anticoagulation.org.uk masthead
20 / 11 / 2008

Patient self testing/management
(training the expert patient)

9th June and 15th October 2008
Department of Primary Care and General Practice, Clinical Sciences Building, University of Birmingham

 

Contents

 

Overview

Aims

To provide an educational framework for health care professionals training patients to self test or manage oral anticaogulation.


Learning objectives

  • A knowledge of the theoretical and practical competencies required by patients in terms of blood coagulation theory, use of point of care device, dosage decisions, documentation and quality control procedures.
  • A knowledge and provision of the educational materials required to train patients.
  • An understanding of guidelines for self management
    to ensure good clinical practice.

 

Programme to include

How warfarin works and BSH guidelines
POC testing and quality control
POC practical session
Presentation patient self testing and
Management training material
The expert patient as a trainer
Feedback from group work
Guidelines, contract, costs and practical issues of PST/M
Auditing the PST/M model

 

Registration

The course costs £125 and deadlines for registrations are two weeks before the respective course start date.

Registration form

If you require further information or would like a registration form to be sent via postal service please contact Amy Partleton Tel: 0121 414 2677