Course Details

• This course covers diabetes mellitus, the symptoms, complications, management, and oral health implications.
• You will be presented with a coursebook followed by an assessment with options for feedback and reflection.
• Once you have achieved a mark of 80% or more, you will be presented with a certificate to download.
• If you do not pass you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment.

Aims

This course aims to provide dental professionals with an understanding of diabetes symptoms, associated complications, management, and oral health implications.

Objectives

During the course learners will be able to:

• Understand what diabetes is.
• Understand the symptoms of diabetes.
• Understand the potential complications of diabetes.
• Explain how diabetes is managed.
• Outline the oral health implications of diabetes.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course the learner will gain an understanding of:

• What diabetes is and what causes it.
• The signs and symptoms.
• The complications of diabetes.
• How diabetes is managed.
• The oral health implications of diabetes.

GDC Development Outcomes

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Topics covered