Time 9.30am to 12.30pm

This half day course is designed to provide HCAs with the theoretical knowledge they need to undertake INR testing so that this can be done safely and effectively in primary care. The course will cover the role of the HCA, the clotting pathway and reasons for anticoagulation, the role of warfarin and the risks associated with warfarin therapy, obtaining a capillary sample, monitoring warfarin levels with INR testing and why good management is important.

Following the course the HCA will need a period of supervised practice with a nurse mentor and to complete a formal competency assessment. A competency assessment package will be provided.

This course will not cover dose adjustment of warfarin as this is considered to be outside the remit of the HCA role.

Directions

Directions

Travelling to Essex Equip By Car:

There is NO parking at the venue, but the public pay and display car park can be found on Newland Drive (CM8 2AP) about 300 yards away.  £6 for the whole day or for further tariff, please see Braintree Council Website

From the car park walk back to Collingwood Rd and then back up to the traffic lights. At the traffic lights turn left onto Newland St. (The George PH is on the corner) carry on walking until you reach the zebra crossing (outside the Public Library), cross the road and head towards the Dorothy L Sayers Statue and the Job Centre. Our entrance just at the rear of the Job Centre.

By Train

It is a 7 min walk from Witham Railway Station, head towards the town, turn left at THE AVENUE, continue walking down The Avenue to the junction with Newland Street, then turn right, carry on walking until you reach the zebra crossing (outside the Public Library), cross the road and head towards the Job Centre. Our entrance is just at the rear of the Job Centre.

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Refund Policy

Cancellations with a full refund will be accepted up to and including 15 days prior to the event.  Any refund request for places cancelled after this date will not be refunded.