Course Overview
This 1 day course provides a basic knowledge of point of care (POC) devices including blood testing technique and quality control for oral anticoagulation management in primary care, through a series of lectures and workshops.
Learning outcomes
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A basic knowledge of the principles of anticoagulation therapy, indications for its use, side effects and interactions
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An understanding of principles of point of care testing, finger prick technique and quality control
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An understanding of the important components of a protocol for management of oral anticoagulation in primary care
Credits
CPD accredited
Dates
Wednesdays;
9 May 2012
18 July 2012
14 November 2012
Academics involved in the delivery of this module
Professor David Fitzmaurice – GP & Professor of Primary Care
Dr Ellen Murray – Senior Lecturer in Primary Care
Mrs Dianne Kitchen - Specialist Scientific Lead for Point of Care Programmes, UK NEQAS Blood Coagulation
Stand Alone Course
To apply, please contact Tamara Ball, 0121 414 3281, t.c.ball@bham.ac.uk
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Fee
£150
Registration is £150 per person.
Cancellations - Fees will be refunded on a sliding scale as follows: within 2 weeks prior to course date 25% refunded; 2-4 weeks prior to course date 50% refunded, 4-6 weeks prior to course date 75%; 6 weeks plus 100% refund. It may be possible to transfer your reserved place to another available date when 6 weeks or more notice is provided; transfers with less than 6 weeks before date of course are subject to administration fees.