This one-day study event is designed to demystify the common blood test results that are reported back to the clinical environment. It will help the nurse to recognise the normal from the abnormal and the significance of the result, how the results may impact on the delivery of care and the level of urgency required for action.

A variety of teaching approaches are employed to support learning and clinical case studies are used to support application in practice.

These blood test results covered are those commonly taken in acute and primary care settings, incorporating blood results used as part of the sepsis 6.

The blood tests covered will be:

• Full blood count
• Urea, Creatinine, and Electrolytes
• C-reactive protein
• Lactate
• Clotting studies
• Cardiac enzymes

This course is for registered nurses in all areas where blood test results are reported.

• To recognise the normal and abnormal values of common blood test result
• To understand the clinical implications of common blood test results