Oral Anticoagulants 5 Credits/Maximum of 5

Catalog description

Oral anticoagulants are one of the more frequently prescribed classes of medications to treat common diagnoses (e.g., deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, nonvalvular atrial fibrillation) as well as utilized in rather complex patient populations such as transplant, oncology, and those receiving mechanical circulatory support. The appropriate use of oral anticoagulants also requires an understanding of the biochemistry of coagulation and the pathophysiology behind bleeding and thrombosis. The goal of this course is to provide students with a foundational understanding of the appropriate use of oral anticoagulants in the outpatient setting from a multidisciplinary perspective. Students will apply their knowledge of biochemistry of coagulation, the pathophysiology of bleeding and thrombosis, and the pharmacology of oral anticoagulants learned throughout Phase I during case discussions, journal club, conferences, and when participating in the direct patient care thrombosis clinic. They will work with a multidisciplinary health care team and contribute to the continuity of care these patients require in an outpatient setting.