Course summary
This course is targeted at nurses, and aims to provide an overview of the management of oral anticoagulation.
Learning Objectives
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A knowledge of the principles of anticoagulation therapy, indication for use, side effects and interactions
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A knowledge of the principles of point of care, INR testing & quality assurance
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A knowledge of the professional guidelines for management of oral anticoagulation, audit procedures & protocol development
Speakers
Professor David Fitzmaurice – GP & Clinical Lead of Primary Care, UoB
Dr Ellen Murray – Senior Lecturer in Primary Care
Mrs Diane Kitchen – Biomedical Scientist, UK NEQAS for blood coagulation
Dr Chris Gardiner – Research Scientist, University of Oxford
Course Details
Duration
One Day
Location
Clinical Sciences Building, University of Birmingham
Is this course accredited?
This course is CPD accredited.
Fees
£150 per person
How to apply
For more information about this course please contact Amy Partleton:
Email: a.partleton@bham.ac.uk
Tel: 0121 414 2677