Anticoagulation Therapy Management Certificate Program
Effective anticoagulation therapy requires systematic, coordinated patient care management by prepared anticoagulation therapy providers. As the use of anticoagulant therapy has increased in the last few years, the need for advanced educational preparation in patient care management has emerged.
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Description of Program
This interactive Internet Certificate Program is a six week, 40 hour continuing education program for nurses, pharmacists and physicians. Effective anticoagulation therapy requires systematic, coordinated patient care management by prepared anticoagulation therapy providers. This program focuses on the physiology and pathophysiology of thromboembolic disorders, patient assessment and management, pharmacology of antithrombotic agents, patient education and program administrative procedures. The content was designed utilizing the competencies for anticoagulation therapy providers developed by the Certified Anticoagulation Provider Working Group and has been reviewed by local and national experts.
Who Should Enroll in this Program
This program is designed for English-speaking nurses, pharmacists, physicians, and other health care practitioners who have, or want to prepare for, responsibility for monitoring and managing outpatient anticoagulation therapy.
Program Curriculum
Instruction will include the following content:
- Physiology and pathophysiology of thromboembolic disorders
- Patient assessment and management
- Pharmacology of antithrombotic agents
- Patient education
- Program administrative and reimbursement procedures
Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of this continuing education program is to provide an opportunity for physicians, pharmacists, nurses and other health care professionals to increase their knowledge and expertise in managing patients receiving anticoagulation therapy. At the conclusion of the program the participant will be able to:
- Describe the physiology and pathophysiology of the coagulation system.
- Discuss the clinical assessment and laboratory monitoring of the patient receiving anticoagulant therapy.
- Discuss the indications, dosing, adverse effects, and monitoring of antithrombotic agents.
- Formulate effective teaching plans for the patient receiving anticoagulant therapy.
- Describe the administrative/operational components important in providing a quality anticoagulation service.
Information regarding the National Certification Board of Anticoagulation Providers national certification exam can be obtained through the Anticoagulation Forum.
Featuring an "Ask the Expert" Session
A member of the National Advisory Board will be available to answer your most challenging patient management issues during the course.
Course Schedule
This 6 week course is offered five times a year. Registration deadline is two weeks prior to the start date.
Offering dates for 2013: January
14 (registration deadline January 2), March 18 (registration deadline March 1), May 20 (registration deadline May
10), July 15 (registration deadline June 28), September 30 (registration deadline September
13).
For more schedule information, call toll free 1-877-USI-HLTH (874-4584) or 812-461-5217 or e-mail usi1nhpcert@usi.edu.
We reserve the right to cancel any offering if there is unsufficient enrollemnt. Registrants will benotified will in advance if this occurs.
Enrollment Cost
$500
Fee includes Internet instruction, handouts, and a comprehensive exam.
There is no textbook required for this program.
There is an additional $80.00 charge for pharmacists requesting contact hours. NOTE: CEs must be requested during registration.
Refund Policy
A $25 administrative fee will be charged prior to the start date of the course if
the registration fee has been paid.
On or after the start date of the class there will be no refund.
To Register:
Use the Online
Registration Form
Call toll free 1-877-USI-HLTH
(1-877-874-4584)
Instruction Methods
A combination of delivery methods are used to facilitate learner and faculty communication including:
Internet
Provides on-line instructor-prepared materials and course assignments. Internet resources are used as an integral part of the instruction.
Computer Conferencing
Allows learners to interact with faculty and other course participants.
Electronic Mail
Allows learners to freely interact on an individual or group level with other learners and faculty.
We recommend that you do not use your work e-mail address for taking this course. Many businesses, especially government agencies, utilize security firewalls. Communication from the instructor, the University, or other students may not get through and you will not see the message. We also do not recommend you use AOL, for similar reasons. AOL accounts include spam prevention-type filters and our communication with you may be filtered-out. We recommend you obtain a separate e-mail account for your course work. Yahoo.com and MSN.com offer free e-mail accounts.
Telephone Consultation
Faculty will be available by telephone to assist learners.
Computer Requirements and Suggestions
If using a personal computer, it is recommended that the computer have Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7, or Mac OS X. For compatibility, you will want to have access to Microsoft Office 2010, Office 2007, or Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac, or Office 2008 for Mac. In some cases, Office Live may be sufficient. For some course content, you may also need Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player and/or Windows Media Player (Flip4Mac WMV Components for QuickTime). Additionally, a broadband Internet connection would be very beneficial; AOL is not recommended. Lastly, if your course uses the Blackboard e-Learning platform, you may wish to verify that you have a compatible web browser.
If your computer is more than 6 years old or does not meet the requirements for running one the above versions of Microsoft Office (Windows system requirements / Mac system requirements), you may want to consider purchasing a new computer.
Text
There is no textbook required for this program.
Faculty
- Vickie Bush, MSN, FNP-C, BSN, RN, CHFN
- Kelly Dugger, PharmD
- M. Jane Swartz, APRN, MSN
- Colleen Walsh, RN, DNP, ONP-C, CS, ACNP-BC
- Michelle L Woodburn, MPSA
National Advisory Board
Chairperson: Lynn B. Oertel, MS, C-ANP, Clinical Research Coordinator, Anticoagulant Therapy Research, Boston, Massachusetts
Jack E. Ansell, MD, Vice Chairman for Clinical Affairs and Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Program Manager
Karen Jones, RNC, MSN
Delivery of Program Content
The program has five modules. Each module includes reading assignments, study questions, case studies, and test questions. Learners interact with practitioners and faculty who are expert in the area of anticoagulation therapy. A comprehensive examination will be administered at the end of the six-week program.
Why Enroll in an Interactive Internet Program?
The convenience of on-line instruction allows the participant to "attend" class at any hour or day of the week during the 6 week period. Participants will learn from experts in the area of anticoagulation management and have the opportunity to network with other course participants from across the country. Internet instruction provides an opportunity for personal interaction with course faculty while providing the comfort of learning in your own home or office.
Continuing Education Credits
A Continuing Education Certificate will be awarded following successful completion of study guide questions, an online comprehensive examination (with a passing score of 70% or higher), and submission of a course evaluation. Certificates will be mailed within approximately 30 days after the completion of the course.
Nurses will receive 40 hours. The program content meets the pharmacology continuing education requirements for the renewal of the advanced practice nurse prescriptive authority license in Indiana.
The University of Southern Indiana, College of Nursing and Health Professions is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
California nurses will receive 40 hours.
The University of Southern Indiana is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #13378.
The Indiana Pharmacists Alliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Participants will receive 40 contact hours or 4.0 CEU's for successful completion of this program. CE statements of credit will be distributed upon completion of the program and the program evaluation tool. ACPE Universal Program Number 0120-9999-10-201-H01-P. Initial Release Date: 07/01/10. Expiration Date: 07/01/13. There is an additional $80.00 charge for pharmacists requesting contact hours. NOTE: Pharmacists requesting CEs must request them during registration. This is a knowledge-based program activity.
