About this Course
UConn has developed web-based continuing pharmacy education activities to enhance the practice of pharmacists and assist pharmacists in making sound clinical decisions to affect the outcome of anticoagulation therapy for the patients they serve. There are a total of 12 hours of CPE credit available. Successful completion of these 12 hours (13 activities) or equivalent training will prepare the pharmacist for the Anticoagulation Traineeship, which described below in the Additional Information Box.
The activities below are available separately for $17/hr or as a bundle price of $140 for all 13 activities (12 hours). These are the pre-requisites for the anticoagulation traineeship. Any pharmacist who wishes to increase their knowledge of anticoagulation may take any of the programs below.
When you are ready to submit quiz answers, go to the Blue "Take Test/Evaluation" Button.
Target Audience
Pharmacists who are interested in making sound clinical decisions to affect the outcome of anticoagulation therapy for the patients they serve.
This activity is NOT accredited for technicians.
Pharmacist Learning Objectives
At the end of this knowledge-based continuing education activity, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the benefits of establishing an anticoagulation clinic.
- List the steps required to establish and run and anticoagulation clinic.
- Describe the important aspects of operating an anticoagulation clinic.
- Describe the financial considerations of running an anticoagulation clinic.
Release Date
Released: 06/01/2022
Expires: 05/31/2025
Course Fee
$17
ACPE UAN Codes
ACPE #0009-0000-22-031-H04-P
Accreditation Hours
1.0 hour of CE
Bundle Options
If desired, “bundle” pricing can be obtained by registering for the activities in groups. It consists of thirteen anticoagulation activities in our online selection.
You may register for individual topics at $17/CE Credit Hour, or for the Entire Anticoagulation Pre-requisite Series.
Pharmacist General Registration for 13 Anticoagulation Pre-requisite activities-(12 hours of CE) $140.00
In order to attend the 2-day Anticoagulation Traineeship, you must complete all of the Pre-requisite Series or the equivalent.
Additional Information
Anticoagulation Traineeship at the University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT
The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and The UConn Health Center Outpatient Anticoagulation Clinic have developed 2-day practice-based ACPE certificate continuing education activity for registered pharmacists and nurses who are interested in the clinical management of patients on anticoagulant therapy and/or who are looking to expand their practice to involve patient management of outpatient anticoagulation therapy. This traineeship will provide you with both the clinical and administrative aspects of a pharmacist-managed outpatient anticoagulation clinic. The activity features ample time to individualize your learning experience. A “Certificate of Completion” will be awarded upon successful completion of the traineeship.
Accreditation Statement
The University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Statements of credit for the online activity ACPE ACPE #0009-0000-22-031-H04-P will be awarded when the post test and evaluation have been completed and passed with a 70% or better. Your CE credits will be uploaded to your CPE monitor profile within 2 weeks of completion of the program.
Grant Funding
There is no grant funding for this activity.
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive CE Credit go to Blue Button labeled "take Test/Evaluation" at the top of the page.
Type in your NABP ID, DOB and the session code for the activity. You were sent the session code in your confirmation email.
Faculty
Anuja Rizal, Pharm.D., RPh, CACP
Anticoagulation Clinical Coordinator
University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, CT
Faculty Disclosure
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Criteria for Quality and Interpretive Guidelines, The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy requires that faculty disclose any relationship that the faculty may have with commercial entities whose products or services may be mentioned in the activity.
Dr. Rizal has no relationship with an ineligible company and therefore has nothing to disclose.
Disclaimer
The material presented here does not necessarily reflect the views of The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy or its co-sponsor affiliates. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.
Program Content
Program Handouts
Post Test Evaluation
View Questions for Developing an Anticoagulation Clinic
1) Which of the following is not an advantage of having an Anticoagulation Clinic?
a) Improved patient communication and follow up
b) Improved TTR ad better clinical outcomes
c) Consistent dosing and monitoring
d) Formalized patient education
e) None of the above
2) What characteristics are essential when selecting an Anticoagulation Clinic Medical Director?
a. Extensive anticoagulation knowledge base
b. Approachable and available
c. Helps achieve goals of the clinic
d. Strong advocate for the clinic
e. All of the above
3) What is an Anticoagulation Clinic’s primary goal?
a. Optimize safety and efficacy
b. Improve efficiency
c. Provide cost effective care
d. Improve pt. satisfaction
4) Which of the following is an advantage of a Pharmacist run Anticoagulation Clinic?
a) Able to draw venous samples
b) Autonomy in both dosing and billing
c) Extensive knowledge of warfarin’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties
d) Able to assess vital signs
5) What are the requirements of having a collaborative practice agreement run Anticoagulation Clinic?
a. Pharmacists are required to submit minimum monthly therapeutic summaries
b. Pharmacists may only enter into collaborative practice agreement with prescribers permissible under state law
c. The physician must have an established relationship with patient
d. The collaborative practice agreement needs to be renewed yearly for each patient
e. All of the above
6) What are ongoing costs of running an Anticoagulation Clinic?
a) Printer
b) Personnel salaries
c) Office furniture
d) Fax
e) Scanner
7) Which of the following clinic tasks MUST be performed by a pharmacist?
a. Schedule patient appointments in the clinic for initial visit, follow up INR visits and education visits
b. Interpret INR results by assessing patient specific factors and adjust warfarin dose as needed
c. Order supplies
d. Retrieve INR results either from an outside laboratory
e. Identify past due INR patients and address as per policies and procedures
8) What are the characteristics of an ideal anticoagulation software program?
a. Data integrity
b. IT support after clinic hours
c. Ability to trend data for individual patient
d. A and C
9) Anticoagulation clinic staff training should:
a. Be documented
b. Be provided in an appropriate learning environment
c. Involve real world situations
d. All of the above
10) What characteristics should you look for when selecting an anticoagulation clinic support staff?
a. Strong interpersonal skills
b. Strong computer and data entry skills
c. Previous anticoagulation knowledge
d. A & B
Additional Courses Available for Anticoagulation
Vitamin K Antagonist Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy and Pharmacogenomics – 1 hour
Anticoagulation Management Pearls - 1 hour
Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Factor IIa and Xa Inhibitors – 1 hour
Laboratory Monitoring of Anticoagulation – 1 hour
Heparin/Low Molecular Weight Heparin and Fondaparinux Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy – 0.5 hours
Developing an Anticoagulation Clinic – 1.0 hour
Pharmacist Reimbursement for Anticoagulation Services – 0.5 hour
Risk Management in Anticoagulation – 1 hour
Perioperative Management of Warfarin Interruption – 1 hour
Hypercoagulable States – 1 hour
Challenging Topics in Anticoagulation – 1 hour
Available Strategies to Reverse Anticoagulation Medications - 1 hour
Case Studies in Drug Interactions with Anticoagulation Therapy – 1 hour