BC-ADM - Board Certified - Advanced Diabetes Management

The Board Certified - Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) certification validates the knowledge and skills of healthcare providers working in advanced diabetes management. The Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES) offers the BC-ADM exam, accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Eligibility

To be eligible to take the BC-ADM exam, applicants must meet one of the following license and education requirements:

• An active RN or advanced practice nursing license with a master’s degree or higher in a related educational, clinical, or management area
• An active dietitian license or registration with a master’s degree or higher in a related area
• An active pharmacists license with a master’s degree or higher in Pharmacy
• An active Physician Assistant license with a master’s degree or higher in a related educational, clinical, or management area
• An active MD or DO license with an MD or DO degree

In addition, applicants must have completed 5oo clinical practice hours within the previous 48 months of application.

Completion Time: Candidates have about 3 hours to complete the BC-ADM exam

• ADCES member initial: $600
• Non-member initial: $900
• ADCES member retake: $220
• Non-member retake: $340

Course Format

Exam Format

The BC-ADM exam includes 150 scored questions and 25 unscored questions. Candidates have 3 hours and 3 minutes to complete the exam. BC-ADM exam topics include:

• Assessment and Diagnosis (30%)
• Planning and Intervention (34%)
• Evaluation and Follow-up (23%)
• Population Health, Advocacy, and Professional Development (14%)

Meazure Learning's ProctorU Test Centers offer BC-ADM exams Monday through Saturdays between June 1-30 and December 1-31. Examinees may also take the exam at home via Meazure Learning's ProctorU live online proctored test administration service.

Register for the Exam

Applicants may register for the exam after receiving a Notice to Schedule Examination email from Meazure Learning's ProctorU. To schedule an in-person exam, applicants must:

• Create or log in to Meazure Learning's ProctorU account
• Visit the Scheduling page
• Select the correct "Term" and “Exam”
• Choose testing method (in-person or online)
• Click on "search near me" or enter local zip code, address or city
• Choose a date and time
• Click “Schedule Exam”

Exam Day Instructions

• Arrive at the testing center 15 to 30 minutes before exam time
• Bring a government-issued photo ID
  • Applicant’s name must exactly match the name Meazure Learning's ProctorU has on file
  • Examinees may not bring personal items, calculators, phones, notes, food, or beverages into the test center

  For remote proctored exams, applicants must use a computer with a camera, microphone and internet connection. Review the details for system requirements. Applicants can take a free sample test to become familiar with Meazure Learning's ProctorU software. To schedule a new exam from home or another compatible location, applicants must:

  • Create or log in to Meazure Learning's ProctorU account
  • Confirm demographic information
  • Attest to Meazure Learning's ProctorU privacy policy
  • Test computer for system requirements
  • Click “Schedule New Session”
  • Select “Term” and “Exam”
  • Enter phone number and time zone
  • Click “Schedule Exam”

  Exam Day Instructions

  • Click the link in the confirmation email to go to the Scantron platform
    • The system performs a System Requirement Check
    • A live proctor performs a security check
    • Examinees must be alone, in a well-lit space, with the computer on a table or desk
    • Examinees must not use a dual-monitor or sit in a reclined position
    • The live proctor remains present throughout the test for questions

    Examinees receive an email from Scantron 6 to 8 weeks after the close of the testing window with exam results and instructions for accessing Scantron’s Score Report Portal.

    Certification

    Application Process

    The application deadline is May 1 for June exams and November 1 for December exams, but ADCES accepts applications until May 15 and November 15 for an additional $50 late fee.

    • Create an account on the Meazure Learning's ProctorU
    • Insert demographic information
    • Insert 500 practice hour information
    • Attach copy of professional license
    • Attach copy of transcripts or diploma, if applicable
    • Click “I agree” next to Verification of Information
    • Insert membership information, if applicable
    • Insert payment information

    Applicants receive a confirmation notice of eligibility within 5 business days of application submission.

    Renewal

    BC-ADM certification is valid for 5 years. Renewal applicants are encouraged to apply for renewal at least 6 months before expiration and no later than 30 days before expiration. To be eligible for renewal, applicants must:

    • Hold an active RN, RD, RPh, PA, or MD/DO license in the U.S. or the legal equivalent in another country
    • Hold a current BC-ADM certification
    • Have 1,000 hours of practice in advanced diabetes management during the 5-year certification period
    • Complete the professional development requirements
    • Pay the renewal fee

    To renew certification:

    • Log into Meazure Learning's ProctorU account
    • Check the box for “Renewal”
    • Insert demographic information
    • Insert license information
    • Upload a copy of professional license
    • Select the 2 professional development categories and enter corresponding information
    • Enter professional practice hour information
    • Click “I agree” next to Verification of Information
    • Insert membership information, if applicable
    • Insert payment information

    Renewal Fees

    • ADCES member renewal: $500
    • Non-member renewal: $800

    Continuing Education

    Renewal applicants must complete 2 out of 6 professional development categories. Categories 1-5 may be doubled, but category 6 can’t be doubled.

    1. Continuing Education (75 contact hours)
    2. Academic Credits (5 semester credits or 6 quarter credits)
    3. Presentations (Presentation time of 5 hours)
    4. Publication (One article, primary author, or grant writer) or Research (IRB project, content reviewer, or completed dissertation, thesis or graduate level scholarly project)
    5. Preceptor (120 hours)
    6. Professional Service (100 hours)

    Refer to the Candidate Handbook for full information on professional development categories.

    Other Resources

    The ADCES provides several resources to help prepare for the BC-ADM exam, including:

    • BC-ADM Handbook
    • Content Knowledge Self-Assessment
    • Practice Exam available for $39 for ADCES members and $59 for non-members

    Related Certifications

    Similar certifications include:

    • Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
    • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
    • Academic Novice Educator (CNEn)
    • Certified Academic Clinical Nurse Educator (CNEcl)