Course Code: REL-ACU-0-SPAFB
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation and its association with stroke.
Recall the key elements of anticoagulation treatment as well as alternatives to anticoagulation.
Identify the important components of patient safety and education related to stroke prevention with atrial fibrillation.
Outline:
Section 1: Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke
A Patient Scenario “I Had No Idea”
Overview of AFib and Stroke
Risk Factors for AFib
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Anticoagulation With AFib
Overview of Oral Anticoagulation
Types of Oral Anticoagulation
Bleeding Risk and Oral Anticoagulation
Reversal Agents
Resuming Therapy After Interruption
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Other Considerations for Stroke Prevention
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO)
Treatment for AFib
Patient Safety and AFib
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
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Subject Matter Expert: Sarah Hunter, RN, SCRN, CNRN, CMSRN
Ms. Hunter is a SME writer at Relias. Her area of expertise is neuroscience nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and thoracic surgery. Ms. Hunter has worked at the bedside for 9 years in acute care and intermediate care at a large community hospital in North Carolina. She also served as chair of the hospital's shared governance council for Nursing Quality Improvement. She has a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Hunter is a Stroke Certified RN, Certified Neuroscience RN and a Certified Medical-Surgical RN.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Pharmacists; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.