Blood Results Interpretation 8 April 2025
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Course Type: Webinar Accreditation : CPDUK CPD Hours : 8 Time: 09h00 – 15h00
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
- Gain an understanding of common blood tests, including their purposes and the physiological 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 test results to manage various medical conditions.
Outline of Course Content
Introduction to Blood Tests – we recommend completing 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
Upcoming Dates
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- 2Basic blood tests handouts1hr
The Basic Blood Tests Session focuses on understanding essential terminology used in blood test reports. This session is designed to demystify common abbreviations and medical jargon, enabling healthcare professionals to confidently interpret test results. Topics include understanding full blood count (FBC), urea and electrolytes (U&Es), liver function tests (LFTs), and more. Perfect for those new to blood test interpretation or seeking a solid foundation in clinical terminology.
- 3Full Blood Count HandoutsText lesson
- 4Liver Function TestText lesson
This is a live webinar using zoom.
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