Welcome to e-Learning for Healthcare

e-VTE comprises of three sessions:

VTE_01 Demographics, epidemiology and risk of VTE
Author: Trevor Baglin

By the end of this session you will be able to:

Describe the incidence and prevalence of VTE in the population
Demonstrate an understanding of differing incidence according to age, gender and ethnicity
Describe factors which increase susceptibility to VTE including the effect of comorbidities such as chronic disease and cancer
Demonstrate an understanding of genetic influence on susceptibility to VTE

VTE_02 Methods of thromboprophylaxis
Author: Ajay Kakkar

By the end of this session you will be able to:

Explain modern methods for thromboprophylaxis both pharmacological and mechanical
Appreciate the research evidence that supports the use of such methods
Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate use of such methods in hospitalised patients with reference to national guidance

VTE_03 Implementation of thromboprophylaxis in hospital
Author: Roopen Arya

By the end of this session you will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the process of VTE risk assessment
Describe the roles and involvement of patients and of different members of the multidisciplinary team in thromboprophylaxis
Appreciate the systems at Trust level, such as clinical governance and audit, that support effective implementation
Explain the importance of raising awareness of VTE and of education

Please note that as part of the continual review of e-VTE, the session, Implementation of Thromboprophylaxis: Challenges in Primary Care has been withdrawn. Elements from this session are incorporated within the existing three e-learning sessions. An additional e-learning session focusing on the clinical aspects of VTE prevention in primary care is currently being explored with the Royal College of General Practitioners.

To review the DH VTE risk assessment please click here
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/
PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_088215