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Innovations in Care Delivery

(D08) Advance Your Career and Practice with Confidence: Prepare for CDCES and BC-ADM Certification

Sunday, August 9, 2026
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM ET
CE: .75 CE
This session will provide an overview of the process and requirements for becoming a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) or in Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM), including interactive exercises to help attendees assess their own readiness and identify resources for pursuing certification. As the prevalence of diabetes continues to grow, and the endocrinology profession is shrinking, it's more important than ever to help people living with diabetes identify and access health care professionals who are qualified to provide the support, education and clinical management they need. Recognized by healthcare institutions and employers, the CDCES and BC-ADM certifications distinguish healthcare professionals who have demonstrated their expertise in diabetes care.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Evaluate readiness to pursue CDCES or BC-ADM certification.
  • Develop a plan for pursuing the CDCES or BC-ADM certification.
  • Identify resources available to support pursuit of certification.
Disclosure(s):
Rebecca DeVivo, MPH, MSW, CHCP: No financial relationships to disclose
Joanne K. Rinker, MS, RDN, BC-ADM, CDCES, LDN, FADCES: MannKind: Employment (Ongoing)
Dana E. Brackney, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, CNS, BC-ADM, CDCES: No financial relationships to disclose