Certified Diabetic Educator
Core
Provides comprehensive diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) to improve clinical outcomes and reduce complications for patients with diabetes.
Role type
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
Builds
Patient-centered care plans and education programs for diabetes management
Domain
Healthcare / Endocrinology / Chronic Disease Management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Diabetes self-management education, patient assessment, behavior change strategies, medication management education, blood glucose monitoring training, nutrition counseling, physical activity counseling, risk reduction strategies, diabetes technology training (CGM, insulin pumps), EHR documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Master's degree
Technologies
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin delivery systems, smart pens, electronic health record (EHR)
Responsibilities
Provide individualized and group diabetes self-management education, assess patient needs and health literacy, develop personalized care plans, educate patients on medication and technology, collaborate with physicians and pharmacists, monitor patient progress and adjust care plans, document patient interactions, support hospital-to-home transitions, participate in quality improvement projects
Seniority
Mid-level clinical specialist
