Career Details

Board Certified - Advanced Diabetes Management

Description

Health care professionals who are Board-Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM©) have passed a rigorous national exam and demonstrated expertise in diabetes management. Within their scope of practice, they adjust medications, treat and monitor acute and chronic complications, provide lifestyle modification counseling, address psychosocial issues, and participate in research and mentoring.

Certifying Organization

Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

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Certificate name

Diplomate in Chinese Herbology

Certifying Organization

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Type

C - Specialty

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