Board Certified - Advanced Diabetes Management certification
Credential Verification - for those who currently hold the BC-ADM
Please send an email to BCADM@aadenet.org to request verification of a candidate who holds the BC-ADM. We will respond within 5 working days.
Why become a BC-ADM?
Are you eligible?
New Eligibility for 2012 (Physicians and Physician Assistants are now included)!
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Eligibility Criteria
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Registered Nurse
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Registered Dietitian
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Pharmacist
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Physician Assistant
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Physician
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Licenses/Registration
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Current, active RN license
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Current, active dietitian registration
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Current, active pharmacist registration/licensure
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Current active Physician Assistant License
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Current active MD/DO License
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*Advanced Degree
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Master’s or higher degree in a relevant clinical, educational,
management area such as, education (med), nutrition, gerontology, advanced diabetes
management or other relevant to credential
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Experience
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500 clinical practice hours within 48 months prior to taking
certification examination.
(Clinical hours must be after relevant licensure and advanced degree
has been obtained)
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Level of practice at Provider Level
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Advanced/expert diabetes educators skillfully manage complex patient
needs, assisting diabetes patients with therapeutic problem-solving, counseling, and regimen
adjustments.
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Please refer to the BC-ADM Handbook for complete information about eligibility for both certification and renewal.
What are the Certification Fees?
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Certification*
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Recertification
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$600 AADE Member
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$500 AADE Member
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$900 Non-member
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$800 Non-member
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*$150 International Testing Fee
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What are the exam Dates and Deadlines?
Candidates are strongly encouraged to complete their applications at least 60 days prior to their desired testing month. There are two testing windows per year - June and December. The deadline for registration for the June window is May 1 and the deadline for the December window is November 1.
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Application Received By:
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Application (including $50 Late Fee) Received By:
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Testing Window:
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May
1
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May
15
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June
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November
1
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November
15
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December
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How do I renew my certification?
Certification renewal must be completed every five (5) years to maintain your certification. Castle will send candidates reminders by email and U.S. mail six (6) months prior to certification expiration. It is the candidate's responsibility to update Castle with any changes in contact information. You must submit your certification renewal application no later than 45 days prior to your certification expiration. For more information, such as, eligiblity criteria on renewals please review the BC-ADM handbook. You cannot renew with a paper application. Please direct all questions to Castle Worldwide (919) 572-6880 or simply emailing: ibt@castleworldwide.com.
Who is Castle Worldwide?
AADE has contracted with Castle Worldwide as they are one of the nation's leading certification and licensure testing companies. As a full-service testing company, Castle offers a broad array of products and services designed to meet the needs of educational, government and professional organizations. Castle provides expertise in psychometric, technological capabilities and a strong customer service department to meet the needs of our exam candidates. Castle offers help to our candidates and can be reached by email: ibt@castleworldwide.com or simply by calling (919) 572-6880.
For any concerns please email AADE at bcadm@aadenet.org
What are other candidates asking? (Frequently Asked Questions)
Making the decision to sit for the BC-ADM is not a simple decision. We have put together this document to help you with many common questions and concerns. Please click on this link for all your answers: FAQ Sheet