High Risk Medicines: Anticoagulants

Intended Audience: This course is intended for all health care staff involved in the management of high risk medicines, specifically anticoagulants.

Content Summary: On completion of this module you will be able to:

  • explain what anticoagulants are
  • explain why anticoagulants are high risk medicines
  • recognise differences between anticoagulants
  • describe the signs and symptoms of bleeding
  • discuss common types of errors with anticoagulants and common contributing factors
  • identify key strategies to promote safe use of anticoagulants
  • describe resources and tools available to help in the safe management of anticoagulants.

You are encouraged to make use of the links and resources provided throughout the course to further enhance your knowledge on anticoagulants.