Antiplatelets and Bleeding Risks – 5 Hours

Description

This course provides a review of the anatomy and physiology of platelets, there role in bleeding, and the effect/use of antiplatelets in stopping bleeding.  The course examines the role of platelets in clotting. It also reviews the classes of antiplatelet medications, and their position in clot prevention compared to their risk of bleeding. Classification, guidelines, therapeutic approaches, and established responses within the context of clot prevention versus bleeding risks are discussed. Symptoms, effects, and treatment options of different pathophysiological disorders are also reviewed.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• Outline the various classes of antiplatelets
• Discuss the pharmacology of the antiplatelet agents
• Outline the structure of the platelets
• List the functions of platelets
• Describe the process of clotting
• Outline how antiplatelet drugs are associated with bleeding risks
• Explain how to prevent and control bleeding when using antiplatelets

Contact Hours : 5 Hours 

Course Fee: $20 / Participant 

Author: Jassin M. Jouria, Jr., MD

Target Audience: Nursing Healthcare Professionals 

Instructional Methods:  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test). A minimum passing score of 70% is required for course completion. A Printable (Pdf) Certificate By Email.

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Approvals: Biologix Solutions LLC is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing Approved Provider (CEP15746), Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, South Carolina, District of Columbia, West Virginia Board of Nursing Approved Provider (CEBroker 50-12950).

Nursing Continuing Education Courses Approved By Other Board of Nursing are accepted by / satisfies continuing education requirements in following States (Please refer to State Board of Nursing Rules & Regulations for most current requirements and continuing education hours requirements for your profession): Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. For specific information, please contact your State Board of Nursing.