Diabetes
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Aims
The aim of this course is to increase awareness of diabetes and to improve understanding of hypoglycaemia and how to respond to these events in the dental practice.
Objectives
During this courser learners will:
- Understand what is meant by ther term diabetes.
- Be aware of the signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia.
- Know how to manage hypoglycaemic events in the practice.
- Know how to administer a glucagon injection.
- Know how to measure blood glucose using a glucometer.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:
- What is meant by the term diabetes.
- The signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia.
- How to manage hypoglycaemic events in the practice.
- How to administer a glucagon injection.
- How to measure blood glucose using a glucometer.
GDC Development Outcomes
C,D
Topics covered
Date created
08/02/2017
Last revision
13/05/2024
Relevant for Roles
Cleaner, Clinical Dental Technician, Decontamination Lead, Dental Hygienist, Dental Nurse, Dental Technician, Dental Therapist, Dentist, Infection Control Lead, Orthodontic Therapist, Practice Manager, Receptionist, Regulator, Support Staff, Trainee Dental Nurse, Trainee Dentist, Treatment Co-Ordinator
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