English Overview
The complete blood count (CBC) is a group of a tests that evaluates the cells that circulate in blood and is used to determine general health status, screen for, diagnose, or monitory a variety of diseases and conditions that affect blood cells. The CBC is one of the most ordered lab tests by clinicians in the hospital and outpatient settings. However, many clinicians make common interpretation mistakes and most have not learned to unlock the full potential of the CBC.
Learners will gain a clear understanding of a variety of CBC results including: leukocytosis, anemia, polycythemia, and thrombocytopenia, and learn the initial management and treatment recommendations based on the CBC result – including blood transfusions and protocols for procedures. Furthermore, clinicians will learn the guidelines of when to order a CBC, tips for following serial CBCs, the frequency to use for following up labs, and the nuances, pitfalls, and patterns of the CBC.
This Activity for
- Other health care provider
- Respiratory Therapy
- Psychology
- Podiatry
- Physiotherapy
- Optometry
- Clinical Nutrition
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Dentistry and Related Specialties
- Resident / Fellow
- Physician
- Pharmacy
What I will learn?
- Explain what each value of the complete blood count represents physiologically, as well as identify when and how frequently to order a complete blood count.
- Describe the significance of either an abnormally high or low result in each category of a complete blood count.
- Distinguish the therapeutics involved with each abnormal value and explain what considerations, if any, need to be addressed before correcting the results.
Main Them
The CBC Results Explained Clearly course is comprised of 16 pre-recorded videos officially licensed to VMA by MedCram.com. Each pre-recorded video will be followed by a quiz to reinforce students understanding of key medical concepts. Purchase of the course grants you 6 months access to all recorded videos.
Course language: English
Recorded Programs
General principles, when to order, and lab errors (free trial) Part 1
Quiz 1 (free trial) ( 5 Min )
Leukocytosis Part 1
Quiz 2 ( 11 Min )
Leukopenia and Neutropenia Part 1
Quiz 3 ( 7 Min )
Leukopenia Causes Part 1
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Part 1
Polycythemia Part 1
Quiz 6 ( 10 Min )
Anemia part 1 Part 1
Quiz 7 ( 6 Min )
Anemia Part 2 Part 1
Blood Transfusions Part 1
Quiz 8 ( 12 Min )
Quiz 9 ( 12 Min )
CBC “pearls” Part 1
Quiz 10 ( 8 Min )
Thrombocytosis Part 1
Quiz 11 ( 10 Min )
Blood Smears Part 1
Quiz 12 ( 6 Min )
Thrombocytopenia Part 1 Part 1
Quiz 13 ( 20 Min )
Thrombocytopenia Part 2 Part 1
Quiz 14 ( 8 Min )
Thrombocytopenia Part 3 Part 1
Quiz 15 ( 22 Min )
CBC Case study Part 1
Prices Details
| Optional Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| CBC Results Explained Clearly | 152.66 SAR |
Additional items to the activity
| Optional Details | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
|
CBC Results Explained Clearly Certificate
Certificate |
Certificate | Free |
