Service Description

This online two day, CPD accredited course is tailored for nurses and allied health professionals looking to enhance their understanding of routine blood tests and clinical interpretation. Gain practical knowledge of common blood tests, enabling more informed clinical decisions and improved patient care. Through real-world examples, interactive discussions, and guided interpretation build the confidence to identify normal and abnormal results and understand their clinical significance. Who Should Attend • Nurses in acute, primary or community settings • Allied health professionals such as physiotherapists, dietitians, and paramedics • Healthcare workers seeking to improve their understanding of blood tests • Newly qualified or returning clinicians looking to refresh their skills Course Content • Introduction to Blood Test Interpretation: the purpose and principles of common blood tests. • Full Blood Count – recognising patterns of anaemia, infection, and haemoglobinopathies • Urea and Electrolytes – assessing renal function, fluid balance, and electrolyte disturbances • Liver Function Tests – interpreting liver injury, cholestasis, and synthetic dysfunction • Thyroid Function Tests – understanding hypo- and hyperthyroid patterns • Bone Profile – calcium disorders, vitamin D, and metabolic bone disease • Lipid Profile – cardiovascular risk assessment and treatment thresholds • Diabetes Blood Tests – diagnosis and monitoring using glucose and HbA1c • Clotting Factors and INR – bleeding risk, liver disease, and anticoagulation monitoring • Cardiac Enzymes – identifying myocardial injury and acute coronary syndromes • Inflammation Markers – using CRP and ESR appropriately in clinical context • Tumour Markers – indications, limitations, and appropriate interpretation • Blood Results in Pregnancy – physiological changes and pregnancy-specific reference ranges • Case-Based Learning: Application of learning through realistic clinical scenarios • Safe Escalation and Documentation: Knowing when and how to escalate abnormal results By the end of the course, you will be able to: • Understand the purpose of routine blood tests and their key components • Interpret common blood parameters with confidence • Recognise abnormal results and understand potential causes • Apply findings to clinical scenarios to support safe decision-making • Communicate and escalate concerns appropriately in a multidisciplinary team