We are delighted to offer a comprehensive programme of learning around the ordering and interpretation of blood tests in the community. These sessions are for registered professionals.
Delivered via 6 half day sessions, the sessions can either be accessed as new learning or as a refresher. Delegates must have completed an introductory session (either on the 16th October or via a previous programme) to progress onto further modules (except for the ECG session).
In this new format, we will be focussing on specific tests and then working as a group applying the learning to case examples.
The sessions will be delivered via Microsoft Teams using a range of techniques to ensure the day is informative and relevant using real results, discussion groups and mini-lectures.
This training is delivered by Colin Roberts, GP and Associate Professor In Advanced Practice at Plymouth University. Your booking details will be passed onto Colin so that he can invite you to join the Teams meeting.
Session Schedule:
All sessions will run 9.00-13.00
- Session 1 – Introduction – 16th October 2025
- Session 2 – Full blood count, clotting and inflammatory markers – 13th November 2025
- Session 3 – Kidney function (including AKI) – 27th November 2025
- Session 4 – Liver function and lipids – 18th December 2025
- Session 5 – Hormones, thyroid and diabetes – 8th January 2026
- Session 6 – The ECG – 22nd January 2026
Cost of Course
This course is provided free of charge to members of the Primary Care Education Programme. For non-members, a charge of £78 per module (including VAT) applies.
This course is for staff working within the Cornwall healthcare economy. If you work outside Cornwall and are interested in this course, please email kernowhealthcic.workforce@nhs.net
Booking
You can book the full programme or individual sessions here (You must attend the introductory session on the 16th October or have attended a previous introductory session).