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Pharmacy CE ACPE Accredited Continuing Education for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians |
Do You Know Your NOACs? Let’s Review the Novel Oral Anticoagulants – 1 CE
Activity Overview
Pharmacist Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
- Review the mechanisms of action, indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, and counseling points for the four novel oral anticoagulants (NOAC)
- Review the anticoagulation cascade and where each NOAC fits based on mechanism of action
- Discuss the role of NOACs in the treatment of atrial fibrillation and prevention of venous thromboembolisms based on current treatment guidelines
Pharmacy Technician Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
- Recognize four novel oral anticoagulants (NOAC)
- Discuss indications, dosing, side effects, and drug interactions for each NOAC
- Identify precautions and warnings for each NOAC
Nurse Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
- Recognize four novel oral anticoagulants (NOAC)
- Discuss indications, dosing, side effects, and drug interactions for each NOAC
- Identify precautions and warnings for each NOAC
Accreditation Statement
AchieveCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. AchieveCE is also accredited by the Florida Board of Pharmacy (provider no. 50-20641). This course is approved by CE Broker, with CE Broker No. 20-799359.
Faculty Information
Rosanna Sutherby, PharmD is a freelance medical writer and community pharmacist. She received her PharmD degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy in Ft. Lauderdale, FL in 2001. She has been residing and practicing pharmacy in North Carolina since then. Dr. Sutherby’s pharmacy practice has included patient education and medication management for various disease states, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, mental illness, asthma and pulmonary disease, and pain management. She is a certified immunizer and has worked with a pioneer team of COVID-19 vaccinators in North Carolina. Dr. Sutherby’s published work spans a variety of topics, including cardiovascular health, sleep disorders, mental health, alcohol and opioid use disorders, vaccine education, and medication use and safety.
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Content Complexity
Level 2. Basic Application of Skills and Concepts
Delivery Type
Home Study Monograph
Credits
1.0 Contact Hour
Category
Disease State Management/Drug Therapy
Pharmacology
Target Audience
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
Nurse
Activity Type
Knowledge-based
Universal Activity Number
Pharmacist:
0657-0000-21-013-H01-P
Pharmacy Technician:
0657-0000-21-013-H01-T
Activity Release Date
May 3, 2021
Activity Expiration Date
May 3, 2024
Cost
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Requirements for Credit
Participants must score a passing grade of 70% or higher on the activity post-test and complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CPE Monitor and/or CE Broker if your license information is entered properly in your profile.
CE Broker Reporting
If you are licensed under a board supported by CE Broker, feel free to log into your CE Broker account to view your reported courses or to contact their support staff.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Mac OS X 10.1 or higher
iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection:
T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable
4G cellular connection
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