients with cancer often experience hyperglycemia secondary to treatment, which can increase risk of infection and compromise their nutritional status. In addition, recent research has identified the link between diabetes and cancer. Join us to learn more about this unexpected link and treatment strategies for steroid induced hyperglycemia using a case study approach. Course Objectives: Insulin Calculation Workshop – From injections and pumps | 1.5 CEs Determining basal and bolus rates for multiple daily injections or insulin pumps can seem overwhelming. This course provides participants with a step-by-step approach to determine basal rates, bolus ratios and how to problem solve when blood glucose levels aren’t on target. During this course, Coach Beverly will provide abundant case studies to give participants hands-on practice and build confidence when calculating insulin doses for a variety of situations. Course Objectives: New Horizons – Getting to the Gut, Meet Your Microbiome | 1.0 CEs Join us to learn about the exciting advances in our understanding of the pathology of diabetes and novel approaches to prevention. We will discuss trends in diabetes diagnosis and classification. The role and importance of gut bacteria in the pathology of type 1 and type 2 will explored. A detailed discussion on emerging research and clinical trial on interventions to delay or prevent diabetes is also included. Course Objectives: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 1 | 1.5 CEs Why do the blood sugars keep dropping after meals? Is the basal insulin set correctly? What adjustments are needed for exercise? During this webinar 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 1 diabetes. Course Objectives: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs Why are glucose levels elevated in the morning? When should insulin be started? What is the next step to get A1c to target? 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. Course Objectives: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health | 1.0 CE Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) are associated with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer and a variety of other health consequences for adults. This session reviews how diabetes care and education specialists can provide screening, assessment, and trauma-informed care to individuals who experienced ACEs and are living with toxic stress. We will explore strategies to address ACES and improve outcomes for individuals and communities. Throughout, we will focus on supporting self-care with a focus on recognizing and promoting resilience. Type 2 Diabetes Intensive | 2 CEs This course provides a detailed overview of the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes, prevention strategies, and cardiovascular risk reduction. In addition, we highlight type 2 treatment approaches including nutrition, activity, oral and injectables medications plus screening and treatment guidelines for micro and macrovascular disease. Through case studies and discussion, we highlight strategies to focus on a person-centered approach along with attention to psychosocial care for people living with diabetes. Course Objectives: Bonus Courses | 1.5 CEs 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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February 15, 2023 – 6:15 pm
KeyNote: Meds Management and ADA Standards Update – Sac & Chico ADCES LNG
March 16, 2023 – 8:00 am
October 12, 2023 – 8:00 am
February 7, 2023 – 11:30 am
February 20, 2023 – 11:30 am
FREE Preparing for the BC-ADM Exam Webinar – What you need to know
March 28, 2023 – 11:30 am
Level 2 | Critical Assessment – Fine-Tuning Diabetes Detective Skills Standards | 2.0 CEs
April 26, 2023 – 8:00 am
Virtual DiabetesEd Specialist Conference | April 26-28th | 30+ CEs