Venous Thromboembolism

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48m
Updated 21 Jun 2023 Certificate ANCC Accredited

Could you recognise the signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Are you confident your assessment skills would identify a pulmonary embolism (PE)? Begin this Ausmed Course to refresh your existing knowledge of venous thromboembolism (VTE), now!

Content

7 Video Units • 16 Questions
Introduction
2m
Pretest
3 Questions
What is VTE?
2 Questions
6m
The Haemostasis Pathway
2 Questions
4m
How is VTE Diagnosed?
2 Questions
5m
What is the Treatment for VTE?
2 Questions
9m
Caring for Patients with VTE
3 Questions
4m
Conclusion
1m
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Receive the best, evidence-based information on preventing the risks of DVT/PE.

2

Assess and initiate appropriate treatment when signs and symptoms of clot pathology manifest in someone in your care.

3

Apply in-depth knowledge of the clotting cascade to support best-practice use of anticoagulant medicines and reduce the likelihood of unwanted effects.

Who it's for:

All health professionals will gain confidence from undertaking this Ausmed Course, given the prevalence of and harm associated with VTE.

Why it's needed:

Venous thromboembolism is a serious, life-threatening, clinical condition that must be recognised and assessed immediately for best patient outcomes.

Although there is widespread awareness of the risk of developing a blood clot, this may not translate to being familiar with the signs and symptoms. This Ausmed Course will provide the learner with an opportunity to understand how to perform a detailed assessment for DVT and PE so that a clinician can recognise VTE and initiate appropriate management.

Purpose:

The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to provide healthcare professionals with education relating to venous thromboembolism in order to assist in the prevention of disability and premature death.

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Last updated21 Jun 2023

Published15 Dec 2018

Due for review30 Oct 2025
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