Anticoagulants for VTE Prevention and Treatment

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This course covers anticoagulants for VTE prevention and treatment On completion of this course, the learner will be able to: - Provide ongoing management of patients taking warfarin including therapy initiation, monitoring and dosage adjustments to provide optimal effectiveness and minimize adverse effects. - Compare and contrast warfarin to newer agents for anticoagulation, and determine appropriate use of standard vs novel therapy. - Provide patient education and counseling on safe and effective self-administration of anticoagulants, emphasizing self-monitoring to prevent complications. - Establish or revise existing practice-level protocols for anticoagulation management based on current evidence-based recommendations and guidelines.