Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MCOAG
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Describe the etiology and presentation of DIC, ITP, HIT, and warfarin-induced coagulopathy.
Identify proper nursing care for those with DIC, ITP, HIT, and warfarin-induced coagulopathies.
Identify emergency findings in those with coagulopathies and discuss the appropriate nursing interventions.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Introduction to Coagulopathy
Hemostasis
Clot Formation
Coagulopathy
Fibrinolysis
The Coagulation Panel
Blood Products for Coagulopathies
Review
Summary
Section 3: Types of Coagulopathies and Nursing Management
Overview
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
DIC Nursing Care
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
ITP Nursing Care
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
HIT Nursing Care
Warfarin-Induced Coagulopathy
Warfarin-Induced Coagulopathy Nursing Care
COVID-19
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Tracy Garrison, BSN,RN
Tracy Garrison, BSN, RN is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Acute Care vertical. Mrs. Garrison has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Barton College. She has over 8 years of experience working as a Clinical Nurse in a large community hospital in North Carolina. Her background is in Postpartum care in addition to Cardiovascular Care. In addition to Women's Health, she is enthusiastic about preventative care, holistic medicine, and physical and rehabilitation medicine.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.