Course Title: Certification in Liver Function Tests (LFT) & Enzyme Assays

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 1 Month (4 Weeks)
Mode: Online / Hybrid
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Weekly Modules Breakdown

Week 1: Fundamentals of Liver Function & Biochemical Markers

• Anatomy & Physiology of the Liver

• Importance of Liver Function Testing (LFT)

• Role of the Liver in Metabolism, Detoxification & Synthesis

• Specimen Collection & Handling for Liver Function Testing

• Laboratory Safety & Quality Control in Biochemical Testing

Week 2: Liver Function Tests (LFT) – Parameters & Interpretation

• Bilirubin (Total, Direct, Indirect): Jaundice & Liver Disease

• Liver Enzymes: ALT (SGPT), AST (SGOT) – Hepatocellular Damage Markers

• Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) & Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT): Cholestatic Markers

• Serum Albumin & Total Protein: Liver Synthetic Function

• Prothrombin Time (PT) & INR in Liver Disease

Week 3: Enzyme Assays & Liver Disease Diagnosis

• Enzymes as Diagnostic Markers in Hepatic Disorders

• Role of Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) in Liver & Tissue Damage

• Hepatitis Serology (HAV, HBV, HCV) & Liver Function Correlation

• Alcoholic Liver Disease vs. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

• Case Study: Interpretation of LFTs in Hepatitis, Cirrhosis & Liver Failure

Week 4: Advanced Liver Testing & Case Studies

• Fibrosis & Cirrhosis Assessment (FibroScan, APRI Score)

• Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) as a Biomarker for Liver Cancer

• Role of Genetic & Molecular Testing in Liver Disorders

• Emerging Technologies in Liver Disease Diagnosis (AI & Biomarkers)

• Case Studies: Clinical Correlation of LFTs with Real-Life Scenarios

Assessment & Certification

• Weekly Quizzes & Assignments

• Practical Demonstrations (if applicable)

• Final Online Examination

• Certificate of Completion by Skillversity