Diabetic Educator Question

Jan 07, 2004 03:31 PM written by VickyRN | 5 Comments

Had a student drop by who is in another curriculum at the college (early child education). She is very interested in becoming a diabetic educator, but doesn't want to become an RN. Does anyone know the qualifications to becoming a Certified Diabetic Educator and if one can do this without being an RN first? Thanxxx

AimersTriageRN · Jan 07, 2004, 03:45 PM

Hello,
No, a CDE must be an RN, NP, pharmacist or nutritionist. There be one two other things too, but I do a professional license is required first.

AimersTriageRN · Jan 07, 2004, 03:45 PM

Sorry, I hit send too many times!

AimersTriageRN · Jan 07, 2004, 03:45 PM

:O)

**VickyRN** · Jan 07, 2004, 04:02 PM

Thanks!!!

zacarias · Jan 16, 2005, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by VickyRN

Had a student drop by who is in another curriculum at the college (early child education). She is very interested in becoming a diabetic educator, but doesn't want to become an RN. Does anyone know the qualifications to becoming a Certified Diabetic Educator and if one can do this without being an RN first? Thanxxx

In addition to the licenses already mentioned in this thread, I'd like to add that a Registered Dietitian and even a Physican can become CDE.

Diabetic Educator Question

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