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 17.25 hours of CPE credit available. Successful completion of these 17.25 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 $199 for all 13 activities (17.25 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.
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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 completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Discuss the benefits of establishing an anticoagulation clinic.
- List the steps required to establish and run an anticoagulation clinic.
- Describe the important aspects of operating an anticoagulation clinic.
- Describe the financial considerations of running an anticoagulation clinic.
Release Date
Released: 07/15/2025
Expires: 07/15/2028
Course Fee
$17
ACPE UAN Code
ACPE #0009-0000-25-042-H01-P
Session Code
25AC42-YXV46
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-(17.25 hours of CE) $199.00
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 UAN #0009-0000-25-042-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
Katelyn Galli, PharmD, BCCP
Assistant Clinical Professor
UConn School of Pharmacy
Storrs, 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. Galli 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
View Questions for Developing an Anticoagulation Clinic
Post-Test Questions:
1. Which of the following reasons best denotes the benefits of initiating a pharmacist-run anticoagulation clinic?
a. Improved outcomes for patients
b. Less need for space and resources
c. Patient willingness to come to clinic
2. As you run reports for the first year of service of your anticoagulation clinic, what results do you expect to see based on previous literature?
a. Decreased patient satisfaction scores
b. Increased frequency of bleeding
c. Improved time in therapeutic range
3. Which of the following establishes the greatest need for a pharmacist-run anticoagulation clinic from a regulatory standpoint?
a. Ensuring compliance with National Patient Safety Goals
b. Legally pharmacists are required to manage warfarin
c. National guidelines recommend pharmacist management
4. Identify which of the following is a crucial step in establishing an anticoagulation clinic
a. Finding rental space in the region to create clinic space
b. Identifying stakeholders to provide institutional backing
c. Obtaining an NPI certificate to allow for reimbursement
5. In a low budget, low resource pharmacist-run clinic, which staff member would be most important other than the pharmacist?
a. Medical director
b. Registered nurse
c. Receptionist
6. Identify the most important resource to acquire ahead of starting patient visits:
a. A fax machine
b. A private space
c. A white coat
7. What poses the biggest financial challenge for establishing a pharmacist-run anticoagulation clinic?
a. Cost of supplies is significant
b. Lack of pharmacist reimbursement
c. Services are free for patients
8. Which of the following strategies could be utilized to minimize overall clinic costs?
a. Reduce clinic hours
b. Streamline staff
c. Utilize an iSTAT meter
9. Which of the following processes will ensure standardized, legal autonomous care by a pharmacist?
a. Development and approval of a collaborative practice agreement with 1 or more providers
b. Purchase and attainment of an NPI and DEA number by each employed pharmacist
c. Requiring a PGY2 residency completed in ambulatory care by all employed pharmacists
10. Which of the following strategies will allow for sustained function and improvement of the clinic once established?
a. Reducing hours once less time is needed for appointments
b. Routine evaluation and reporting of clinical outcomes
c. Transitioning majority of patients to a DOAC
Additional Courses Available for Anticoagulation
Vitamin K Antagonist Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy and Pharmacogenomics – 1 hour
Anticoagulation Management Pearls - 1.5 hour
Clinical Overview of Direct Oral Anticoagulants– 1.25 hour
Laboratory Monitoring of Anticoagulation – 2 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
A Practical Approach to Perioperative Oral Anticoagulation Management – 2 hour
Management of Hypercoagulable States – 1.5 hour
Challenging Topics in Anticoagulation – 2 hour
Available Strategies to Reverse Anticoagulation Medications - 2 hour
Drug Interaction Cases with Anticoagulation Therapy – 1 hour