1. Which association publishes the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes ?
A. The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
B. The American Diabetes Association (ADA)
C. The American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
D. The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
2. How frequently is the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes updated?
A. Monthly
B. Annually
C. Every 3 years
D. Only when significant changes in diabetes care occur
3. Which of the following groups are accrediting bodies for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSME/S)?
A. The AADE
B. The ADA
C. The APhA
D. A and B are correct.
4. Which of the following statements regarding DSME/S programs is not true:
A. DSME/S programs include activities to sustaining health behaviors.
B. DSME/S programs incorporate patients' individual needs.
C. DSME/S programs are evidence-based interventions.
D. DSME/S programs are driven by health care professionals' (HCPs') goals
5. Based on National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support, how many standards currently exist?
A. 4
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
6. Knowledge of the population that the program will serve would be essential under which standard below?
A. Access
B. External input
C. Individualization
D. Internal structure
7. Which credentialing body oversees the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credential?
A. AADE
B. ADA
C. APhA
D. The National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)
8. Which of the following health care disciplines can serve(s) as a DSME/S program coordinator:
A. Dietitian
B. Nurse
C. Pharmacist
D. All of the above
9. Reimbursement for accredited DSME/S programs is part of:
A. Medicare Part A
B. Medicare Part B
C. Medicare Part C
D. Medicare Part D
10. One DSME/S service billing unit counts for a:
A. 15-minute visit
B. 30-minute visit
C. 60-minute visit
D. 90-minute visit
Evaluation Questions
11. To what extent did the program meet objective #1?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
12. To what extent did the program meet objective #2?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
13. To what extent did the program meet objective #3?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
14. To what extent did the program meet objective #4?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
15. To what extent did the program meet objective #5?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
16. Rate the effectiveness of how well the program related to your educational needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
17. Rate how well the active learning strategies (questions, cases, discussions) were appropriate and effective learning tools:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
18. Rate the quality of the faculty:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
19. Rate the effectiveness and the overall usefulness of the material presented:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
20. Rate the appropriateness of the examination for this activity:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
21. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity related to your practice needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
22. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity will help you improve patient care:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
23. Will the information presented cause you to change your practice?
A. Yes
B. No
24. Are you committed to making these changes?
A. Yes
B. No
25. As a result of this activity, did you learn something new?
A. Yes
B. No
26. What is your practice setting or area of practice?
A. Community Pharmacy/Independent
B. Community Pharmacy/Chain
C. Hospital/Health Systems
D. Administrative/Pharmacy Director
E. Critical Care Pharmacy
F. Long-term Care
G. Managed Care/PBM
H. Oncology
I. Specialty Pharmacy
J. Industry/Manufacturing
27. How many years have you been in practice?
A. <5
B. 5 – 10
C. 11 – 20
D. >20
E. >20