Interpretation of Blood Results - University CPD Accredited Online Recorded Course 2025

Introduction

Our University CPD accredited Interpretation of Blood Results Online recorded Course is suitable for Registered Nurses, Non-medical Prescribers, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Dietitians,  Assistant Practitioners and Associate Nurses. 

The Online recorded course is equivalent to a minimum of 7 hours CPD plus hours to complete competencies in practice.

Course includes:

• Video presentations from expert trainers.
• Access to virtual classroom and associated evidenced-based resources.
• Access to our online recorded course. 
• Formative assessments.
• Competency document included.
• Certificate of completion.
• Access to our App. 

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding of the context of how practitioners can utilise the knowledge gained on the course and how to engage with the competencies using Benners model. 

• An overview of how we measure cells and chemicals in the blood.

• Able to understand the signs and symptoms of anaemia.

• Be able to differentiate between microcytic, normocytic and macrocytic anaemia.

• Understands to the different causes of a raised haemoglobin.         

• Gain understanding of Sickle cell trait and disease and the thalassaemia's.

• Can differentiate between the different white blood cells and understands the causes in a rise or fall.

• Able to differentiate between the intrinsic and extrinsic coagulation pathway. Can explain the components of a clotting screen.

• Can explain the function of platelets and can give reasons for an increase and decrease.

• Understands when it would be appropriate to request B12, folate and iron studies. Can give reasons for abnormalities.

• Understands the use and relevance of inflammatory markers such as C-Reactive Protein and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate. 

• Be able to explain the different components of the Urea & Electrolytes and can give reasons for abnormalities.

• Be able to understand how to interpret the eGFR with regard to chronic kidney disease.

• Understands diagnostic criteria for Diabetes based on blood glucose & HbA1C.

• Have the ability to interpret Thyroid function tests in hypo/hyper/compensated/treated states.

• Understand what contributes to the liver function tests and reasons for abnormalities.

• Understands the components of a bone profile and when to request/refer to medical team.

• Able to explain Vitamin D Deficiency & Insufficiency. Understands the lifestyle advice which help to increase Vitamin D levels. 

• Understands how investigate a patient with possible gout.

• Able to explain the use of cancer markers and relevance in practice.

• Understanding how we use B-natriuretic peptide in heart failure and cardiac troponins in acute coronary syndrome.

• Understands the risks and benefits of statin therapy.

• Can interpret a lipid profile and calculate the Q Risk 3 score.

• Develop a strategy for triaging blood results and understands critical "red flag" results.