Diabetes: Using HbA1c as a diagnostic test

Course Overview

This short interactive course explains how Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) is used as a diagnostic tool in diagnosing diabetes and its use in in monitoring diabetes.

Target Audience

Nurses

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn how HbA1c is used in diagnosing and monitoring diabetes how to interpret result and the limitations of the test.

Business Outcomes

HbA1c is now commonly used as a diagnostic tool and this course provides one element in an overall diabetes learning program.