Become a Credentialled Diabetes Educator

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The Credentialled Diabetes Educator ® (CDE) is a certification trademark registered to the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA). This allows ADEA to determine the criteria for achieving recognition as a CDE.  Successful candidates are granted ADEA recognition as a CDE for three (3) years.

Who can become Credentialled Diabetes Educators? 

Candidates eligible to apply to for recognition as a CDE must hold a primary health care discipline qualification with a current registration or practicing certificate as:

  • Registered Nurses (Division One)
  • Accredited Practicing Dietitians
  • Registered Medical Practitioners
  • Registered Pharmacists who are also accredited by either the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy or the Society of Hospital Pharmacists Australia to conduct medication management reviews
  • Podiatrists
  • Accredited Exercise Physiologists  

How do I become a Credentialled Diabetes Educator?

All CDE candidates must meet the following criteria before lodging their application: 

  1. Complete a graduate certificate in diabetes education and management accredited by the ADEA in the six (6) years prior to applying
  2. Complete 1800 hours of practice in the specialty field of diabetes education over a maximum period of four (4) years prior to applying
  3. Submit evidence of participating in professional development relevant to the specialty field of diabetes education in the 12 months prior to applying as Initial Credentialling Points Guide.
  4. Submit a Referee's Report completed by a CDE of at least 12 months standing that addresses the National Core Competencies for Credentialled Diabetes Educators
  5. Participate as a mentee in a mentoring relationship registered with the ADEA Mentoring Program
  6. Undertake to practice in accordance to the  ADEA Code of Conduct and other ADEA standards of practice. 

Recognition as a CDE is a benefit for diabetes educators who have a current financial full ADEA membership.  Other applicants are charged a fee of $2,500 for the three (3) year credentialling period.  To learn more about ADEA membership, please return to the Membership benefits page.  

Non-member applicants are advised to contact  the  ADEA National Office for further information.