Course Code: REL-PAC-0-CRA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recognize at least two adverse reactions from anticoagulant medications.
Describe three care interventions for individuals on anticoagulant medications.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Anticoagulants
What Are Anticoagulants?
How Does the Blood Clot?
Why Take Anticoagulants?
Side Effects from Anticoagulants
Contraindications of Anticoagulants
Review
Summary
Section 3: Types of Anticoagulants
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors
Direct Factor Xa Inhibitors
Vitamin K Antagonist
Is There a Difference?
Advantages vs. Disadvantages
Review
Summary
Section 4: Caring for Residents on Anticoagulation
Anticoagulation Administration
Educating Individuals and Caregivers
Signs and Symptoms of Bleeding
Falls and Anticoagulants
Food and Anticoagulants
Herbal Supplements
Meet Jim
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Writer: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN
Bobbi is currently an SME writer for Post-Acute Care at Relias. She began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where she discovered her passion for working with older adults in post-acute settings. In 1997, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Demonstrating a commitment to advancing her education, she obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing from Texas County Technical Institute in 2007, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. With more than 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry, Bobbi has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for older adults.
Subject Matter Expert: Johnny J. Bethea, II, RPh
Johnny received a B.S. Pharmacy degree from the College of Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has earned certificates in Medication Therapy Management, Injectable Medications, and Asthma Therapy Management. At Relias, Johnny serves as a Partner in Behavioral Health Solutions, where duties include serving on Clinical Analytics and Applications Team, developing algorithms to improve clinical outcomes, engineering clinical consultant, SME, writer, and editor. In addition, he has served on the Executive Board of Directors for CMHCs and other medical organizations, pharmacy manager, APPE Preceptor, and college of pharmacy dean’s advisory council.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.