This programme aims to help you develop the therapeutic knowledge you need to support the clinical management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias. It provides you with an overview of the most common cardiac arrhythmias, and how they are identified and diagnosed in practice.
2h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme, you should be able to:This programme is currently being updated by NICPLD – the revised version is expected to be available early in 2022. If you wish to use the programme in the meantime, please ensure that you also refer to NICE guideline NG196 Atrial fibrillation: diagnosis and management.
Anticoagulants are one of the classes of medicines most frequently identified as having a greater potential to cause serious patient harm if prescribed, dispensed or administered incorrectly. This e-learning programme is designed to equip learners with the knowledge to deliver a safe and supportive service to patients prescribed anticoagulants including the newer oral anticoagulants.
Please note: this e-learning programme has been developed and provided by the Northern Ireland Centre for Pharmacy Learning and Development (NICPLD). Users should recognise that this programme will refer to Northern Ireland's policies and organisations. After ordering this programme, you will be redirected to their website where the resource is hosted. Please be aware that CPPE does not maintain control over the accuracy and currency of this programme.
6h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:This resource is not currently available to you, click for more information.
In this e-learning programme we consider what a good consultation looks like when discussing anticoagulant medicines with patients. The programme supports you in developing the therapeutic knowledge you need when optimising anticoagulant medicines. It also demonstrates how you can apply this to ensure you are demonstrating a patient-centred approach.
3h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:We have a portfolio of clinical fact sheets which includes topics such as pneumonia, UTIs and healthcare associated infections. Each fact sheet should refresh your knowledge of that particular condition and provide you with links to appropriate further resources.
This e-assessment tests your knowledge and understanding in relation to anticoagulation.
Why should I do this assessment?
This e-assessment will test your understanding of anticoagulation, including non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs). Access and successful completion will contribute to your own personal development plan, be recorded in your My CPPE record and will enable you to complete a CPD entry on the learning. It may also provide evidence for achieving competencies in the RPS Foundation or Advanced Pharmacy Frameworks. If you are working towards completing a Declaration of Competence for a pharmacy service, successful completion of this assessment will provide evidence of your learning.Calculate the stroke risk for patients with atrial fibrillation using the CHADSVASC app (apple users only)
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