| Diabetes Educator Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Diabetes Educator. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Diabetes Educator along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Diabetes Educator is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Clinical Educator, Religious Educator, Health Educator, Childbirth Educator, Senior Health Educator |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Diabetes Educator |
| Educates patients on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing. Collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage the patient's condition. Facilitates skill development and behavior modification so that the patient is able to successfully manage the disease. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent. Typically required to be a Certified Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Clinical RN Educator - Diabetes, Diabetes Education Coordinator, Diabetes Nurse Educator, Diabetes Patient Educator |
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| Similar Jobs: Clinical Educator, Religious Educator, Health Educator, Childbirth Educator, Senior Health Educator |
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| Level of Education: Diabetes Educator Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Diabetes Educator Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Diabetes Educator Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
