| Q: Testing locations for registered dietitians? |
| A: Please visit the following site for test-taking locations: www.ncbde.org |
| Q: Where is there a complete listing of all professional education activities that TDI offers? |
| A: A complete list of education activities can be located at: www.TexasDiabetesInstitute.com/ptp |
| Q: I am a Certified Diabetes Educator. What TDI activities can I use toward my recertification? |
| A: The Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs received approval of CPEUs through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), However, it is the sole responsibility of the individual to check with their respective licensing agency/organization to ensure our activity can be applied towards their recertification and or continuing education requirements. |
| Q: How do I get a certificate from a previous conference I attended? |
| A: Please submit an email indicating your name, contact information, title, date, location of meeting, and number of credit hours requested to Ruby Reyes at ruby.reyes@uhs-sa.com or fax 210-358-7051. |
| Q: How can I tell which type of continuing education credit is offered at a certain activity? |
| A: Promotional material for each activity will list the appropriate accreditation language relating to that activity. This information can be found in print as well as online promotions. Please review the information specific to that activity to determine the type of continuing education credit to be offered. If there is no accreditation statement for a particular health profession, no pre-approved credits are being awarded. |
| Q: I am a physician assistant/nurse practitioner and I need CME credits to maintain my license. Can I get a Physician Certificate of Completion at a TDI activity? |
| A: For all its continuing education events TDI states on its certificates of completion and attendance whether the activity was approved for CME credit. This statement is usually sufficient to satisfy your requirements. |
| Q: Questions regarding whether this course would apply toward their re-certification or renewal. |
| A: It is the sole responsibility of the individual applying to check whether credits available are applicable for their respective accrediting agency. |
| Q: I'm an LVN and would like to know whether I will receive the same amount of contact hours as an RN if I attend Meeting the Standards conference? |
| A: LVN will be eligible to receive the same amount of contact hours as an RN however It is the sole responsibility of the individual applying to check whether credits available are applicable for their respective accrediting agency. |
| Q: Want more information on how to become a Certified Diabetes Educator? |
| A: Visit the National Certification Board for Diabetes Education Website, or call 847-228-9795. |
| Q: I have a question about exhibiting at Texas Diabetes Institute. Whom do I contact? |
| A: Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program at 210-358-7398 or ruby.reyes@uhs-sa.com |
