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To understand and interpret a wide variety of blood results with particular emphasis on musculoskeletal conditions.

Course Introduction Covers B12 deficiency, pernicious anaemia, diagnosis, treatment and management. It also covers signs and symptoms Please note: this course is for health care professionals and nurses only. About this event Course Introduction This course concentrates on B12 deficiency, symptoms, treatments and management. The course covers B12 deficiency, pernicious anaemia, diagnosis, treatment and management. It also covers signs and symptoms of pernicious anaemia. This course is interactive and we include case studies and discuss issues regarding diagnostic testing.  We review inclusion and exclusion criteria and identification of appropriate clients. Delegates will get the opportunity to review practice with hands on practical demonstrations of how to give injections correctly. We will cover administration techniques, where to give the injections and record keeping / documentation. We will discuss role and responsibilities and contraindications and precautions. The delegates will leave this course with an example of an individual protocol of Patient Specific Direction (PSD) and a competence based framework document to be used in practice. This course is very interactive. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Understand the need for accountability and responsibility in relation to role development Demonstrate an understanding of safe practice Describe the signs and symptoms of pernicious anaemia Describe pernicious anaemia and its impact on patients Fully understand the principles, and practice B12 deficiency and B12 injections Understand the importance of safety issues related to giving injections Understand the law relating to role and function of the HCA and prescribing. Describe why patients require B12 injectionsBe able to correctly identify anatomical sites for injections Demonstrate correct administration techniquesDemonstrate how to correctly dispose of waste Demonstrate correct infection control procedures and use of PPE Describe when patients require referral and understand the importance of referral using correct clinical pathways Demonstrate an understanding of anaphylaxis and emergency procedures Understand the need for correct prescribing procedures Be able to document consultations following your organisations procedures     COURSE CONTENTS Role and responsibilities Accountability guidelines and requirements Pernicious anaemia Blood- function B12 Deficiency Risk factors/groups Causes of B12 deficiency Diagnosis and reference ranges, testing Protocols and guidelines Factors affecting B12 diagnosis and treatment Factors affecting absorption B12 injections and common side effects Could it be B12 Deficiency Supplements Side effects and management including ADR’s Anaphylaxis Contraindications and Precautions Correct Administration and techniques including practical session Injection sites Legal Issues including consent Prescribing and Patient Specific Directions What to record Storage Disposal of injections/waste Infection control Needle stick injuries Competence and supervised practice Policies and procedures Facts and Figures Setting up and running a clinic Insurance/indemnity Research/evidence base and resources WHO SHOULD ATTEND? HCAs Nurses Doctors Pharmacists Anyone interested in Vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia and those working with clients with B12 deficiency AB Health Group awards CPD points / certificate of attendance for each course. If you would prefer an accredited certificate by our accrediting body Aim Qualifications we can organise this. The charge for the certificate including postage is £30.

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