Application Paper and Pencil Exams Testing Centers • Eligibility • Registration • Fees • Authorization to Test • Requesting Special Testing Accomodations • Preparing for the DSM Examination • Exam Format • Exam Results • DSM Examination Competency Statements • DSM Examination Standards/Objectives DSM Registration Bulletin

Your formal education, training, practical experiences, and self-study prepare you for the DSM examination. The DSM examination has been designed to assess how well you can apply your knowledge, skills, and practical experience to evaluate situations involvingdiabetes. Consult the DSM Competency Statements as well as the DSM Standards and Objectives for descriptions of possible examination question topics.

Click here for Disease State Management Exam References.

Refer to the list below to assist you in locating continuing education that may assist you in preparing for the DSM exams:

• State and national pharmacy organizations
• Colleges of pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
• Employers
• Internet
• Additional Study Resources

Candidates are advised that NISPC and NABP do not sanction, endorse, or recommend any particular review course or study guide for use in preparation for the DSM examination. The DSM exam, and all materials pertaining to it are protected under the copyright laws of the United States. DSM and appropriate materials issued by NABP are the property of the Association, which will enforce its rights.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2003 Clinical Practice Recommendations
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has been actively involved in the development and dissemination of diabetes care standards, guidelines, and related documents for many years. In the annual supplement to Diabetes Care in January, the ADA published "Clinical Practice Recommendations 2003." This compilation contains all current ADA position statements related to clinical practice, and may be viewed here.

BACK TO TOP