Module 6: consideration for peoples Taking coagulation
Easy
9:56 mins
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
Module 5 : Self testing and self-management of warfarin
Easy
6:13 mins
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 4 : Anti coagulation monitoring
Easy
16:48 mins
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 3: Type of anticoagulation
Easy
25:11 mins
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 2 : Indication for anticoagulation
Easy
7:58 mins
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 1: Introduction to anticoagulation
Easy
9:27 mins
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
Brief introduction
Easy
2:24 mins
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 5: Supporting peoples
Easy
6:19 mins
By the end of this section, learners will be able to:
Understand the importance of effective communication when supporting people with a visual impairment
Identify equipment and technology that support communication and vision
Recognize how everyday tasks can be challenging for people with a visual impairment
Demonstrate how to safely guide and support a person with a visual impairment
Module 4: Health and safety
Easy
3:37 mins
By the end of this section, learners will be able to:
Understand how visual impairment increases the risk of slips, trips, and falls
Identify common hazards and apply appropriate control measures
Module 3 : identification and assessment
Easy
6:33 mins
By the end of this section, learners will be able to:
• Explain how the Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination
• Understand the importance of identifying visual impairment in older people
• Describe how assessments and care plans should be adapted
• Recognise possible signs of a visual impairment