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Anticoagulation Management – GPs
Lessons
Brief introduction
By the end of this section, learners will be able to: • Describe the different types of anticoagulant medicines and their clinical uses • Explain how anticoagulants work within the blood clotting (coagulation) cascade Module 1: Introduction to anticoagulation
By the end of this section, learners will be able to: Identify different types of anticoagulant medicines and their uses Explain how anticoagulants work within the coagulation (clotting) cascade Module 2 : Indication for anticoagulation
By the end of this section, learners will be able to: Identify the clinical indications for anticoagulation therapy Assess an individual’s risk of stroke Evaluate the risk of major bleeding when considering anticoagulation Module 3: Type of anticoagulation
By the end of this section, learners will be able to: Identify the different types of anticoagulants, including warfarin, direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), and heparin Understand the indications for oral anticoagulants and how they are managed and monitored Recognize the contraindications and cautions associated with warfarin and DOACs Module 4 : Anti coagulation monitoring
By the end of this section, learners should understand: How individuals taking warfarin are monitored, including: Measurement of the International Normalized Ratio (INR) Use of patient-held records (‘Yellow Book’) How individuals prescribed DOACs are monitored and reviewed How to effectively discuss anticoagulation therapy with individuals Module 5 : Self testing and self-management of warfarin
By the end of this section, learners will be able to: Explain how an individual taking warfarin can safely self-test and self-manage their anticoagulation therapy Module 6: consideration for peoples Taking coagulation
By the end of this section, learners will be able to: Describe key considerations for individuals taking anticoagulants, including: Surgery and dental procedures Pregnancy and breastfeeding Injury prevention Use of other medicines and remedies Food and drink considerations