New Antiplatelets and Anticoagulants
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.
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5 Video Units • 15 Questions
What you'll learn:
Identify where antiplatelets and anticoagulants act on the human body.
Explain the indications and common adverse drug reactions of antiplatelets and anticoagulants.
Describe the management of bleeding related to antiplatelets and anticoagulants.
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 updated12 Nov 2024
Published15 Feb 2021
Due for review27 Nov 2025
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