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Unacceptable items include other certification/credentials, elected offices or board service, journal clubs or professional reading, posters/exhibits, research, and volunteer activities.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":75,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":77,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":79,"site_id":7},327170,1790113531,{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":83},"success",[84,88,92,96,101,106,110,115,119,122,126],{"id":22,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":85,"show_sort_weight":86,"slug":87},"Story & Novel",90,"story-novel",{"id":26,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":89,"show_sort_weight":90,"slug":91},"Literature",80,"literature",{"id":33,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":93,"show_sort_weight":94,"slug":95},"Exam",70,"exam",{"id":97,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":98,"show_sort_weight":99,"slug":100},5,"Comic",60,"comic",{"id":102,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":103,"show_sort_weight":104,"slug":105},6,"Technology",50,"technology",{"id":107,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":108,"slug":109},7,40,"healthcare",{"id":111,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":112,"show_sort_weight":113,"slug":114},8,"Research & Report",30,"research-report",{"id":55,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":116,"show_sort_weight":117,"slug":118},"Religion & Spirituality",20,"religion-spirituality",{"id":117,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":120,"show_sort_weight":117,"slug":121},"World Cup","world-cup",{"id":123,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":124,"show_sort_weight":123,"slug":125},10,"Lifestyle","lifestyle",{"id":127,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":128,"show_sort_weight":97,"slug":129},19,"General","general",{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":131},{"doc_id":79,"user_id":132,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":133,"doc_module":4,"category_id":107,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":134,"file_id":135,"file_url":136,"file_type":137,"file_size":138,"view_count":55,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":139,"language":140,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":141,"faqs":142,"seo_title":143,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":144,"read_time":145},137455076865,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_29158cc5080c5b710cf443261637dec0","±Needed only by those CDCESs renewing by Exam in 2023 who CANNOT document meeting the renewal practice requirement or those individuals whose CDCES credential expired between 2018 to 2022 who CANNOT document meeting the renewal practice requirement. Individuals in either of these groups must successfully document 75 hours of acceptable continuing education activities and pass the Examination to re-gain an active CDCES credential.  \nGUIDELINES FOR REPORTING CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES  \n1. EXPECTATIONS:  \n• Health professionals specializing in diabetes education will demonstrate through renewal of certification:  \n• knowledge and skills are up-to-date  \n• ability to practice proficiently, safely, and in a manner consistent with current National Standards of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (NSDSMES)  \n• All CDCESs who select renewal of certification by continuing education will engage in a personal assessment to identify professional needs.  \n• To further promote quality diabetes care and education and engage in on-going professional development, CDCESs:  \no must participate in CE activities twice during their renewal cycle regarding the annual release of American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Medical Care for Diabetes (SOC)* . (Note: Optional for renewals through 2024, required for renewals starting in 2025)  \no are encouraged to take CE in at least one of the following topics during their renewal cycle (individual or program level): education principals/teaching strategies; diabetes-related  \ntechnology; leadership/strategy (e.g. , CQI, change agent, program development) ; population health; or diversity , equity , inclusion and accessibility (e.g. , social determinants of health, cultural competency)  \n.  \n2. CONTINUING EDUCATION CYCLES FOR 2023 APPLICATIONS:  \nRefer to the Accrual Cycles Table.  \n3. CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES:  \n• A total of 75 CE hours are needed to renew by CE. You may earn all the hours in the formal category or a combination of formal and expanded categories. Be mindful of the expanded CE hour limits. Additionally , use of the expanded hours is not required.  \n• Formal CEs must be provided by or approved by a provider on the CBDCE List of Recognized Providers.  \n• Must be applicable to diabetes.  \n• All subject matter on the Certification Examination Content Outline is considered applicable to diabetes.  \n• Must be completed as defined by the renewal of continuing education cycles policy.  \n• All continuing education activities must be completed prior to application submission.  \n• Must be at a professional level that enhances the quality and effectiveness of diabetes care and education practice.  \n• Does not have to be discipline specific nor does it have to be in any specific area of concentration, e.g. , social workers may attend a diabetes related nursing program and use those clock hours for renewal of certification.  \nACTIVITIES ACCEPTABLE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION:  \nA total of 75 CE hours are needed to renew by CE or reinstate with exam and CE. You may earn all the hours in the formal category or a combination of formal and expanded categories. Be mindful of the expanded CE hour limits. Additionally , use of the expanded hours is not required.  \nFORMAL ACTIVITIES:  \n• Continuing education courses  \n• Independent study  \n• Seminars  \n• Online programs  \n• Workshops  \n• Telephonic or video conference programs  \n• Conferences  \nEXPANDED ACTIVITIES:  \n• Taking Academic courses  \n• Presentations or lectures by the certificant  \n• Publications – articles or books written by the certificant  \n• Service as a Mentor in CBDCE’s Mentorship Program  \nACTIVITIES NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION  \n• Other certification/credentials awarded  \n• Elected office or serving on Boards and/or Committees  \n• Journal clubs or professional reading  \n• Posters or poster sessions and exhibits  \n• Research  \n• Volunteer activities  \nAccrual Cycle Information  \n\n| Information below is appl","cbCaivGU2f6B8EZV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivGU2f6B8EZV","pdf",962816,11,"English","# Guidelines for Reporting Continuing Education Activities\n## Expectations\n## Continuing Education Cycles for 2023 Applications\n## Continuing Education Activities (75 CE Hours)\n## Activities Acceptable for Continuing Education\n### Formal Activities\n### Expanded Activities\n## Activities Not Acceptable for Continuing Education\n## Accrual Cycle Information\n## Recognized Continuing Education Providers","[{\"question\":\"What are the renewal requirements for CDCESs who cannot document the renewal practice requirement?\",\"answer\":\"They must document 75 hours of acceptable continuing education activities and pass the Examination to regain an active CDCES credential.\"},{\"question\":\"Which CE topics are encouraged during the renewal cycle?\",\"answer\":\"They are encouraged to choose at least one topic such as education principles/teaching strategies, diabetes-related technology, leadership/strategy, population health, or diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.\"},{\"question\":\"What types of activities are acceptable or unacceptable for continuing education?\",\"answer\":\"Acceptable activities include formal courses, independent study, seminars, online programs, workshops, telephonic/video conferences, and conferences, plus expanded options like academic courses, presentations/lectures, and publications by the certificant. Unacceptable items include other certification/credentials, elected offices or board service, journal clubs or professional reading, posters/exhibits, research, and volunteer activities.\"}]","CE Packet Renewal Non-Practice Current - Guidelines for Reporting Continuing Education Activities | PDF",1789976585,28]