Renewal of Certification by Continuing Education Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the timeframe for accruing continuing education hours during the implementation phase?
- Will renewal of certification by the Certification Examination still be available?
- Will the deadline date for renewal of certification by continuing education be different from the deadlines for the Certification Examinations?
- Will it be possible to switch to the continuing education option if the Certification Examination is not successfully completed?
- Will it be possible to apply for renewal of certification by continuing education if my credential has expired?
- Which continuing education providers are recognized by NCBDE?
- Will it be necessary to find out if each continuing education activity is offered by a NCBDE recognized provider?
- Does NCBDE approve continuing education activities?
- Do continuing education activities need to be discipline specific?
- How does NCBDE determine if continuing education is applicable to diabetes?
- What continuing education activities are acceptable?
- What continuing education activities are not acceptable?
- I have attended several dinners and meetings featuring speakers on subjects applicable to diabetes that have not been approved for continuing education credit, may I count the time spent attending these presentations?
- How can I find out about continuing education opportunities?
- May the total time spent at a seminar be counted toward renewal of certification by continuing education?
- What about time spent for announcements, at lunch or tour exhibits?
- As a nurse, 1.2 continuing education hours were credited toward nursing recertification for every 60 minutes spent at an educational activity prior to 2007*. This counted as 1 unit. Is it the same for CDE renewal of certification by continuing education?
- Will members of all different disciplines always receive the same amount of hours for the same continuing education activity?
- How is time counted for self-study programs?
- Will there be a requirement to complete a certain number of continuing education hours each year of the certification cycle?
- Will it be possible to take the same course more than one time and count the hours each time?
- Will NCBDE send me a notice that my credential is expiring?
- Will NCBDE send applications to all CDEs whose credentials expire in 2008?
- How do I obtain an application for renewal of certification by continuing education?
- What will the fee be for renewal of certification by continuing education?
- Will there be a late application deadline and late fee?
- Will it be possible to have my credential extended if I do not renew it prior to expiration?
- Will it be necessary to submit certificates of completion for each continuing education activity?
- How many applications for renewal of certification by continuing education will be audited?
- Will there be an appeal process when renewal of certification by continuing education is denied?
- Is there a sample of the Part III (Summary of Continuing Education Activities) form?
- When will I hear about the status of my application for renewal by continuing education?