Blood Results Interpretation 17 September 2026

Date: 17 September 2026
Time: 09:00 – 15:00
Course Type: Live Webinar using zoom
Accreditation: CPDUK Accredited
CPD Hours: 8 CPD Hours

Course Overview

Blood test interpretation is an essential clinical skill for healthcare professionals working in primary care, urgent care, community services and outpatient settings. This CPDUK accredited live webinar is designed to help clinicians develop confidence in understanding, interpreting and applying blood results safely in everyday clinical practice.

This practical and interactive course will guide participants through commonly requested blood tests, including Full Blood Count, Urea and Electrolytes, Liver Function Tests, Thyroid Function Tests and Lipid Profiles.

Delegates will learn how to recognise normal and abnormal results, understand key terminology and abbreviations, identify red flag findings and apply blood test interpretation to realistic clinical scenarios.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

• Nurses
• Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• Advanced Clinical Practitioners
• Physician Associates
• Paramedics
• Pharmacists
• GPs
• Practice Nurses
• Urgent Care Clinicians
• Healthcare professionals working in primary care, urgent care or community settings

Course Curriculum

Introduction to Blood Test Interpretation

• Importance of blood tests in primary care
• Commonly used abbreviations and medical terminology
• Understanding reference ranges and units of measurement
• Interpreting results in the context of the clinical presentation

Full Blood Count and Interpretation

• Red and white blood cell indices
• Haemoglobin levels
• Anaemia types and differential diagnoses
• Platelet count and its clinical significance
• Red flag FBC findings

Urea and Electrolytes and Renal Function

• Sodium, potassium and chloride interpretation
• Kidney function assessment: urea, creatinine and eGFR
• Dehydration and acute kidney injury
• Renal failure and electrolyte imbalance
• Urgent potassium abnormalities

Liver Function Tests

• ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin and albumin
• Common liver conditions including hepatitis, fatty liver and cirrhosis
• Pattern recognition in liver blood tests
• Clinical correlation with symptoms and history

Thyroid Function Tests

• Interpreting TSH, T3 and T4 results
• Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
• Monitoring thyroid treatment
• When to refer for endocrinology assessment

Lipid Profile and Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

• Cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides
• Cardiovascular risk stratification
• Lifestyle advice
• Pharmacological management of dyslipidaemia

Case-Based Discussions and Clinical Scenarios

• Real-world primary care case studies
• Red flag results and when to escalate care
• Patient communication
• Documentation and safety-netting

Why Attend This Course?

This course is practical, clinically focused and designed to support everyday decision-making. It will help healthcare professionals improve confidence in reviewing blood results, identifying concerning abnormalities and linking results to patient presentations.

Delegates will leave with a clearer understanding of how to interpret common blood tests and when further assessment, monitoring, referral or urgent escalation may be required.

Delegate Feedback

“Fantastic, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable speaker.”

“Great lecture – very engaging and informative.”

“Excellent session overall.”