Course Code: REL-ACU-0-UHLV
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Recognize normal and abnormal lab reference ranges found in labs related to hematology.
Explain the physiological processes represented by individual lab values and their effects on the body.
Discuss the process of reporting critical lab values.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Hematology Studies
Complete Blood Count
Coagulation Tests
Section 3: Leukocytes
Anatomy of the Differential
Implications of an Elevated Neutrophil Count
Origin and Function of WBCs
Defense Against Infections
Inflammation
Review
Summary
Section 4: Erythrocytes
Formation and Function
Role of Hemoglobin
Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve
Factors that Shift the Curve
Review
Summary
Section 5: Platelets and Coagulation
Hemostasis Defined
Stages of Hemostasis
Coagulation Proteins
Cascade Model of Coagulation
Coagulation Testing
The Cell-Based Model of Coagulation
Review
Summary
Section 6: Reporting
Reporting Test Results
Elements of Reporting
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Carrie Furberg, BSN, RN, CRN
Carrie Furberg, BSN, RN, CRN, has over ten years' experience in radiology nursing, in vascular and interventional radiology as well as all imaging modalities. She is a Certified Radiology Nurse with clinical expertise in procedural sedation, cardiac CT, and radiation safety, and has prior experience in critical care, cardiac stepdown, and emergency care. She is a member of the Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing (ARIN) and RAD-AID International.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.