Blood Result Interpretation Webinar 16 October 2024
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Accreditation : CPDUK CPD Hours : 6 Course Type: Webinar Time: 09h00 – 15h00
Aims
The blood results interpretation 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
- Gain an understanding of common blood tests, including their purposes and the principles behind them.
- Develop the ability to accurately interpret blood test results, recognising normal and abnormal values, and understanding their clinical significance.
- Learn how to apply blood 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 Diabeets Specialist Nurse
- 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
- Booklet
- eLearning recording
- Live webinar
- Case Studies
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 Organisations Many specialist societies and organisations 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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This is a live webinar delivered via zoom. You will be sent the zoom link on completion of payment. Please call 0207 6928709 if you have any problems logging into the course.
This course focusses on bloods in general practice. We recommend you read through the booklet to familiarise yourself with basic terminology.
After the webinar, you have 3 months access to the Elearning modules which includes a recording on interpreting bloods in diabetics and in patients on anti coagulants.
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