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Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia

Tracking # 20-706784

$15.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

AT THE END OF THIS COURSE THE LEARNER WILL BE ABLE TO:

  1. Name the two types of heparin and recall the properties of each.
  2. Describe the mechanism of action for heparin.
  3. Discuss the clinical assessment of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), recalling how and when it would occur.
  4. List the tests used for the diagnosis of HIT.
  5. List the alternative treatments for HIT.

Course overview

Learn about two types of heparin: unfractionated heparin and low-molecular-weight heparin, reviewing their mechanism of action. Clinical assessment of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) is discussed, recalling how and when it occurs. Tests used for diagnosis and alternative treatments will also be discussed.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

American Board of Clinical Chemistry

Clinical Chemistry Diplomate

2h Category 1

Molecular Diagnostics Diplomate

2h Category 1

Toxicological Chemistry Diplomate

2h Category 1

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Nurse Practitioner

2h Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Registered Nurse

2h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Clinical Laboratory Director

2h General (Hematology)

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

2h General (Hematology)

Clinical Laboratory Technician

2h General (Hematology)

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

2h General (Hematology)

Public Health Director

2h General (Hematology)

Public Health Supervisor

2h General (Hematology)

Public Health Technician

2h General (Hematology)

Public Health Technologist

2h General (Hematology)

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery

Licensed Midwife

2h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Professional Nurse

2h General

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing education related to nursing

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Lab Personnel

Cytotechnologist

2h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Generalist

2h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Specialist

2h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Technician

2h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

2h General

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing education related to nursing

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board

Laboratory Personnel

2h Continuing education pertaining to laboratory technology or laboratory management

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h Relating to professional nursing practice

Registered Nurse

2h Relating to professional nursing practice

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

2h General

Certified Nursing Assistant

2h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Disclosure statements

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course the learner will be able to:

  1. Name the two types of heparin and recall the properties of each.
  2. Describe the mechanism of action for heparin.
  3. Discuss the clinical assessment of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), recalling how and when it would occur.
  4. List the tests used for the diagnosis of HIT.
  5. List the alternative treatments for HIT.

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