Diabetes Self – Management Education and Support (DSMES) Trainings
DSMES Training Opportunities in LA County
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Certified Diabetes Educator Training Organizations
According to the 2017 National Standards for Diabetes Self – Management Education and Support (Standard 5), at least one team member facilitating DSMES must be a registered nurse, registered nutritionist or dietitian, or pharmacist with training and experience related to DSMES, or another health professional who is a certified diabetes educator (CDE). Other health care workers or diabetes paraprofessionals (i.e., community health workers) may contribute to DSMES services with appropriate training in DSMES and with supervision and support by at least one of the team members listed above.1
| Organization Name | Contact Info |
|---|---|
| National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators |
Phone: 877-239-3233 http://www.ncbde.org |
| Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES) |
Phone: 800-338-3633 http://diabeteseducator.org |
Resources
- 2017 National Standard for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Interpretive Guidance https://www.diabeteseducator.org/docs/default-source/practice/deap/2017-interpretive-guidance-cms-corrected-jan2018.pdf?sfvrsn=2
