Hypochromic Anemia
Hypochromic Anemia (9800-10)
Enhance your understanding of the various hypochromic anemias and learn more about iron deficiency anemia in particular. Classification, etiology, laboratory findings and iron metabolism are discussed and related to the differentiation of iron deficiency anemia, anemia of chronic disorders, thalassemia and sideroblastic anemia.
Version Date: January 2010
| Code |
9800-10 |
| Niveau |
Fondamental |
Prix membres
$0
Prix non-membres
$135
Renseignements additionnels
PEP hours: 11
CPS/ART credits: 0
Learning Outcomes:
- Define iron deficiency anemia
- Classify hypochromic anemias in 2 categories
- Discuss iron metabolism
- State and describe the five main causes of iron deficiency
- Describe the essential blood findings and results in iron deficiency anemia
- Describe bone marrow findings in iron deficiency anemia
- Differentiate sideropenic hypochromic anemias from non-sideropenic anemias hypochromic anemias
- Write a brief definition and description, including etiology and differentiative laboratory findings for: the anemia of chronic disorders, thalassemia trait, sideroblastic anemia
Instructor: Bill McTaggart, BSc, ART
Prerequisites: None
Textbook: N/A
Equipment: Computer with Internet is required
Start Date: Upon registration
Completion: Up to 52 weeks
Version Date: January 2010