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Diabetes Small Group Training: CDCES Prep Course Fall 2025

Fall 2025 Small Group Training

The Fall 2025 Small Group Training will provide guidance and assistance to health center staff seeking to obtain the CDCES certification, which is recognized as the gold standard for diabetes care and support. The trainings will focus on improving and building workforce capacity to prepare participants for the CDCES exam and creating a sustainable diabetes program within a health center.

Below are some benefits for participating in this training:

· Receive customized training and instruction from Subject
Matter Expert Consultant, Ardis Reed

· Review exam content and learn techniques to prepare for CDCES exam questions

· Participate in flexible, evening study groups

· Develop capacity to further sustain your health center’s diabetes efforts and programs

· Work towards certification and recognition from CBDCE board as member of a diabetes care team

· Receive ongoing support and technical assistance

Health center staff recommended to participate include Clinical psychologists, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, physicians, podiatrists, registered dietitians or dietitian nutritionists, or any health care professional with a minimum of a master’s degree in social work.

Information about our facilitator, Subject Matter Expert Consultant: Ardis A. Reed MPH RD LD CDCES, FADCES, CPHQ.
As a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES), Ms. Reed serves as a quality improvement specialist and the chronic disease content expert for TMF Health Quality Institute, based in Austin, Texas, Ms. Reed's role is to facilitate regional technical assistance for partners and stakeholders across the Southcentral CMS region five which covers Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Ms. Reed has led CDCES exam study sessions for several years with high levels of success.

PLEASE NOTE: Supervisor approval and a commitment to attend all virtual sessions are required to register.


1.First Name
2.Last Name
3.Email Address
4.City
5.Zip/Postal Code
6.State/Province
7.Phone
8.Name of Health Center/Organization
9.Professional Credentials
10.How many years have you been working in the
field of Diabetes?
11.Are you willing to sit for the CDCES exam once the study session is complete?
12.Do you commit to completing the CDCES exam prior to May 2026?
13.Why do you feel this certification is important for you and your work?
14.We ask that you commit to participate in all virtual study sessions in order to sign up for this small group training. By checking the box below, you indicate your commitment and agreement to this participation.
15.Supervisor approval is required for participation in this small group training. By checking the box below, you indicate that you have received approval from a supervisor.
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