Explore the practicalities of managing warfarin therapy and develop greater confidence in anticoagulation monitoring and patient care. This Helicon Health e-learning course combines current clinical standards with scientific evidence to provide a detailed guide to the safe management of warfarin and other vitamin K antagonists.

A key focus is understanding the INR and the many factors that can influence an individual’s response to treatment. The course examines warfarin pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenomics, alongside treatment initiation, dose adjustment and appropriate INR monitoring.

Learners will also explore the impact of medicines, herbal products, diet, alcohol, lifestyle and changes in health on anticoagulation control. The recognition and management of adverse effects, including bleeding, are covered alongside practical approaches to supporting patients throughout treatment.

Beyond individual patient management, the course considers the systems and processes that underpin a safe anticoagulation service. This includes clinical decision-support tools, near-patient INR testing, quality assurance, patient self-monitoring and effective patient education.

What you’ll learn

• Explain the INR and target ranges for common indications
• Describe the pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenomics of warfarin
• Apply principles of warfarin initiation, dose adjustment and INR monitoring
• Identify medicines, diet, alcohol, lifestyle and health factors affecting treatment
• Recognise adverse effects and appropriate responses to bleeding
• Understand the role of clinical decision-support tools
• Explore the requirements for safe anticoagulation service delivery
• Describe near-patient testing, quality assurance and patient self-monitoring
• Apply a patient-centred approach to warfarin education

Course duration is approximately 8 hours

More information can be found at https://learn.invitaintelligence.com/