Antiplatelets and Anticoagulants

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Updated 29 Sep 2024 Certificate

Anticoagulants and antiplatelet medications are considered high-risk medications. This Ausmed Course will encourage learners to consider and understand their actions, indications, adverse reactions and interactions when caring for a person taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet medications.

Content

5 Video Units • 15 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
2m
Pretest
3 Questions
Names, Classes and Where They Act
3 Questions
11m
Indications and Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs)
2 Questions
11m
Management of Bleeding
2 Questions
8m
Medication Interactions
3 Questions
7m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Identify where antiplatelets and anticoagulants act on the human body.

2

Explain the indications and common adverse drug reactions of antiplatelets and anticoagulants.

3

Describe the management of bleeding related to antiplatelets and anticoagulants.

4

Apply knowledge of important medication interactions to practice.

Who it's for:

Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals who are involved in the prescribing, dispensing and administration of antiplatelet and anticoagulant medications throughout patient care.

Purpose:

The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to assist with revising and increasing your knowledge of anticoagulants and antiplatelets.

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Last updated29 Sep 2024

Published15 Feb 2021

Due for review30 Oct 2024
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