ONLINE BLOOD INTERPRETATION COURSE · £19
Understand common blood tests from first principles
Learn what routine blood tests measure, how laboratory reference intervals work and how to describe patterns safely before moving into advanced interpretation.
Begin with blood itself
Review plasma, red cells, white cells and platelets before opening a laboratory report. Understand counts, concentrations, indices, units and flags.
Work through the common panels
Structured modules cover full blood count, ferritin and haematinics, U&E and kidney markers, liver blood tests, bone profile, thyroid testing, HbA1c, inflammatory markers, coeliac serology and coagulation basics.
Use ranges carefully
Reference intervals vary by laboratory, method and population. The course uses clearly labelled representative UK adult examples while teaching learners to prioritise the current report and clinical context.
Test and document your learning
Complete mandatory module checks, eight synthetic cases and a 30-question final assessment. Record active study time for your CPD portfolio.
What you will cover
- Red cells, white cells, platelets and plasma
- How to read a laboratory report and its units
- FBC, ferritin, B12 and folate
- U&E, creatinine and eGFR
- Liver tests and bone profile
- TSH, HbA1c, CRP, ESR, tTG and coagulation basics
YOUR COMPLETION EVIDENCE
Finish with a professional CPD certificate
Complete all required learning and pass the 30-question final assessment at 80% or above. You can then create and download a named certificate recording the course, completion date, assessment score and your declared active study time.
- Certificate of assessed learning
- Assessment score and completion date
- Actual active study time shown as CPD learning hours
- Clinical owner and HCPC registration details
- Printable or downloadable as a PDF
The certificate and reflection record can support NMC revalidation, GMC appraisal and HCPC CPD portfolios when the learning is relevant to your role. It records educational completion; it does not certify clinical competence or regulator endorsement.
ABOUT THE EDUCATOR
Ben R K Harper
Advanced critical care paramedic · HCPC PA052401 · Associate Fellow of Advance HE
Ben has more than ten years of clinical experience, including service as a British Army combat medic. His postgraduate education includes MSc study in Advanced Clinical Practice and Critical Care, a PGCert in Non-Medical Prescribing, and advanced modules in minor illness, injury and illness, remote clinical decision-making, clinical education and leadership.
His clinical interests include ECG interpretation, cardiac care, resuscitation and respiratory presentations. TriageTrail courses turn that operational and educational experience into structured, accessible learning for healthcare professionals.
Frequently asked questions
Does the course provide one national reference range?
No. There is no single universal adult range for every UK laboratory. Representative examples are taught alongside the rule that the current laboratory report takes precedence.
Will this course teach diagnosis from abnormal blood results?
The foundation course concentrates on what tests measure, safe pattern description and limitations. It introduces abnormal patterns without authorising diagnosis or treatment.
Who is it for?
Learners from support roles through registered and advanced practice who want a clear foundation in commonly requested blood tests.
Ready to earn your certificate?
Enrol, complete the assessed learning and save your certificate and CPD evidence. Secure checkout, receipts and learner access are provided through Payhip. Read the terms and refund information before purchase.