Knowledge Base – CDECB

What technical standards must my desktop or laptop computer meet in order to take this examination?

Jessica Stevens — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:12:27 +0000

Must have a computer with a most current browser installed. (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) You will be required to have a second device connected to the internet with a working camera. (Phone, Tablet, iPad, Chromebook, second computer) You will be required to have the Google Meets app.

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Evacuation Process: What happens if I get an evacuation notice during my exam or before I start my exam?

Norma Boose — Fri, 12 May 2023 18:50:06 +0000

Should you receive an evacuation notice during the examination. Stop taking the examination. Evacuate. Communicate with us when you and your family are safe. We are monitoring evacuation alerts.

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Where do I claim credit for Diabetes Canada’s “22 Minute Take Away”?

Norma Boose — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:52:23 +0000

Certified Diabetes Educators may claim credit for Diabetes Canada’s 22 Minute Take Away in the Credit Portfolio Program under 2C: Web Based Learning events. CDECB recognizes some of the 22 Minute Take Away may not be an entire 30 minutes in length however the CDE may claim credit provided each presentation, fulfills the listed criteria/requirements (intended for health care professionals…

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Does the CDECB exam question provide all of the information I need to select a correct response?

Jessica Stevens — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:54:45 +0000

In addition to the knowledge a minimally competent diabetes educator would have concerning diabetes, the necessary information which will lead the candidate to select the correct answer for each question is contained within the CDECB examination stem.

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Does the CDECB examination consider treatment variations available throughout Canada?

Jessica Stevens — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:55:36 +0000

Candidates taking the CDECB examination are reminded the examination is administered throughout Canada. Diabetes treatment varies between provinces and health districts. Availability of treatment differs between these areas and therefore there may be questions appearing on the examination with treatments which could be unavailable to some Canadians or considered out-dated for others.

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How does the CDECB develop an item for the CDECB exam?

Jessica Stevens — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:56:05 +0000

Items (questions) are developed by Certified Diabetes Educators representing a variety of professions from diverse practices and physical locations throughout Canada. Following development and prior to becoming a trial item each is reviewed by Certified Diabetes Educators, representing a variety of health disciplines, within a group of CDEs, followed by individual CDEs randomly selected from…

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Why do I not show up in the “Find a CDE” search engine?

Jessica Stevens — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:33:59 +0000

All health care professionals who obtain the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)® designation are searchable through the “verify a CDE®” search engine on the CDECB website. A CDE® not appearing in the “Find a CDE®” search engine will not have selected participation in that search engine. Participation is totally at the decision of the individual Certified Diabetes Educator. Within a CDE®s CDECB…

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Do I need to complete the “trial” examination?

Norma Boose — Mon, 01 May 2023 15:43:11 +0000

The trial examination is intended to help ensure your computer and secondary device is able to complete the examination on your exam day.

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Virtual attendance at Diabetes Canada Conference 2022-2026

Jessica Stevens — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:51:15 +0000

Attending the Diabetes Canada Conference virtually/on demand should be claimed as credit under category 2C Web-based learning events. Diabetes Canada does not provide the required (by CDECB) documentation to claim the full 5 credits for this activity. However, for this activity only, CDECB will accept a copy of the CDE’s receipt in the name of the CDE attendee…

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Is the CDECB Exam a virtual exam or a paper exam?

Norma Boose — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:31:36 +0000

The CDECB Exam is a virtual exam. Please see the FAQ’s on our website: cdecb.ca for more information or follow this link for more details…

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