Management of Blood Disorders in Geriatrics

Management of Blood Disorders in Geriatrics is organized by AchieveCE.

Release Date: 08/05/2021
Expiration Date: 07/31/2027

Course Description:
Management of hematologic disorders is a multifactorial approach. Even mild anemia is treated differently in geriatric patients. This activity is intended to offer pharmacists and other healthcare professionals insight to appropriate management of blood disorders in the elderly. This course is a home-study monograph that intends to discuss common blood disorders affecting geriatrics and their corresponding therapeutic options.

Pharmacist Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss anemias and their classification
• Explain the therapeutic approaches to treat anemia
• Discuss blood platelets disorders and their therapeutic options
• Define frailty and its impact on blood

Nurse / Pharmacy Technician Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

• Define anemias and their classification
• Review the therapeutic approaches to treat anemia
• Discuss blood platelets disorders and their therapeutic options