This course is designed for those that are new to INR testing. It provides basic information and knowledge to enable the HCA / Nurse that has never done the procedure before to be able to understand what INR testing is, how results can be affected and how to recognise abnormal results.  

Course content/learning outcomes

At the end of the event you should be able to:

• Understand what Anticoagulation means, why it is used and why INR testing is needed

• Understand how medications and diet can affect INR results

• Understand in-house patient testing and identify INR readings that require urgent intervention