Blood Results Made Easy

(Beginners Guide to Blood Tests)

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Course summary

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This popular, applied programme outlines the fundamentals of interpreting blood tests and provides an understanding of essential blood results. 

 

Who is this course aimed at?

 

Anyone, people who are are new to blood testing and have little or no prior knowledge through to established practitioners. It can also be used for delegates who would like to refresh existing knowledge and it is ideal as an annual recap.

 

Learning Outcomes: 

 

At the end of the course you will be able to:

 

1. Use our unique 10 point system to make more informed decisions in practice.

2. Decide what to do when the result is out of range, which blood test to request, when and why?

3. Link the blood tests to the underlying anatomy and physiology, into family groups and related symptoms.

4. Explain the result to patients using easy to understand storytelling.

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Course Curriculum:

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• Principles of Blood Testing

  • Outlining our unique 10 key fundamental themes of interpreting blood tests.

  • Reference ranges. False Positive and False Negative.

  • What to do when the result is out of range using clinical decision limits and protocols.

• Full Blood Count 

  • ​Red blood cell count. Patterns of anaemia.

  • White cell count, infection, autoimmune and inflammation.

  • Platelets

• Management of long-term conditions

  • Chronic Kidney Disease.

  • COPD.

  • Diabetes

  • Lipid Profile.

• Liver function Tests​

• Kidney Function Test​

• Thyroid Function Test 

• Bone Profile

• Autoimmune

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This course is available in the following formats:​