VTE Prevention and the Australian Clinical Care Standard

Expand your knowledge on the latest VTE guidelines and treatments to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) in relation to the Australian VTE Clinical Care Standards. 

• Define VTE, DVT and PE
• Review the economic and humanitarian burden of VTE
• Identify the risk factors for VTE
• Understand factors that determine bleeding risk
• Review the available VTE patient education resources 
• Discuss VTE risk assessment tools to identify those most at risk
• Review strategies for VTE prevention: pharmacologic and mechanical
• How to implement best practice VTE prevention in your workplace