University of California, San Francisco offers an innovative, online opportunity for you. All of our topics are filled with clinical pearls and information you can use in your practice setting. We offer a wealth of information for those wanting to take their diabetes knowledge to the next level! This bundle is specifically designed for healthcare professionals who are studying for the Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) exam. If you are thinking about taking the certification exam, this practice test question will set you up for success. Test writers anticipate possible answers based on the details in the question.
Whether you are new to diabetes or a seasoned expert, you’ll benefit from this virtual conference with the latest research plus critical content that you can immediately apply to your clinical practice. FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions about the BC-ADM exam and credential for both first time applicants and those renewing. One day, Lori Gottlieb is a therapist who helps patients in her Los Angeles practice. Enter Wendell, the quirky but seasoned therapist in whose of­fice she suddenly lands. With his balding head, cardigan, and khakis, he seems to have come straight from Therapist Central Casting.

Currently, she serves as a member of the Content Expert Panel on Advanced Practice. She was a faculty member of both the American Association of Diabetes Educators’ professional education programs and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Clinical Education Program on Nutrition. The content of the BC-ADM exam for pharmacists fully reflects clinical diabetes management experiences, said Yarborough. The domains of the test are clinical practice, health promotion/education, collaboration, research, and leadership and professional practice. “The BC-ADM credential addresses and assesses competence in advanced clinical diabetes management, as well as skills in research, publications, mentoring, and continuing professional development,” Yarborough said.
“It is expected that many individuals who achieve the BC-ADM may also be CDE’s, but prior certification as a CDE is not a requirement for this credential.” Emily Owens, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, CPP is a WNC native from McDowell County. She graduated from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy – Asheville in 2018, where she was a rural health scholar. She completed her PGY1 residency at Community Health Care, a federally qualified health center in Tacoma, WA. During residency, she gained a passion for working with underserved patient populations and advocating for the clinical pharmacist’s role in filling care gaps.
Tosin David is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy and Health Professions (UMES-SPHP) where she serves as the Pharmacy Skills Coordinator. Dr. David also serves as the UMES-based Residency Practice Advisor for the UMES/Apple Discount Drugs PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Residency. She is board certified in advanced diabetes management and has a practice site at a local independent pharmacy, Apple Discount Drugs, where she completed a Community-based Pharmacy Residency program in 2017. Dr. David currently serves as the co-advisor for the UMES-SPHP chapter of the American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists. Karmeen Kulkarni, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDE, is Vice President of Health Care and Education for the American Diabetes Association. She is a member of the diabetes team of the Diabetes Center at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City.
In addition to holding a master of science degree in food and nutrition from Eastern Michigan University, Kulkarni is a certified diabetes educator and registered dietitian. With more than 20 years’ experience in the areas of nutrition and diabetes, she is recognized nationwide for her clinical expertise. She has published numerous articles, studies, and nutritional guides for both professional and lay audiences.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends exploring the outdoors and visiting new places. Dr. Brackney knew she wanted to be a part of the Appalachian State nursing program the moment she heard Chancellor Peacock announce the university’s plan to begin a nursing program of study. Currently she prepares students for the future of nursing in all three of the nursing department’s programs of study (RN-BSN, BSN, and MSN in Nursing Education).

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She received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Mississippi College and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. She holds board certification in Family Nurse Practitioner from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and is board-certified in Advanced Diabetes Management. Born and raised in Nigeria, Netochi came to the United States in his early teenage years.

She received a BSN from Rush University, Chicago IL where the faculty recognized her with the community service award for her leadership of a conversational English class for Non-English speaking students. She earned her PhD in nursing from East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN. Her qualitative dissertation examined the lived experience of people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The StatPearls advanced diabetes management prep questions, advanced diabetes management review questions, and advanced diabetes management test questions will help you achieve a top score on the Advanced Diabetes Management Examination.
The Art and Science of Diabetes Care and Education, 5th Edition is a specialist’s one-volume, go-to resource for the core knowledge and skills for providing person-centered care and education to persons with diabetes and related chronic conditions. The Review Guide offer 480 sample test questions with the rationale for the best answer. If you are working toward the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist® (CDCES) exam, these tools will help you across the finish line. Becoming Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) provides an opportunity for diabetes specialists with an advanced degree in their field to acknowledge the breadth and depth of their diabetes knowledge. The scope of advanced diabetes practice includes management skills such as medication adjustment, medical nutrition therapy, exercise planning, counseling for behavior management, and psychosocial issues. Dana E. Brackney, PhD, RN, CDE, BC-ADM began her education in liberal arts with a BS from Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL.
His clinical focus is primary care, particularly diabetes management, smoking cessation, with additional interests in transitions of care and global health. Dr. Rita Parsiani is a clinical pharmacist with special interest in providing care for adults with diabetes. Her devotion to helping patients with chronic diseases stems from losing her father at a young age to cardiovascular disease. We have 376 Multiple-choice 1st, 2nd, and 3rd order questions with four detailed teaching points linked to 163 PubMed indexed review articles related to the Advanced Diabetes Management Examination. You can customize practice questions to anatomical and clinical Board Certified Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM®) Physician subject areas.
They must also hold a graduate degree in a clinically relevant discipline from an accredited program, pass the certification exam, and have completed 500 clinical hours of advanced diabetes management within the 48 months prior to applying for the exam. Eight pharmacists will soon be board certified in advanced diabetes management (BC-ADM) if they pass the initial examination jointly offered by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Only pharmacists, nurses, and dietitians who have advanced degrees (PharmD or MSPharm) — or those working in a state-recognized collaborative diabetes clinical practice — and 800 hours of clinical practice in diabetes management within 48 months may sit for the exam. This credential is different from the certified diabetes educator (CDE) credential and is not intended to be a replacement. Since the CDE’s inception in 1986, diabetes education has become a more distinct career path for many health care professionals. Diabetes Education Services offers education and training to diabetes educators in the areas of both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes for the novice to the established professional.
Yes, you must print the printed confirmation email for both in-person and remote proctored BC-ADM exams. Yes, you have 90 days after expiration to renew your BC-ADM certification with an added $50 late fee. Refer to the Candidate Handbook for full information on professional development categories.
Thousands of books have been written about the latest and greatest diets that will help people lose weight and improve health. But a key element in any successful nutritional health program is a tried-and-true method that most people haven’t thought about – yet it could be revolutionary for taking health to the next level. In this episode, hosts sit down with Katharine Barnard-Kelly, PhD, at ATTD 2023 to discuss the evolving recognition of the role of psychology in diabetes management for both pediatric and adult populations. In this episode, hosts are joined by Grazia Aleppo, MD, to discuss the development of guideline recommendations for diabetes technology as well as her top takeaways from the ATTD 2023 meeting. Fran Cogen, MD, joins Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, on this MEDcast episode to stress the significance of early detection for type 1 diabetes.
Cholesterol and Hypertension Medications/Neuropathy Treatment for Diabetes 2023 – These summary sheets are helpful for your clinical practice and preparation for certification exams. For exam success, be familiar with the general concepts, (side effects and precautions) of these medications. This yearly publication by the American Diabetes Association outlines the goals of care for diabetes management.
Once we receive your extension request, your courses will be automatically extended within 48 hours. Purchasing this extension for your online courses will allow you access to all courses in the bundle for one year. 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. Yes, you can take the BC-ADM exam internationally and in person with an additional scheduling fee of $150.
We will review sample test questions and the reasoning behind choosing the right answers. Our bedtime stories are designed to let you drift off with no nagging feeling that you need to listen through to the end. With that in mind, we present actor Broadway and big-screen star Phillipa Soo reading Chinese fables and folk stories. These traditional tales have a long oral history dating back to the Middle Kingdom of old. Hosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, interview Emily Sims, MD, to discuss the latest clinical evidence on teplizumab and other emerging treatments that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes. In this in-studio episode, hosts offer insight and perspective into what the news regarding the CMS expansion of CGM coverage means for people with diabetes and take a deep dive into a recent announcement of an FDA clearance for Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre sensors.

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Including Level 2 (Standards of Care Intensive), Level 3 (Boot Camp), and Level 4, with plenty of practice tests to build your diabetes education foundation and prepare for the BC-ADM Exam. Dr George Bakris reviews the clinical trial data for finerenone and provides insights on treatment selection, including the potential benefits of combination therapy with finerenone and SGLT2 inhibitors, in managing diabetic kidney disease. George Bakris, MD, shares best practices for co-management and providing comprehensive care for patients with diabetic kidney disease. On this episode of MEDcast, Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC are joined by Dr George Bakris to discuss the latest advances in treatments and comprehensive care for patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Dr. Evoy’s primary areas of research include substance use disorders and smoking cessation.
American Diabetes Association Abridged Standards of Care 2023 for Primary Care Providers– Short on time? The Ultimate Bundle includes Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 (Boot Camp), and Level 4, plus our Test Taking and Technology Toolkits. This bundle provides the full spectrum of information to help you feel confident in becoming a BC-ADM. Renewing Your Credential
BC-ADM certification renewal is required every 5 years.
Since she has called Modesto, California home for over 15 years, Dr. Gangupantula has established her practice in this community. Valley Diabetes & Obesity is committed to helping patients maintain a healthy lifestyle through education and diabetes management services for adults, children, and pregnant women. The Board Certified – Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) certification validates the knowledge and skills of healthcare providers working in advanced diabetes management. The Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES) offers the BC-ADM exam, accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The crucial changes have taken place in the role of pharmacy profession in the past decade. All these changes have been systematically evolved and adopted to support professional quality improvement aspect.
Our Bedtime Stories are designed to let you drift off with no nagging feeling that you need to listen through to the end. With that in mind, we present actor Brian Cox—Golden Globe winner for his portrayal of media tycoon Logan Roy in HBO’s Succession—returning to his Scottish roots with these evocative tales from the Scottish Highlands. Your First Year with Diabetes is the 12-month plan for anyone recently diagnosed with diabetes or for those wanting an inspired self-management plan. Dr Fran Cogen emphasizes the importance of early screening and detection of type 1 diabetes to prevent the adverse health effects of diabetic ketoacidosis. Drs Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini emphasize the need for early detection of diabetic kidney disease through the monitoring of cardiometabolic risk factors. In this episode, hosts sit down for an in-depth discussion of the 11 person-centered algorithms for clinical decision-making featured in the AACE’s 2023 Comprehensive Type 2 Diabetes Management Algorithm.

No matter what your healthcare needs may be, our kind, compassionate staff is standing by with a wide range of quality care options. Netochi enjoys watching football, listening to live music, traveling with his family, and spending time with friends. Insulinoma is a type of functional neuroendocrine tumor (NET) that manifests with hypoglycemia caused by inappropriately high insulin secretion. The full online diabetes curriculum consists of four separate modules that you may also purchase separately ($199 each module or $599 for all four).

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Each state’s licensure and scope of practice regulations come from a governmental authority. We must practice within the legal parameters of our scope of practice based on licensure. 2022 National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support – A joint position statement of the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Diabetes Educators, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. An important document to review for those providing Diabetes Self-Management Education or those considering taking the certification exam. An excellent resource for those planning to take Board Certification in Advanced DM Management Exam (BC-ADM) or for those interested in expanding knowledge of issues specific to women, children, and the elderly.

This includes education regarding disease process, current medication options, and lifestyle strategies that may enhance overall quality of life. The responsibilities of diabetes educators have expanded into advanced clinical assessment, prioritization of complex data, problem solving, counseling, and clinical intervention and monitoring. Yarborough said some clinicians not involved in a diabetes self-management education-based practice have focused on diabetes as a clinical specialty, rendering the CDE credential “inadequate to recognize their advanced clinical management of diabetes.”
Dr Fran Cogen discusses the screening of autoantibodies for type 1 diabetes and provides insights on how to interpret the results of the screening tests. Dr George Bakris elaborates on the risk factors, monitoring, treatment objectives, and the impact of diet and exercise in preventing the progression of diabetic kidney disease. In this episode, hosts offer their reaction to topline data from the SURMOUNT-2 trial examining tirzepatide for weight management in T2D, the FDA’s clearance of the Omnipod GO device, and results of the CLVer trial. Dr Julia Blanchette highlights some of the latest advancements in automated insulin delivery systems that can aid in the self-management of type 1 diabetes.
Renewal applicants must complete 2 out of 6 professional development categories. Scantron Test Centers offer BC-ADM exams Monday through Saturdays between June 1-30 and December 1-31. Examinees may also take the exam at home via Scantron’s live online proctored test administration service. Our August 18th Question of the week quizzed test takers on the difference between a CDCES and BC-ADM. We thought that this was an important topic to discuss further, so we can pass on correct info to people living with diabetes. She will also review sample test questions and the reasoning behind choosing the right answers.
In each webinar, either Coach Beverly, Dr. Isaacs, or Ms. Armstrong, highlight the critical content of each topic area, so you can focus your study time most efficiently. They also launch multiple poll questions to help participants focus on key concepts and assess their knowledge while learning the best test-taking strategies. Our four-sided medication accordion Pocketcards were designed by Coach Beverly Thomassian to assist in clinical practice and exam preparation. One of our best sellers, the Diabetes Medication PocketCard is perfect for all Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. Join our FREE webinar that reviews requirements for 2023, exam eligibility and test format, strategies to succeed along with a review of study tips and test-taking tactics.