Thrombocytopenia is a condition characterized by a decreased number of platelets in the blood. This course reviews the risk factors, presenting signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia/thrombosis (HIT/T). With this information, clinicians can recognize these conditions and provide appropriate interventions to result in the best outcomes for patients.
Features
- Patient scenario knowledge applications throughout the course.
- Images and learner interactions that help promote understanding.
Objectives
- Define platelets, thrombocytopenia, immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia/thrombosis (HIT/T).
- Describe at-risk populations, presenting signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing and treatment for ITP.
- Describe at-risk populations, presenting signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing and treatment for HIT/T.
Children's Hospital Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Note: This course is only available to staff at PLS participating hospitals through their Learning Management Systems.
