Getting Started with Laboratory Studies: Basics of Blood Chemistry and other Functional Tests
By: National University of Health Sciences

Course Description

Program Description:

This session provides an overview on the principles, practices, nomenclature, and utilization of

laboratory testing in the diagnosis and management of internal disorders.


Program Goals / Objectives:

At the end of this session, the student will have a detailed understanding of:

• Function of blood

• Efficacy of blood tests

• Use of routine laboratory tests

• Managing and monitoring disease processes with laboratory testing


Program Topics:

• General blood cell morphology

• Lipids and heart disease

• Components of comprehensive metabolic profile

• Hematological testing

• Thyroid tests


Course Details

  • Getting Started with Laboratory Studies: Basics of Blood Chemistry and other Functional Tests
  • By:    National University of Health Sciences
  • Instructor:    William Kleber, DC, DABCI, Brett Wisniewski DC, DABCI
  • Total CE Hours:    12.0
  • Course Format:     Online Distance Learning
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  • Course Categories:     DC Continuing Education
  • Course Subjects | CE HOURS:
    • Anatomy  -6.0 CE Hours
    • Differential/Physical Diagnosis  -4.0 CE Hours
    • Evidence-Based Outcomes  -1.0 CE Hours
    • History and Exam  -1.0 CE Hours
  •    Course Outline