Anaemia: recognition and management  

This course explores the diagnosis, management and treatment of anaemia in primary and secondary care. Through realistic clinical scenarios and practical guidance, it supports health professionals to recognise different types of anaemia, interpret investigations, and understand the key principles of evidence-based management and treatment.

  • 2 hours

    Estimated learning time

  • Case studies

    Practice-based scenarios

  • Certificate

    Awarded on completion

  • Pre & post questions

    Track your learning

Learning objectives


After studying this course you should be able to:

  • List the most common causes of iron deficiency anaemia and anaemia of chronic disease (ACD)
  • Describe anaemia that complicates the management of chronic disease
  • Describe the investigations needed to diagnose anaemia
  • Explain the roles of health professionals in primary and secondary care in treating patients with anaemia
  • List the treatment options for anaemia
  • Manage patients with iron deficiency anaemia and/or ACD

The discussion areas within each course provide an opportunity to reflect on the content, share experiences from practice, and learn from other health professionals. Taking part in discussions can help support participatory learning as part of your CPD activity.

Course author

This course was written by members of the Anaemia Nurse Specialist Association

All Nursing Times courses are written by expert nurses and double-blind peer reviewed.

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Last updated 2019
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Healthcare knowledge is constantly changing and we have taken reasonable care to ensure that the content included in this is accurate and up to date at the time it was created. Nursing Times courses are provided for general reference and learning purposes only: they cannot of course take account of individual circumstances and should not therefore be relied upon on their own in connection with administering medicines or providing treatment. We strongly advise users to confirm that the information provided, especially with regard to drug usage, complies with all current legislation and standards of practice. By proceeding to access this course you confirm your acceptance of, and agreement to, these terms