CDE® Certification Requirements
Feb 4, 2019
Get moving toward the next chapter in your career by taking the following steps to getting your Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE®) certification.
Make Sure You Qualify for Your Exam!
If you said yes to all three, you’re off to a great start!
Apply for and Schedule the CDE Exam
Once the above requirements are met, you’re all set to apply for the CDE® examination!
Application Fees
Note that your application fee includes a $100 non-refundable processing fee.
Click here to download a copy of the most recent Certification Exam Handbook, where you can access information on who can apply online and who must apply using the paper application method.
There are two ways to apply for the exam:
PSI/AMP
Examination Services Department
18000 West 105th Street
Olathe, KS 66061-7543
*Please write “NCBDE” in the upper left corner of the envelope under your return address.
Start Studying for the CDE certification exam (if you haven’t already!)
Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to prepare for CDE certification — most people take at least 2 or 3 months to prepare, given the amount of content you need to know. You can start preparing by taking our free practice quiz here. And you’ll probably need a few exam preparation products to help you study in more depth. You can check out what we have here.
Resources
NCBDE. (n.d.). Discipline Requirements. Retrieved from https://www.ncbde.org/certification_info/discipline-requirement/
NCBDE. (n.d.). Professional Practice Experience. Retrieved from https://www.ncbde.org/certification_info/professional-practice-experience/
NCBDE. (n.d.). Continuing Education Hours. Retrieved from https://www.ncbde.org/certification_info/continuing-education-hours/
NCBDE. (2019). Examination Handbook. Retrieved from https://www.ncbde.org/assets/1/7/Handbook_Current.pdf
PSI. (n.d.). Certification Examination for Diabetes Educators. Retrieved from http://online.goamp.com/CandidateHome/examination.aspx?p_category=HEALTHCARE&p_client_code=NCBDE&p_exam_id=20768
Make Sure You Qualify for Your Exam!
- Do you meet the NCBDE’s Discipline requirement?
- Do you meet the NCBDE’s Professional Practice Experience requirements?
- Have you obtained a minimum of 15 continuing education hours? Get the details on the Continuing Education requirement here!
If you said yes to all three, you’re off to a great start!
Apply for and Schedule the CDE Exam
Once the above requirements are met, you’re all set to apply for the CDE® examination!
Application Fees
| Initial Certification | Renewal of Certification | Expired Certification |
| $350 | $250 | $350 |
Note that your application fee includes a $100 non-refundable processing fee.
Click here to download a copy of the most recent Certification Exam Handbook, where you can access information on who can apply online and who must apply using the paper application method.
There are two ways to apply for the exam:
- Apply and Schedule Online: Click here to begin the online application process on the PSI Services website. You can use the “Register for this Exam” option at the bottom of the screen or click on “Candidates” in the top navigation and follow the online instructions. You’ll need your CDE®/certificate numbers when you register.
- Paper Application and Scheduling: Locate the paper application in the Exam Handbook, fill it out, and submit it to PSI. You’ll mail the application, applicable documents, and all required fees to:
PSI/AMP
Examination Services Department
18000 West 105th Street
Olathe, KS 66061-7543
*Please write “NCBDE” in the upper left corner of the envelope under your return address.
Start Studying for the CDE certification exam (if you haven’t already!)
Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to prepare for CDE certification — most people take at least 2 or 3 months to prepare, given the amount of content you need to know. You can start preparing by taking our free practice quiz here. And you’ll probably need a few exam preparation products to help you study in more depth. You can check out what we have here.
Resources
NCBDE. (n.d.). Discipline Requirements. Retrieved from https://www.ncbde.org/certification_info/discipline-requirement/
NCBDE. (n.d.). Professional Practice Experience. Retrieved from https://www.ncbde.org/certification_info/professional-practice-experience/
NCBDE. (n.d.). Continuing Education Hours. Retrieved from https://www.ncbde.org/certification_info/continuing-education-hours/
NCBDE. (2019). Examination Handbook. Retrieved from https://www.ncbde.org/assets/1/7/Handbook_Current.pdf
PSI. (n.d.). Certification Examination for Diabetes Educators. Retrieved from http://online.goamp.com/CandidateHome/examination.aspx?p_category=HEALTHCARE&p_client_code=NCBDE&p_exam_id=20768