Hematology and Coagulation Essentials

Hematology

Video course

by Amer Wahed, MD FRCPath

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 6m

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.

3 lessons

13m

Analyzing blood samples intro

Interpreting complete blood count (CBC) results

Ordering a bone marrow exam

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.

11 lessons

43m

Classifying and diagnosing anemia intro

Categorizing anemias

Diagnosing microcytic hypochromic anemias

Recognizing normocytic normochromic anemias

Identifying macrocytic anemias

Diagnosing anemias due to bone marrow failure

Recognizing hemolytic anemias

Screening for membrane defects

Testing for enzyme defects

Identifying extracorpuscular defects

Assessing for hemoglobinopathies and thalassemias

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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.

3 lessons

Deciphering abnormalities on a pathology report intro

Recognizing the significance of poikilocytes

Understanding the significance of RBC inclusions

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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.

5 lessons

20m

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

Identifying leukocytosis and leukopenias

Diagnosing thrombocytopenias

Interpreting tests for thrombocytosis

Recognizing thrombocytopathias

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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.

7 lessons

24m

Differentiating common hematologic malignancies intro

Diagnosing acute leukemias

Confirming chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

Identifying chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)

Detecting myelodysplastic syndrome

Recognizing monoclonal gammopathies

Diagnosing myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs)

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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.

5 lessons

17m

Coagulation and assessment of hemostasis intro

Reviewing normal hemostasis

Assessing platelets

Mastering the coagulation pathway

Interpretation of a thromboelastograph (TEG)

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.

6 lessons

20m

Pinpointing the cause of prolonged clotting intro

Interpreting the prothrombin time (PT) test

Interpreting the partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test

Making sense of a mixing study

Diagnosing inhibitors of coagulation

Managing a bleeding patient with normal PT and PTT

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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.

5 lessons

19m

Managing coagulation disorders intro

Assessing for heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)

Diagnosing hemophilia

Understanding von Willebrand disease (VWD)

Interpreting tests for von Willebrand disease (VWD)

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.

4 lessons

15m

Managing thrombophilia intro

Ordering tests for thrombophilia

Monitoring the clinical effect of antiplatelet medications

Monitoring the clinical effects of anticoagulants

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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.

5 lessons

11m

Managing bleeding in coagulopathic patients intro

Ordering tests for bleeding coagulopathic patients

Choosing the right blood components

Selecting appropriate pharmaceuticals

Managing bleeding in coagulopathic patients quiz

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Hematology and Coagulation Essentials outro

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Teachers of this course

Amer Wahed, MD FRCPath

Amer is a Professor and Vice Chair (Clinical Pathology) and Associate Residency Program Director in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Texas, Health Science Center at Houston, USA.

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Nora Drenaline

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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