PROFESSIONALS
CERTIFIED DIABETES EDUCATORS
The certified diabetes educator (CDE) will train Medicare beneficiaries using a train-the-trainer model to achieve the goals of the Every Diabetic Counts (EDC) program. CDEs provide the technical expertise and teach the clinical portion of the diabetes self-management (DSME) curriculum. All job duties are performed in a manner that demonstrates the values of care, respect, and professional excellence toward patients, families, volunteers, physicians, and co-workers.
Essential duties may include:
- Coordinating and providing DSME for Medicare beneficiaries ;
- Coordinating activities of the EDC program with project managers;
- Promoting the DSME program;
- Performing other duties as directed in a cooperative and efficient manner;
- Pursuing professionalism, clinical motivation, and participation in continuing education to ensure effectiveness; and
- Adhering to confidentiality policies and procedures without exception.
By participating in this groundbreaking Medicare beneficiary project you can:
- Help reduce health disparities, and
- Receive FREE training on patient-empowerment and motivational interviewing to help impact diabetes in your community.
How can you participate?
Contact the Health Disparities Quality Improvement Organization Support Center at 1-877-746-6465 or email us at healthdisparitiesqiosc@hcdi.com and we will forward you the appropriate information. If you are a CDE and live in the District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, New York or the Virgin Islands, you may qualify to participate in this program.