Hematology and Coagulation Essentials

Hematology

Video course

Hematological and coagulation disorders can be hard to diagnose. By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently assess the most important diagnostic aspects of hematology and coagulation and shine during your next night on call. Never again will you wonder what a prolonged PTT really means, how to differentiate between a factor deficiency and an inhibitor, or what test to order next.

3h 5m 45s

10 Quizzes

6 CME

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After completing this course, you will be able to

Discuss the pathophysiology of common hematologic diseases
Choose the most appropriate hematologic tests for a given patient
Order hematologic tests with confidence
Interpret common hematologic results
Recognize that certain pathologies are more prevalent in different cultures or groups and choose the appropriate hematologic lab values that would be most relevant for early diagnosis

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Chapter 1

Analyzing blood samples

Count on this chapter to master blood analysis. Learn the differential diagnoses based on data from complete blood count studies and the diagnostic utility of bone marrow studies.

4 lessons

12m 35s

Analyzing blood samples intro

39s

Interpreting complete blood count (CBC) results

6m 44s

Ordering a bone marrow exam

5m 12s

Analyzing blood samples quiz

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Chapter 2

Classifying and diagnosing anemia

Get to the core of anemia in this chapter. You’ll master the morphological classification of anemias and learn to order the appropriate test.

12 lessons

42m 11s

Classifying and diagnosing anemia intro

35s

Categorizing anemias

2m 43s

Diagnosing microcytic hypochromic anemias

6m 31s

Recognizing normocytic normochromic anemias

3m 11s

Identifying macrocytic anemias

3m 8s

Diagnosing anemias due to bone marrow failure

4m 52s

Recognizing hemolytic anemias

3m 54s

Screening for membrane defects

3m 57s

Testing for enzyme defects

4m 7s

Identifying extracorpuscular defects

5m 26s

Assessing for hemoglobinopathies and thalassemias

3m 47s

Classifying and diagnosing anemia quiz

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Chapter 3

Deciphering abnormalities on a pathology report

Pathologists frequently mention various poikilocytes and red cell inclusions when reporting on peripheral smears. What do they mean and how do you deal with them? Find out here.

4 lessons

8m 15s

Deciphering abnormalities on a pathology report intro

18s

Recognizing the significance of poikilocytes

3m 46s

Understanding the significance of RBC inclusions

4m 11s

Deciphering abnormalities on a pathology report quiz

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Chapter 4

Diagnosing benign white blood cell (WBC) and platelet disorders

In this chapter, we’ll teach you the common differential diagnoses and how to order appropriate additional tests.

6 lessons

19m 51s

Diagnosing benign white blood cell (WBC) and platelet disorders intro

32s

Identifying leukocytosis and leukopenias

5m 28s

Diagnosing thrombocytopenias

6m 9s

Interpreting tests for thrombocytosis

2m 25s

Recognizing thrombocytopathias

5m 17s

Diagnosing benign white blood cell (WBC) and platelet disorders quiz

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Chapter 5

Differentiating common hematologic malignancies

Know when something isn’t right. In this chapter, you’ll learn how to order the appropriate tests to screen for, and diagnose, common hematologic malignancies.

8 lessons

23m 36s

Differentiating common hematologic malignancies intro

32s

Diagnosing acute leukemias

5m 20s

Confirming chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

2m 50s

Identifying chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)

2m 20s

Detecting myelodysplastic syndrome

3m 45s

Recognizing monoclonal gammopathies

5m 37s

Diagnosing myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs)

3m 12s

Differentiating common hematologic malignancies quiz

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Chapter 6

Coagulation and assessment of hemostasis

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to order and interpret tests to assess hemostasis and platelet function, interpret a thromboelastograph, and explain the coagulation pathway.

6 lessons

16m 43s

Coagulation and assessment of hemostasis intro

28s

Reviewing normal hemostasis

2m 44s

Assessing platelets

5m 56s

Mastering the coagulation pathway

2m 20s

Interpretation of a thromboelastograph (TEG)

5m 15s

Coagulation and assessment of hemostasis quiz

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Chapter 7

Pinpointing the cause of prolonged clotting

Learn how to use mixing studies to pinpoint the cause of prolonged PT / PTT and investigate bleeding in patients with normal PT / PTT.

7 lessons

19m 49s

Pinpointing the cause of prolonged clotting intro

45s

Interpreting the prothrombin time (PT) test

4m 3s

Interpreting the partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test

2m 9s

Making sense of a mixing study

4m 7s

Diagnosing inhibitors of coagulation

3m 31s

Managing a bleeding patient with normal PT and PTT

5m 14s

Pinpointing the cause of prolonged clotting quiz

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Chapter 8

Managing coagulation disorders

The plot thickens as we cover special coagulation disorders. In this chapter, you’ll learn to assess for heparin induced thrombocytopenia, hemophilia, and von Willebrand disease.

6 lessons

18m 3s

Managing coagulation disorders intro

28s

Assessing for heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)

3m 30s

Diagnosing hemophilia

4m 2s

Understanding von Willebrand disease (VWD)

4m 31s

Interpreting tests for von Willebrand disease (VWD)

5m 32s

Managing coagulation disorders quiz

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Chapter 9

Managing thrombophilia

Learn to order appropriate tests to search for the cause of thrombophilia. You will also learn how to monitor the clinical effects of common antiplatelets and anticoagulants.

5 lessons

14m 28s

Managing thrombophilia intro

25s

Ordering tests for thrombophilia

6m 4s

Monitoring the clinical effect of antiplatelet medications

3m 58s

Monitoring the clinical effects of anticoagulants

4m 1s

Managing thrombophilia quiz

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Chapter 10

Managing bleeding in coagulopathic patients

Got a coagulopathic patient with an episode of bleeding? In this chapter, you’ll learn to order the right tests, blood components, and medication to manage them effectively.

6 lessons

10m 14s

Managing bleeding in coagulopathic patients intro

25s

Ordering tests for bleeding coagulopathic patients

3m 49s

Choosing the right blood components

2m 25s

Selecting appropriate pharmaceuticals

2m 59s

Managing bleeding in coagulopathic patients quiz

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Hematology and Coagulation Essentials outro

36s

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Teachers of this course

Medmastery

Nora Drenaline

Hematology

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What’s in it for you?

Master the most important skills

Learn any skill in under 5 hours

Save time and money

After completing this course, you will be able to

What's inside

Analyzing blood samples

Classifying and diagnosing anemia

Deciphering abnormalities on a pathology report

Diagnosing benign white blood cell (WBC) and platelet disorders

Differentiating common hematologic malignancies

Coagulation and assessment of hemostasis

Pinpointing the cause of prolonged clotting

Managing coagulation disorders

Managing thrombophilia

Managing bleeding in coagulopathic patients

Claim your certificate

CME accredited

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Medal

Highly commended by the British Medical Association

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Seal

Internationally accredited

Trusted institutional partner

Top-rated by our learners