Blood Result Interpretation Webinar 10 December 2024

Course Type: Webinar            Accreditation : CPDUK         CPD Hours : 8

Aims

The course aims to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively interpret blood results, enabling accurate diagnosis, monitoring, and management of patients in a general practice setting.

Objectives

1. Gain an understanding of common blood tests, including their purposes and the physiological principles behind them.
2. Develop the ability to accurately interpret blood test results, recognising normal and abnormal values, and understanding their clinical significance.
3.  Learn how to apply blood test results to manage various medical conditions.

Outline of Course Content

Introduction to Blood Tests – we recommend attending  the online Introduction to bloods for a detailed discussion of each blood test.

• Common blood tests in general practice (FBC, kidney functions, lipid profile, thyroid function tests, HbA1c, inflammatory markers)
• Understanding reference ranges and their importance

09h00 – 12h00 Interpretation of Blood Results

• Interpretation of Full  Blood Count (FBC) in general practice
• Biochemistry panel interpretation (electrolytes, liver and kidney function tests)
• Lipid profile and cardiovascular risk assessment
• Thyroid function tests: interpreting TSH, T3, and T4
• Inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR) and their clinical relevance

12h30  – 14h00 Clinical Application Aneela Tehseen, Clinical Pharmacist

• Case studies and practical exercises in interpreting blood results
• Correlating blood test results with clinical presentations
• Guidelines and protocols for managing abnormal results
• Using trends and repeat tests in patient management

14h00 – 15h00 Diabetes Specialist Nurse, Susan Moodie

• HbA1c and glucose tests: managing diabetes
• Case studies for diabetic patients in general practice

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for:

• General Practitioners (GPs): To enhance their diagnostic and management skills.
• Nurses: Particularly those involved in patient care and chronic disease management such as diabetes
• Allied Healthcare Professionals: Including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical pharmacists, who are involved in interpreting and acting on blood test results.
• Medical Students and Trainees: Who are looking to build a strong foundation in interpreting blood results.

What’s Included

1.        Booklet

2.        eLearning recording

3.        Live webinar

4.        Case Studies

Reviews

Resources

·      National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) NICE provides evidence-based guidelines for various medical conditions and their management, including the interpretation of blood test results.

·      British Medical Journal (BMJ) Best Practice BMJ Best Practice offers comprehensive, up-to-date clinical guidelines and diagnostic pathways, including blood test interpretation.

·      Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) RCGP provides resources and guidelines for general practitioners, including those related to diagnostics and blood test interpretation.

·      Lab Tests Online UK Lab Tests Online offers detailed information about laboratory tests, including their purposes, interpretations, and reference ranges. Website: Lab Tests Online UK

·      British National Formulary (BNF) The BNF provides guidance on the use of medicines, which often includes relevant blood tests for monitoring treatment efficacy and safety.

·      Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) CKS provides evidence-based summaries of best practice for common and significant primary care presentations, including blood test interpretation.

·      General Medical Council (GMC) Resources The GMC provides overarching guidance on good medical practice, which includes aspects of diagnostics and patient management.

Specialist Societies and Organizations Many specialist societies and organizations provide guidelines that include blood test interpretation for specific conditions.

• British Society for Haematology (BSH): BSH Guidelines
• Diabetes UK: Diabetes UK
• British Thyroid Association: BTA Guidelines

How to Stay Updated

• Journals and Publications: Subscribe to relevant medical journals such as the BMJ, Lancet, or JAMA.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Participate in CPD courses and workshops related to laboratory medicine and diagnostics.

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