Warfarin Therapy: Safe Use and Monitoring

Course Code: REL-AMB-0-WTSUM

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Recall the mechanism of action of warfarin.
Identify indications, contraindications, and strategies to reduce complications associated with warfarin therapy.

Outline:
Section 1: How Warfarin Affects the Coagulation Process

Introduction

About This Course

Overview of Hemostasis

How Warfarin Works

Delayed Effect and INR Monitoring

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Indications and Contraindications

Why Warfarin Is Prescribed

Common Clinical Uses

Warfarin Dosing and Monitoring Frequency

Age and Genetic Considerations

When Should Warfarin Be Avoided?

Evaluating Unexpected INR Changes

Managing a Supratherapeutic INR

Dietary Considerations

Factors That Can Affect INR Stability

Adherence and Missed Doses

Recognizing Minor and Major Bleeding

Reversal and Emergency Management

Bridging Therapy

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Information

Course Contributors

References

Subject Matter Expert: Sherry D. Haszto, MSN, RN

Sherry is an RN and subject matter expert (SME) with a broad clinical and professional background in oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, nursing education, consultation, performance improvement, and quality assurance. She holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Randolph Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Her work focuses on developing high-quality, evidence-based educational content that supports clinicians, improves patient outcomes, and promotes excellence in clinical practice. She leverages AI-enabled tools to enhance content development, streamline workflows, and support scalable, high-impact learning solutions.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; Pharmacy Technicians; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.