Microcredentials
About Microcredentials
Microcredentials are succinct, targeted certifications that validate specific competencies or skills. Unlike traditional qualifications, which require extensive study over prolonged periods, microcredentials are flexible, time-efficient alternatives. These short, stackable courses (like Lego blocks) can be completed in as little as a few hours, fitting into the busy schedules of health professionals. They are designed to provide industry-relevant education that bridges skill gaps, complements existing qualifications, and serve as standalone credentials for professional development. Diabetes management is rapidly evolving with new technologies and medications. Our microcredentials provide adaptable learning modules to help CDEs and healthcare professionals quickly upskill and stay current in diabetes care.
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Our microcredentials provide targeted, efficient knowledge acquisition and are cost-effective, allowing for affordable education. They are stackable, enabling progressive expertise building. Ultimately, they will help you stay current with the latest advancements in diabetes care, offering formal recognition that enhances professional credibility and career opportunities. Developed by diabetes experts, the content is highly relevant, evidence-based, and aligned with best practices.
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Digital Badges
Showcasing your achievements is made easy with ADEA’s digital badges for microcredentials. Partnering with Credly, we transform your demonstrated learning outcomes into verifiable, easily shareable badges that enhance your professional profile on LinkedIn, resumes, and social media. These badges contain metadata verifying the skills or knowledge attained. Credly’s platform, based on Open Badge Standards by 1EdTech, allows you to manage, share, and verify your competencies digitally. These badges not only represent your achievements but also link back to ADEA, increasing visibility and engagement.
Introduction to ADEA Microcredentials
ADEA Microcredentials
Our microcredentials provide targeted, efficient knowledge acquisition and are cost-effective, allowing for affordable education. They are stackable, enabling progressive expertise building.​
Insulin Pump Therapy Microcredential
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This microcredential is designed to give Credentialled Diabetes Educators (CDEs) a theoretical and practical understanding of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII), also called insulin pump therapy (IPT). The content covered in this microcredential is designed to be relevant for CDEs practising in all parts of Australia.
Professional Practice Microcredential
The Professional Practice Microcredential is designed for health professionals pursuing credentialing as Credentialled Diabetes Educators (CDEs) or for ADEA members looking to refresh their knowledge. This microcredential is designed to strengthen candidates' knowledge and understanding of professional practice. Participants will be able to apply professional standards in real-world clinical scenarios, conduct self-assessments, and reflect on their practice to define their individual scope and identify areas for growth. This microcredential supports ongoing professional development and growth as a CDE. Completion of this microcredential is mandatory for those in the new initial credentialling pathway to become a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE). Upon successful completion, a digital badge in the Leadership & Advocacy category will be awarded.
Diabetes Medications: Insulin Therapy Microcredential
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This microcredential is part of a comprehensive series designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in the pharmacological management of diabetes. This microcredential focuses specifically on insulin therapy, covering key areas such as the objectives of insulin therapy, types of insulin, initiation and adjustment strategies, appropriate administration techniques, and recognising potential interactions and adverse effects. It aims to support CDEs in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for people living with diabetes.
Diabetes Medications: Glucose Lowering Agents Microcredential
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This microcredential is part of a series designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in the pharmacological management of diabetes. It provides a comprehensive overview of glucose lowering agents used in diabetes management, focusing on their goals, types, and management strategies. It covers the principles of Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) and addresses the various classes of glucose-lowering agents (GLAs), their pharmacological actions, and the factors influencing medication choices in diabetes management.
Continuous Glucose Lowering (CGM) Microcredential
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The CGM Microcredential is designed for Credentialled Diabetes Educators (CDEs) who have not yet completed the 2022 CGM microcredential. If you have previously completed the earlier version, you may instead enrol in the CGM refresher microcredential that includes the updated information.