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Level 2 | Standard 3 & 5: National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support | 1.75 CEs
Level 2 | Standard 3 & 5: National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support | 1.75 CEs
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Level 2 | Standard 3 & 5: National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support
2026 webinar available upon registration
✓ Fulfills the Annual ADA Standards of Care Component Required for CDCES and BC-ADM Certification CE Requirements
Master the National Standards for DSME and Support Programs with Beverly Thomassian.
This course provides you with a succinct overview of the latest standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) and Support Programs. If you are taking certification exams or considering setting up a DSME program, this program is designed for you. We highlight the newly revised and simplified standards and provide strategies for program implementation. In addition, we discuss Medicare Reimbursement and covered benefits. This course provides insights into the exam philosophy and also highlights critical content areas.
Course Topics:
- List the six standards for creating a successful DSME program
- Discuss marketing strategies for success
- Describe Medicare Reimbursement for diabetes care and education
- Describe DSME program examples from across the country
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the application of the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care for people living with prediabetes and diabetes across the lifespan and in different care settings.
- Discuss the steps involved in assessing and promoting well-being in individuals and populations while exploring psychosocial issues and considering social determinants of health.
What's Included:
- 1.75 CE credits (AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE, ANCC, CDR accredited)
- Fulfills annual ADA Standards of Care requirement for CDCES renewal
- On-demand course with video presentation, podcast, and downloadable resources
- DSME program examples from across the country
- Medicare Reimbursement guidance for diabetes care and education
- 1 full year of access to all course materials
- Activity dates: 2/17/2026 to 2/17/2028
- Estimated completion time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Expert Instructor: Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM, brings extensive expertise in DSME program development, ADA Standards of Care, and Medicare Reimbursement.
Perfect for: RNs, RDNs, pharmacists, providers, and healthcare professionals seeking to master DSME standards, set up DSME programs, prepare for certification exams, and meet CDCES certification renewal requirements
Part of Our Training Programs: This course is included in Level 2 | Standards of Care Intensive, Certification Renewal Bundle (view flyer), and all CDCES (view flyer), BC-ADM (view flyer), and Dual Cert Boot Camps (view flyer).
Accredited by: AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE, ANCC, CDR! More details in the "Accreditation" tab below.
Evidence-Based. Person-Centered. Practical.
Level 2 | Standard 3 & 5: National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support
2026 webinar available upon registration
✓ Fulfills the Annual ADA Standards of Care Component Required for CDCES and BC-ADM Certification CE Requirements
Master the National Standards for DSME and Support Programs with Beverly Thomassian.
This course provides you with a succinct overview of the latest standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) and Support Programs. If you are taking certification exams or considering setting up a DSME program, this program is designed for you. We highlight the newly revised and simplified standards and provide strategies for program implementation. In addition, we discuss Medicare Reimbursement and covered benefits. This course provides insights into the exam philosophy and also highlights critical content areas.
Course Topics:
- List the six standards for creating a successful DSME program
- Discuss marketing strategies for success
- Describe Medicare Reimbursement for diabetes care and education
- Describe DSME program examples from across the country
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the application of the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care for people living with prediabetes and diabetes across the lifespan and in different care settings.
- Discuss the steps involved in assessing and promoting well-being in individuals and populations while exploring psychosocial issues and considering social determinants of health.
What's Included:
- 1.75 CE credits (AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE, ANCC, CDR accredited)
- Fulfills annual ADA Standards of Care requirement for CDCES renewal
- On-demand course with video presentation, podcast, and downloadable resources
- DSME program examples from across the country
- Medicare Reimbursement guidance for diabetes care and education
- 1 full year of access to all course materials
- Activity dates: 2/17/2026 to 2/17/2028
- Estimated completion time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Expert Instructor: Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM, brings extensive expertise in DSME program development, ADA Standards of Care, and Medicare Reimbursement.
Perfect for: RNs, RDNs, pharmacists, providers, and healthcare professionals seeking to master DSME standards, set up DSME programs, prepare for certification exams, and meet CDCES certification renewal requirements
Part of Our Training Programs: This course is included in Level 2 | Standards of Care Intensive, Certification Renewal Bundle (view flyer), and all CDCES (view flyer), BC-ADM (view flyer), and Dual Cert Boot Camps (view flyer).
Accredited by: AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE, ANCC, CDR! More details in the "Accreditation" tab below.
Evidence-Based. Person-Centered. Practical.
