Anticoagulation Certificate
| ACPE Numbers: Pending for pharmacists Release Date: September 23, 2026 -- currently available to preorder Expiration Date: September 23, 2029 Activity Type: Application-based |
Overview
This self-guided, online learning activity is designed to provide pharmacists with focused education about anticoagulation therapy management. The curriculum includes the following foundational information:
- Coagulation cascade and corresponding targets of antithrombotic mechanisms of action
- Interpretation of laboratory assays and application to care
- Evidence-based use of antithrombotics for the following indications:
- Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thromboembolism
- Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- Stroke prophylaxis for patients with atrial fibrillation
- Temporary and durable medical devices
- Hypercoagulable conditions
- Safety and quality influences on the care of patients receiving anticoagulation
- The use of anticoagulants in acute care, ambulatory, and perioperative settings
- Anticoagulation reversal
- Patient and caregiver education
- Therapy considerations unique to special patient populations
- Adverse effect monitoring and management
- Anticoagulation stewardship
Throughout the certificate, the skills needed to be an effective anticoagulation practitioner are applied through case study questions with practical, real-world situations explored, and treatment approaches explained. Upon completion of all the modules, learners should have gained the knowledge and skills to be successful in managing the therapy of patients receiving anticoagulants.
Anticoagulation Certificate Requirement
Once a learner has completed the educational curriculum, they will have the opportunity to complete an online comprehensive exam. Once the learner passes the exam (minimum 80% passing rate; unlimited attempts permitted), they will earn the professional certificate and Credly badge.