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\n2026 Certification Examination for Diabetes Care and Education Specialists  \nTable of Contents  \nGENERAL  \nImportant General Information................................... ii  \nExamination Application Fees and Dates ......................... 1  \nIntroduction ..................................................... 1  \nDefinition of a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.............................................. 1  \nCanons of Ethical Conduct ....................................... 1  \nStatement of Nondiscrimination Policy ........................... 1  \nConfidentiality ................................................... 1  \nDisciplinary Policy ............................................... 2  \nINITIAL  \nEligibility Requirements for Initial Certification.................... 3  \nDefinition of Diabetes Care and Education (DCE) .................. 4  \nOn the Other Hand................................................ 4  \n2025 Initial Certification Requirements† Review ................... 5  \nEXAMINATION CONTENT OUTLINE Examination Content Outline..................................... 6  \nAPPLICATION/SCHEDULING Application Process .............................................. 8  \nHow to Apply for an Examination................................. 8  \nRegistratiion/Testing Reminders.................................. 8  \nTesting Window.................................................. 9  \nFees ............................................................. 9  \nAdherence to Published Policies .................................. 9  \nAudit Policy...................................................... 9  \nExamination Administration...................................... 9  \nCopyrighted Examination Questions ............................. 9  \nRequests for International Test Centers (Outside United States) .......................................... 10  \nRequests for Special Accommodations .......................... 10  \nChanges after the Application Is Submitted...................... 10  \nRejected Applications ........................................... 10  \nAppeals – Policies – Eligibility ................................... 10  \nWithdrawals and Refunds ....................................... 11  \nScheduling an Examination ..................................... 11  \nHolidays ........................................................ 11  \nEXAMINATION INFORMATION Examination Construction and Scoring .......................... 12  \nDetails .......................................................... 12  \nTesting of Advancements ....................................... 12  \nStudying for the Examination ................................... 13  \nPractice Examination............................................ 13  \nFOLLOWING THE EXAMINATION Scoring of the Exam ............................................. 14  \nRe-Examination ................................................. 14  \nAppeals – Policies – Testing 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Advancements\n## Studying for the Examination\n## Practice Examination\n# FOLLOWING THE EXAMINATION\n## Scoring of the Exam\n## Re-Examination\n## Appeals – Policies – Testing Circumstances\n## Scores Cancelled by CBDCE or PSI\n## Duplicate Score Report\n## Certificates and Wallet Cards\n# TESTING AT A TEST CENTER\n## Testing at a Test Center\n## Exam Scheduling\n## Special Arrangements for Candidates with Disabilities\n## Examination Rescheduling and Transfer\n## Missed Appointments and Forfeitures\n## Inclement Weather, Emergency or Power Failure\n## Prior to Exam Day\n## On the Day of the Examination\n# TESTING BY LIVE REMOTE PROCTORING (LRP)\n## Brief Overview of LRP Testing Requirements\n## Exam Scheduling\n## On the Day of the Examination\n## Your LRP Testing Location\n## Identification\n## Allowable Items in LRP\n## Examination Restrictions\n## Misconduct\n## Practice Testing\n## Timed Examination\n## Candidate Comments\n## Examination Results\n# APPENDICES\n## Appendix I\n## 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