Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a colorless fluid that surrounds our brain and the spinal cord. It has three primary functions in the body: supplying nutrients to the brain, acting as a cushion to protect the brain from shocks or injury and removing metabolic waste. Examination of the CSF reveals many diseases and is a regular part of medical diagnosis and examinations. The correct procedures to collect, store and test cerebrospinal fluid are thus central to a precise diagnosis and require an expert hand in any paramedic, nurse or laboratory professional. This course fills that gap and exposes the best practices used to perform CSF procedures to raise your skills and equip you with the knowledge required.

This course is designed with very well-organized topics that take you through all the medical procedures and scientific approaches to collecting, storing and testing cerebrospinal fluid in an informative manner. Step by step, from history to composition and importance, we introduce all aspects of this miracle fluid in the human body. We follow each topic with an assessment that tests your learning and takes the guesswork out of the study.

This introductory course primarily suits the needs of medical and supporting medical workers like lab technicians, certified nurses, medical technicians, therapists and other support staff working in the medical diagnosis and treatment fields. Those typically interested in the medical field will also find it fascinating. It is informative and raises your skill level. Enroll today and learn some valuable health skills.