Clinical Practice

Approach to Anaemia in Primary Healthcare Settings

This CPD course equips allied health professionals with a practical, evidence-based approach to the recognition, investigation, classification and management of anaemia in primary healthcare settings. The course emphasizes rational use of laboratory tests, identification of underlying causes, appropriate treatment and timely referral.

1.0 CPD credit hour · 0 modules · 83 minutes · 80% to pass · UGX 25,000

What you will be able to do

• Define and classify anaemia
• Recognize common causes of anaemia in children and adults
• Perform a systematic clinical assessment
• Select appropriate laboratory investigations
• Initiate evidence-based treatment and recognize referral indications

Who it is for

• Medical Clinical Officers
• Nurses and Midwives
• Laboratory Professionals
• Public Health Professionals
• Other Allied Health Professionals

Competencies

• Classify anaemia accurately.
• Interpret common laboratory findings.
• Provide appropriate treatment and follow-up.
• Identify patients requiring urgent referral.