Zoom Coffee Breaks

DDPG is now offering regular Zoom Coffee Breaks as a new learning opportunity for members. These will be ~30-minute educational drop-in sessions where we bring in a DDPG leader, member, or outside expert to discuss a trending topic in diabetes care and nutrition. At least a portion of each Zoom Coffee Break will allow for interaction, discussion, and questions from members who join. Join us for our upcoming program, or just pop in to listen for a few minutes. 

NOTE: Zoom Coffee Breaks are educational in nature but do not provide CPEUs.

Upcoming Programs


  • Short & Sweet – Learn about the CDCES Program

    Thursday, June 13, 2024, 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM ET

    Sponsored by: Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education

    Description: Whether you’re interested in certification or currently certified as a CDCES, join us to learn what’s currently happening with the program directly from the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education. We’ll go over initial eligibility requirements, mentorship & scholarship programs, how to apply, ways to test, new exam content outline (effective July 2024), and some minor changes to renewal requirements for CDCESs starting in 2025.

    Speakers:

    Melanie Batchelor, MHS, RD, LDN, CDCES

    Melanie Batchelor, MHS, RD, LDN, CDCES, is 2024 Chair of the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE), Schaumburg, IL. Melanie is a dietitian and CDCES who has dedicated her career to diabetes care and education. She has extensive, diverse experience, including public health, acute care, outpatient, higher education, management, and intensive insulin management.

         

         

    Sheryl Traficano, MBA, CAE

    Sheryl Traficano, MBA, CAE, is the CEO of the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE), Schaumburg, IL. Sheryl has been with the CBDCE for over 20 years and works with the Board and the CBDCE team to administer the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) program. Currently over 19,000 health professionals hold active CDCES status. Sheryl enjoys working with the individuals pursuing and holding the CDCES certification, knowing the passion and commitment that they bring in helping people with diabetes and prediabetes achieve their goals.

    Register Here

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