22-040-H01-P - Anticoagulation Therapy Management for Pharmacists

Course Description

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Summary

This course is designed as a resource to help prepare the pharmacist for the responsibility of monitoring and managing anticoagulation therapy patients and clinics. It is also designed to serve as a starting point to help the pharmacist prepare for the Certified Anticoagulation Care Provider (CACP) exam.

Program Details

Intended Audience: Pharmacists who have or want to prepare for the responsibility of monitoring and managing anticoagulation therapy patients and clinics.

Universal Activity Number: 0012-0000-22-040-H01-P

Contact Hours: 18.5 hours of Consultant Recertification/General ACPE continuing education for pharmacists

Program Fees:

Regular Registration: $549.00
UF Preceptor/Career Coach: $449.00
UF COP Faculty: $425.00

(Please note: UF Preceptor/Career Coaches & UF COP Faculty must register within the group portal to receive registration discounts. Our office is unable to retroactively apply a discount once the registration has been completed. For information on how to access the group portal, please click here).

UAN Release Date: 11/16/2022

UAN Expiration Date: 11/16/2025

Activity Type: Practice/Certificate Program

Program Support: No outside financial support was provided.

Format Type: This course is self-paced, fully online.

Time to Complete: All coursework must be completed within 16 weeks from the date of registration or before date of UAN expiration, 11/16/2025, whichever comes first. This course will no longer be eligible for CE credit after 11/16/2025.

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

Analyze the normal process of hemostasis and discuss disruptions in this process in pathologic conditions.
Compare the indications, mechanism of action, appropriate dosing, and appropriate monitoring for anticoagulant medications for various indications.
Explain pertinent disease state, drug/drug and drug/food interactions and adverse effects with anticoagulant medications.
Develop a complete anticoagulant treatment plan for patients with various indications.
Construct a process for managing anticoagulants and related complications during medical procedures.
Plan management and operational aspects of pharmacists-managed anticoagulation services.

Program Overview

Module 1: Overview of anticoagulant medications

The educational material will provide an overview of medications commonly used in the management of anticoagulation therapy. Content will specifically cover the history of anticoagulant medications; discuss the clotting pathway; and review the pharmacology of warfarin, Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACS), and unfractionated heparin/low-molecular weight heparins. An overview of patient education concepts and pharmacist impact on anticoagulation management will also be reviewed.

Module 2: Disease state management and special populations

The educational material will discuss the antithrombotic/thrombolytic management of commonly encountered disease states requiring antithrombotic/thrombolytic therapy. Program content will also discuss the management of anticoagulation related to pregnancy and pediatrics. Learners will have the opportunity to apply the content learned to develop patient-specific individualized treatment plans in the context of the disease states and special populations reviewed.

Module 3: Anticoagulation Complications and Periprocedural Management

The educational material will provide information on the management of complications that may occur with the use of anticoagulant medications, including considerations for management of bleeding, reversal of anticoagulation, and the management of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia. Programmatic content will also discuss the management of anticoagulants in the perioperative setting. Learners will be provided the opportunity to apply the content learned to develop patient-specific individualized treatment plans in the context of simulated clinical scenarios.

Module 4: Operational Components of Anticoagulation Management

The educational material will review the operational and administrative topics related to anticoagulation management. These topics discussed include the development and design of an anticoagulation clinic, considerations for billing and reimbursement for services, and the use of point of care devices for INR testing.

Requirements for Successful Course Completion

In order to earn credit for this course, participants must complete all course case study quizzes and pass each module assessment with a score of 70% or higher. Two chances to pass each quiz/assessment will be given. If a passing score is not earned by the second attempt, the participant must re-enroll in the course. Upon successful completion of all coursework, participants must complete a course evaluation form. Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded a certificate of completion.

Questions?

Please contact the Continuing Pharmacy Education Team

Phone: (352) 273-6275

Email: cesupport@ahc.ufl.edu

Website: https://cpe.pharmacy.ufl.edu/

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Resources

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Accrediting Associations

Consultant Pharmacist 1.85 CEU

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