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A67 An introduction to basic haematology and biochemistry investigations: CPD SO Accredited

Course summary

This study day provides a firm foundation for understanding essential blood results. An ideal first course for clinicians who are new to blood results interpretation, have an interest or want a basic review. 

Who should attend?

Nurses
Allied Health Professionals

Important notes

All course material, evaluations and certificate of attendance included.

The course runs from 09:00am- 3:30pm

Completion of this course is not a guarantee of competency. Support and practice in the workplace with an experienced facilitator is required to attain competence level.

Cost

Course duration Course CPD Full price (incl VAT) per person
1 day(s) 8 hour(s) £190

Discounts

Dates Block size Block discount
15/01/2025 4 10%
20/03/2025 4 10%
03/06/2025 4 10%

Dates / venues

Location - venue Dates No. of people
Online - Online Delivery 15/01/2025
Online - Online Delivery 20/03/2025
Online - Online Delivery 03/06/2025

Aims / objectives

  • Understand the basic principles of haematology, coagulation and clinical biochemistry tests
  • Be familiar with appropriate client care relevant to the tests
  • Be aware of what factors can interfere with test results.
  • Interpret test results, understanding possible pathological implications of abnormal findings.
  • Explore the impact of lifestyle factors such as nutrition and drugs on haematology, biochemistry and metabolic investigations
  • Apply theory to practice through case study application.

Course programme

  • Haematology
  • The full blood count- an overview
  • -Red blood cell count/ haemoglobin & anaemia/haematocrit/ platelets/ red cell indices/ESR/
  • -White cell count/differential
  • -Coagulation tests including prothrombin time, INR and d-dimers
  • -Case studies: interpreting the impact of lifestyle factors such as nutrition and drugs on the client's haematology profile.
  • Biochemistry
  • -U &E's / eGFR
  • -Glucose and HbA1c
  • -Cardiac enzymes/lipids
  • -Liver function tests
  • -Case studies: interpreting the impact of lifestyle factors such as nutrition and drugs on the client's biochemical and metabolic profiles.
  • Summary and overview of reading resources and study guide
  • Evaluation

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TBA