Lipid-Lowering Medicines

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Updated 17 Nov 2023 Certificate

This Ausmed Course will review the nature of hypercholesterolaemia, risk factors for cardiovascular disease and lipid-lowering medicines.

Content

5 Video Units • 14 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
2m
Pretest
2 Questions
Introduction to Lipids and Cardiovascular Disease
2 Questions
6m
Risk Factors and Target Lipid Levels
2 Questions
6m
Lipid-Lowering Medicines (Part 1)
3 Questions
10m
Lipid-Lowering Medicines (Part 2)
3 Questions
12m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Improved knowledge of lipid-lowering therapy in Australia including risk factors and incidence.

2

Interpret the significance of total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol.

3

Briefly describe the pharmacology of lipid-lowering treatments available.

4

List sources of information for managing possible adverse effects and drug interactions of common lipid-modifying medicines.

Who it's for:

Pharmacists, nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals who are involved in the prescribing, dispensing and administration of cholesterol-lowering medications throughout patient care.

Why it's needed:

Pharmacological therapy and medication administration are fundamental in safe patient care. This Ausmed Course holds a strong and ethical patient focus while providing ongoing education to healthcare professionals in order to have a positive impact on patient outcomes.

Pharmacists, as providers of medicines and advisors to medicine use, must fully understand the concepts and practical applications of hypercholesterolaemia and lipid-lowering medicines administered in patient care.

However, many of the principles underlying how medicines work are often difficult to comprehend. As safe administration of medicines is a priority, it is essential that pharmacists and other healthcare professionals continue to demonstrate knowledge of the pharmacological and clinical uses of lipid-lowering medicines.

Purpose:

The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to provide healthcare professionals with education relating to the appropriate use of lipid-lowering medicines.

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Last updated17 Nov 2023

Published25 Aug 2020

Due for review29 Nov 2024
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