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Lead. Launch. Sustain

DSMES Quality
Lead Certificate

A professional certificate program designed for healthcare professionals ready to lead, launch, and sustain high-quality diabetes education programs

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Program Overview

On-demand Courses. Live Events.

One​ Comprehensive Foundation

NADR participants joined from 30 states, representing health systems, academic medical centers, community hospitals, specifically diabetes practices, pediatric health systems, and state health departments

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Accreditation
Readiness

Documentation
Systems

Program

Sustainability

Telehealth DSMES

for Rural Communities

Understand standards and prepare your program for recognition

Build effective systems that support quality and compliance

Stregthen your program for long-term impact and growth

Expand access and equity through virtual care strategies

Earn Continuing Education Credit
Eligible activities provide NCHEC Category I Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH®). These contact hours are accepted toward continuing education requirements for CHES®, MCHES®, and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES®), in accordance with current CBDCE renewal requirements.

Supports the Annual 15-Hour Continuing Education Requirement

The National Standards for DSMES recommend that Quality Coordinators complete at least 15 hours of continuing education annually that is relevant to their role. NADR educational activities are designed to support this expectation by providing training in leadership, quality improvement, accreditation readiness, documentation, and DSMES program management.

PROGRAM DETAILS

What to Expect

Online Delivery

Self-paced learning to complete on your own schedule

For Healthcare

Professionals

Ideal for CDCES's, nurses, dietitionss, pharmacists, and community health workers

Certificate 

Awarded

Earn the DSMES Quality Lead Certificate upon completion

Peer Network

Access to a national network of professionals working to sustain high quality DSME programs.

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Be the Leader Your Community Needs

Together, we can ensure more people with diabetes receive the education and support they deserve.

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