IOIS      Investigations in outpatient and inpatient settings - blood tests, imaging, cardiac investigations

CNE pts: 12

Aim:

This course aims to provide participants an overview of common investigations in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Learning outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

- Know the indications of ordering different kinds of investigations

- Know the precautions and risks associated with different kinds of investigations

- Understand the role of investigations in the management of different diseases.

Course outline:

Lesson 1 

Blood Result Interpretation. Eg. CBP, L/RFT, lipid profile, IgE Allergy Test, autoimmune markers, hormone tests

Lesson 2 

Investigations for cardiac problems (Echocardiogram, Holter, CXR, Resting ECG, Treadmill Exercise ECG, CT Coronary Angiogram)

Lesson 3 

Imaging for Musculoskeletal conditions (X ray, MRI, CT, DEXA)

Lesson 4 

Investigations for cancers (eg. Cancer markers, genetic tests for cancers, PET-CT) 

Case discussions (different diseases eg, sepsis)

Speaker:   Dr. Samuel Chan – GP, honorary clinical assistant professor in family medicine

Period:  15/4/2025 - 6/5/2025 (Tue, total 4 sessions), 7:00 -10:00pm

Venue:  6/F, Parkes Commercial Building, 29-31 Parkes Street, Jordan, Kowloon

Fee:          $1,400 (member)                  $1,500 (non-member)

*Certificate of Attendance will be awarded by AHKNS for 75% attendance or above.