Certified Diabetes Educator

The certified diabetes educator assists the clinical team with diabetes-Specific education and care for patients, providing nutrition education and counseling. They also evaluate and monitor the nutritional status of patients and develop individualized care plans.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, with a master's preferred, and be a registered dietitian/Certified dietitian-Nutritionist along with a certified diabetes care and education specialist license. A minimum of two years of experience in a clinical or community health setting is required.