ADA Certification

[doclm]

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Hello,

I was wondering if there is anyone else who has heard about the American Diabetes Certification that DPM's, PA', and MD/DO's are able to obtain through seminars and tests?

This is something that I was considering when I set up shop. Does anyone know what limitations that Podiatrists may have on counseling Diabetic patients?

 

[doclm]

I thought this article was interesting in regards to Diabetic Patients and fitting shoes for them.

http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-forecast/mar2004/shoes.jsp

This is the part that gets me:

The certifying physician may not furnish the footwear unless he or she practices in a defined rural area or area where there is a shortage of health professionals. The prescribing podiatrist may be the supplier.

I personally believe that Podiatrists who deal with many Diabetic patients should always have the option to furnish footwear for patients, regardless of area.

 

[doclm]

Hello,

I was wondering if there is anyone else who has heard about the American Diabetes Certification that DPM's, PA', and MD/DO's are able to obtain through seminars and tests?

This is something that I was considering when I set up shop. Does anyone know what limitations that Podiatrists may have on counseling Diabetic patients?

Here's the link I found for for the type of certification I listed previously.
http://www.ncbde.org/eligibilityreq.html

 

[dpmgrad]

Here's the link I found for for the type of certification I listed previously.
http://www.ncbde.org/eligibilityreq.html

I am sure that it will be an added bonus to be certified in Diabetic Education. It will allow you to work as a Diabetic Educator. However, most DPMs educate patients in regards to Diabetic Foot care during the Diabetic patient initial visit.