BC-ADM Credential Ownership Transition From ADCES to CBDCE
BC-ADMs - Welcome!
BC-ADM Credential Holders
CBDCE is looking forward to working with all BC-ADM credential holders as ownership of the BC-ADM program transitions from the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES) to CBDCE in 2025*.
CBDCE is working with the same test vendor that managed the program for ADCES to keep the transition as smooth as possible for those who are currently certified and for those looking to become certified.
We'll keep updating this page with news as we move along. Please know we'll be working on a website update in 2025 to expand the information on becoming certified, renewing as a BC-ADM, and the BC-ADM program in general. Click here to read the news release about the transition.
*ADCES will be completing the work needed for audits and certificates/wallet cards for those testing in the December 2024 window (make take through March 31, 2025 to finish) and renewing through December 2024. For those who tested in December 2024, reach out to bcadm@adces.org if questions .
CBDCE is working with the same test vendor that managed the program for ADCES to keep the transition as smooth as possible for those who are currently certified and for those looking to become certified.
We'll keep updating this page with news as we move along. Please know we'll be working on a website update in 2025 to expand the information on becoming certified, renewing as a BC-ADM, and the BC-ADM program in general. Click here to read the news release about the transition.
*ADCES will be completing the work needed for audits and certificates/wallet cards for those testing in the December 2024 window (make take through March 31, 2025 to finish) and renewing through December 2024. For those who tested in December 2024, reach out to bcadm@adces.org if questions .
Transition
Note: We appreciate your patience as we transition the program from ADCES to CBDCE in the first quarter of 2025. We will work as quickly as possible to ensure information, processes, links and documents work smoothly for those pursuing initial and renewal of the BC-ADM certification, but some changes do take time and work could not be started until January 2025. Hopefully incidents will be rare after January 2025, but it may take some time.
BC-ADM Initial Certification and Examination Information
The professional holding the BC-ADM® certification skillfully manages complex patient needs and assists people at risk for and with diabetes and other cardiometabolic conditions with therapeutic problemsolving. Within their discipline's scope of practice and licensure, health professionals who hold the BC-ADM® certification may adjust (and in some cases, prescribe) medications, treat, and monitor acute and chronic complications and other comorbidities, counsel people living with diabetes on lifestyle modifications, address psychosocial issues, and participate in research and mentoring. Holding the BC-ADM® credential does not confer a change in scope beyond current licensure or registration.
Learn more about the BC-ADM requirements for certification and how to apply for the BC-ADM examination in the BC-ADM Examination Handbook .
Ready to register? Click here. (opens in new tab; note: we're still updating wording from ADCES to CBDCE)
If you need to change your scheduled BC-ADM exam, click here for on scheduling and cost for BC-ADM exam changes.
BC-ADM Practice Exam: Now LIVE! Click here to learn more.
Learn more about the BC-ADM requirements for certification and how to apply for the BC-ADM examination in the BC-ADM Examination Handbook .
Ready to register? Click here. (opens in new tab; note: we're still updating wording from ADCES to CBDCE)
If you need to change your scheduled BC-ADM exam, click here for on scheduling and cost for BC-ADM exam changes.
BC-ADM Practice Exam: Now LIVE! Click here to learn more.
BC-ADM Examination Content Outline & Study Sheets
You can download study sheets for the BC-ADM Examination Content Outline by domain to assist you with studying:
Domain I: Assessment and Diagnosis
Domain II: Planning and Intervention
Domain III: Evaluation and Follow-up
Domain IV: Population Health, Advocacy, and Professional Development
Domain I: Assessment and Diagnosis
Domain II: Planning and Intervention
Domain III: Evaluation and Follow-up
Domain IV: Population Health, Advocacy, and Professional Development
BC-ADM Renewal of Certification Information
Due to renew your BC-ADM certification?
Click here to download the BC-ADM Renewal Handbook.
Need to provider verification of Preceptor Experience for your BC-ADM audit? Download the Preceptor Form here.
Need to provider verification of Preceptor Experience for your BC-ADM audit? Download the Preceptor Form here.
FAQs
Click here or use the navigation menu to access FAQs about BC-ADM Initial Certification/Exam.
Click here or use the navigation menu to access FAQs about BC-ADM Renewal.
Recently Certified?
Make your BC-ADM achievement known. Download a press release for you or your organization to use in sharing your accomplishment with others!
Click here or use the navigation menu to access FAQs about BC-ADM Renewal.
Recently Certified?
Make your BC-ADM achievement known. Download a press release for you or your organization to use in sharing your accomplishment with others!