Anticoagulation for healthcare professionals

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Course code: / Semester: B/C
Level: 0/6/7 / Credit: 15

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Who should attend the course?

This course is suitable for all pharmacists, specialist nursesand medical laboratory scientific officers (MLSOs).

Course aims

This course aims to extend your knowledge and expertise whilst sharing and debating best practice. It will also enable you to develop a support network for the future.

Course content

The course covers the following topics:

  • The clotting cascade and laboratory monitoring of anticoagulation
  • The aetiology, care and management of key conditions requiring anticoagulation
  • Anticoagulation pharmacology
  • Legal issues influencing the management of anticoagulation

How does this module map the NHS KSF?

The module contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for the KSF Core Dimensions; 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6, Health and Wellbeing 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Information and Knowledge 1, 2 and 3 and General 2.

Assessment

The assessment consists of 3,000 word written assignment.

Where is the course taught and by whom?

The course is taught at the College Lane Campus in Hatfield.

It is facilitated by lecturers with expertise in the area from the University and invited external speakers.

Computer equipment requirement

Delivery of the course incorporates blended learning which aims to combine e-learning activities with campus based learning.You therefore need to have access to a suitable personal computer and a good reliable Internet connection (broadband recommended). Most modern PCs or Macs (less than 3 years old) should be suitable. If you have any queries or need any additional support with IT skills, the School employs an e-learning technologist who will be pleased to help and advise you.

Cost

To find out information about the fees visit go.herts.ac.uk/cpdfees

Contract funding for NHS staff

The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals. If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for Post-Registration Education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust's contract with our University.

When does this course run?

This is a 6-day course that runs on:

  • 30 April – 1 May 2018
  • 4 – 5 June 2018
  • 2 – 3 July 2018

Course Enquiries

Pauline Freeman – Course leader

tel01707 285234

Booking Enquiries

CPD Health Short CoursesTeam

tel01707 285296

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