Antiplatelets and Anticoagulants Course
hosted byAusmed Education Pty LtdThe antiplatelets and Anticoagulants Course is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd.
First Published: 15 February 2021
Updated: 13 March 2022
Expires: 30 March 2024
Course Overview:
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.
Topics:
• Names, classes, and where they act
• Indications and adverse drug reactions (ADRs)
• Management of bleeding
• Medication interactions.
Purpose:
The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to assist with revising and increasing your knowledge of anticoagulants and antiplatelets.
Learning Outcomes:
• 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.