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This hematology course on anatomy and physiology and red blood cells will assist the healthcare provider in their understanding and proficiency in:

1. Naming the functions of the blood and identifying the cellular components of the hematologic system and their functions, including stem cells, red blood cells, platelets, coagulation factors, plasma, and immunoglobulins.
2. Describing the anatomical structures of the hematologic system and their functions, including the bone marrow, liver, and spleen.
3. Listing the factors included in the clinical and laboratory assessment of the patient with hematologic disorders and their physical findings.
4. Describing the physiology of red blood cells and explaining the disorders of RBCs.
5. Identifying the factors included in the clinical assessment with the patient who has anemia and explaining red blood cells indices found in anemic patients; and describing the pathophysiology, laboratory findings, and patient management of iron-deficiency anemia.
6. Describing the pathophysiology, laboratory findings, and patient management of sickle cell anemia.

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Completion Requirements: To receive continuing education credit commensurate with the credit awarded for this on-line activity, the participant must:

• View all modules and cases studies.
• Participate and pass all Self-Checks and Post Test(s).
• Complete and submit the on-line evaluation.

Certificates of Completion: will be available to print immediately upon finishing the completion requirements. You are encouraged to print and save your certificate for your portfolio as required by your licensing body. Interdisciplinary accredited activities, activities having multiple accreditors, will be listed individually on the Certificate of Completion.

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