Anticoagulation Basics Monitoring

This module introduces registered and practical nurses to the fundamental concepts underlying anticoagulation therapy. Learners will explore why anticoagulation is a critical intervention in clinical practice — specifically its role in preventing life-threatening thrombotic events such as stroke, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism (PE). The module begins with an overview of hemostasis: the body's natural process for stopping bleeding. This includes platelet aggregation, activation of the coagulation cascade, and fibrin clot formation. Learners will understand how anticoagulants interfere with these processes to prevent pathological clot formation.