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:
1. Discuss the education and training needs of pharmacists who participate in anticoagulation services.
2. Discuss the documentation needs of a pharmacists-run anticoagulation service or clinic.
3. Identify corporate infrastructure needs to support anticoagulation services or clinics.
4. Explain the necessary implementation strategies for establishing, strengthening and sustaining an anticoagulation stewardship program.
Release Date
Released: 07/15/2025
Expires: 07/15/2028
Course Fee
$17
ACPE UAN
ACPE #0009-0000-25-037-H04-P
Session Code
25AC37-PVX33
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-(18.25 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 #0009-0000-25-037-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
Youssef Bessada, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
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. Bessada 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 Risk Management in Anticoagulation
1. What are the four most important ways to reduce risk?
A. Education, strong policy development, complete documentation, and continuous quality improvement
B. Physician involvement, light workload, time management, and malpractice insurance
C. The newest anticoagulation management software, coworker education, and quality improvement
2. How can pharmaists BEST teach application, analysis and synthesis of new knowledge particularly of situational cases?
A. Lecture and post-lecture reading assignments
B. Case presentation and practice-based learning
C. Observation of the student;s in-clinic skills
3. When should Continuous Quality Improvement activities should be completed?
A. Regularly at cadence of stewardship committee
B. No less often than every five years
C. Annually in the month designated by your accreditor
4. What happens when a physician reviews and approves a pharmacist’s recommendations?
A. The physician assumes all the risk
B. The pharmacist still carries risk
C. The pharmacist can only bill for the lab test
5. Why does provider education initially take precedence over patient education?
A. Patients can twist provider education in a malpractice claim if they realize the provider lacks confidence
B. The health system is only responsible for provider educationunder current accreditation standas
C. Effective provider education is the foundation for standardized, effective patient education
6. When is a Decision Pathway BEST used to minimize risk?
A. With a low-risk DVT protocol for anticoagulation management
B. As you complete coding and billing for various clinic visits
C. With a collaborative practice agreement or policy for DOAC dose-adjustment
7. Which of the following lists include ALL of the elements of provider education?
A. Disease state management, malpractice risk defense, thrombolytic administration
B. Medication management, malpractice risk defense, IV administration technique
C. Disease state management, medication management, patient care management
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