Ever had a gut feeling that something wasn’t right – even when lab results came back “normal”? Learn how to decode those silent signals and make swift, informed decisions.
As you step into the role of a true clinician, you’ll discover strategies to become more proactive, not reactive. This high-energy, interactive seminar will equip you with the confidence and critical thinking skills to interpret lab results with precision, uncover subtle clinical clues, and elevate your impact as a patient advocate powerhouse.
Join internally recognized speaker and critical care expert Cyndi Zarbano, MSN-Ed, CCRN, PCCN, CMSRN, LNC, as she demystifies both the common and the often-overlooked lab values that can make or break patient outcomes. With over 30 years of experience as an ICU nurse, rapid response, clinician, and mentor to new nurses, Cyndi brings unmatched clinical depth, real-world insight, and a dynamic teaching style that makes complex topics practical and memorable.
In this seminar, you’ll explore a wide range of laboratory tests – why they’re ordered, what they reveal, and how to interpret them with confidence. Learn to identify early warning signs hidden within “normal” labs, anticipate complications before they occur, and confidently guide clinical decisions that change lives.
This isn’t just a review of lab values – this is a masterclass in clinical interpretation that will:
Stop waiting for the numbers to tell the whole story – learn to read between the lines. Register now and become the clinician your patients count on when it matters most.
Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships
All members of the Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate. For the in-person event, after attendance has been verified, pre-registered attendees will need to log into their online account to complete the online evaluation (and, if applicable for your profession, the online post-test with 80% passing score). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, Q&A, and others. After completion of the evaluation (and post-test, if applicable), participants can download/print their certificate of completion. For those in partial attendance (arrived late or left early), a letter of attendance will be available in the attendee online account after completion of the evaluation and online post-test (if the test is required for your profession). An adjusted certificate of completion reflecting partial credit will be sent within 30 days (if your board allows).
Continuing Education Information: Credits listed below are for full attendance at the live, in-person event only. Please note, your state licensing board determines which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact info@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.
For Planning Committee disclosures, please see statement above. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
This activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.
Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17118 for 6.0 contact hours. Full attendance is required. No partial contact hours will be issued for partial attendance.
Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider # FBN2858. This course qualifies for 6.0 contact hours. Please note: Florida Nurses must select "Florida Nurses" credit and complete the post-test and evaluation if they would like their participation submitted to CE Broker. Participation cannot be reported without a completed post-test.
This activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. This certificate is proof of your attendance. Please retain it in your records or use for submission as proof of completion when required.
This program is designed to meet the continuing education requirements for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapists Assistants in the state of Georgia. Each licensee is responsible for taking courses which relate to the practice of physical therapy and are beyond the licensee's present level of knowledge and competence. Licensees must keep CE documentation in case of an audit. This intermediate level activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of instruction.
CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education credit hours for Alaska Physical Therapists. The Board Rule 12 AAC 54.420 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers.
CE credit is available. The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes continuing competence activities that have been approved by any state PT association or national medical/health care association (e.g., AOTA, ASHA). This activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of instruction applicable for physical therapists.
Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This course will qualify for 6.25 continuing competency hours.
CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education credit hours for Hawaii Physical Therapists. The Continuing Competence Requirements Under HRS Chapter 461J-10.13 for Hawaii Licensed Physical Therapists part III. A. 3. confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers.
Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This course qualifies for 6.0 CE Credit Hours.
CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category I continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. Participants must attend at least three (3) contact hours to receive Category I credit. Participants who complete less than three (3) contact hours will receive Category II credit.
CE credit is available. This activity consists of 6.25 continuing education credit hours for Michigan Physical Therapists. Regulation R. 338.7163 states the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy accepts continuing education if it is approved by another state board of physical therapy. Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.
Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This course qualifies for 7.6 contact hours.
CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education credit hours for Oklahoma Physical Therapists. Oklahoma Administrative Code 435:20-9-3.1 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs offered by providers approved by other state physical therapy licensing boards. Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.
The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.
CE credit is available. This activity consists of 6.25 continuing education credit hours for Tennessee Physical Therapists. Rule 1150-01-.12(5)(d) states the Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy accepts continuing education if it is approved by another state board of physical therapy. Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy continuing education.
This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2706032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Instructional Level: Intermediate. This activity will provide 6.25 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.
This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction.
CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.
CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continued competency credit hours for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (1)(c) states that type 1 continued competency credits can be earned by attending courses that are directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy and have been approved by local, state, or federal government agencies. Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.
Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME such as Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 6.0 hours for completing this program.
Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity qualifies for 380 continuing education minutes as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.
Cyndi Zarbano, MSN-Ed, CCRN, CMSRN, LNC, brings over 30 years of diverse nursing experience, with a strong clinical background in intensive care, emergency, and progressive care settings. Since 2008, she has also worked as a legal nurse consultant, contributing her expertise to more than 200 cases across plaintiff, defense, and Board of Nursing reviews.
Currently, Cyndi divides her professional time between serving as a legal consultant and working as an ICU and rapid response nurse at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. She holds master’s degrees in both counseling and nursing education and is completing a third graduate degree in nursing leadership.
A seasoned speaker on national and international stages, Cyndi is known for her dynamic and engaging presentations, combining up-to-date clinical insight, evidence-based practice, memorable stories, and humor to create impactful learning experiences. A proud veteran of the US Navy, she served for ten years, concluding her military career as a Lieutenant Commander.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Cynthia Zarbano is the owner of Clinical Review Consultants and has an employment relationship with Mayo Mankato. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Cynthia Zarbano has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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Basic Metabolic Profile (BMP) and More
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel: Adding the LFTs to the BMP
CBC with Differential: Interpreting the Components
Cardiac Labs: Ishemia vs. Myocardial Infarction
Coagulation/Thrombotic Risk Panels: Clues to Clotting
Urinalysis: Does Your Patient Have a UTI?
Blood Gases: Identifying the Underlying Abnormality
Blood Cultures
Labs and Sepsis: Taking a Team Approach
Lumbar Punctures/Cerebral Spinal Fluid
Understanding Thyroid Dysfunction
Glycemic Abnormalities
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