The National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) announced that Jean Cipperley, RN-BC, CDE, BSN, Health Promotions Director at Horn Memorial Hospital, had renewed the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) status by successfully completing the continuing education renewal option process. Candidates must meet rigorous requirements to be eligible for certification. Achieving the CDE credential demonstrates to people with diabetes and employers that the healthcare professional possesses distinct and specialized knowledge, thereby promoting quality of care for people with diabetes. Currently, there are over 17,400 diabetes educators who hold NCBDE certification.
Jean Cipperley has held the Diabetes Educator Certification since 2002. She utilizes her knowledge and skills by offering one-on-one and group teaching through the Health Promotions Department as well as facilitating a diabetes support group at Horn Memorial. Jean commented, “People with diabetes, whether they are newly diagnosed or had diabetes for years, benefit from the education.”
