Iron Deficiency Anemia
Nurse Education & Training:
This course, consisting of 3 modules, has been designed to provide information for nurses on ID and IDA including causes/people at risk of, clinical signs & symptoms, common laboratory tests, treatment of ID/IDA, administering Intravenous (IV) Iron and managing infusion reactions. These modules may be taken separately or together. For nurses involved in the administration of IV iron, all 3 modules are recommended.
NOTE: These modules provide knowledge. Safe and appropriate administration of IV iron requires knowledge, skill, and clinical judgement (i.e. competency). After completing these modules, it is recommended that you connect with a clinical practice educator or competent peer in your practice setting to assist you develop necessary skills and clinical judgement to administer IV iron safely and appropriately in your practice setting.
Course Content
This program, consisting of 3 modules, has been designed to provide information for nurses on Iron Deficiency (ID) and Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA), including causes/people at risk of, clinical signs & symptoms, common laboratory tests, treatment of ID/IDA, administering Intravenous (IV) Iron, and managing infusion reactions.
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Pathophysiology of ID and IDA
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Treatment Options for IDA
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Administration and Management of IV Iron for IDA
This program has been accredited by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and has been through rigorous quality assessment to achieve nationwide recognition. Completing the modules will earn 1.5 CNA credits towards your continuing professional development.
Scientific Planning Committee
Michelle Sholzberg, MDCM, MSc, FRCPC (Toronto, ON), co-chair
Shamshah Aratia, NP (Toronto, ON), co-chair
Anne Bialachowski, BN, MS (Hamilton, ON)
Alana Bourke, RPhT (Scarborough, ON)
Ruth Chen, RN, PhD (Hamilton, ON)
Mark Crowther, MD MSc FRCPC FRSC (Hamilton, ON)
Noah Ivers, MD, PhD, CCFP (Toronto, ON)
Alicia Hanowski, RN (Regina, SK)
Corrina Johnstone, BScN (Regina, SK)
Andrea Lausman, MD, FRCSC (Toronto, ON)
Wendy Lim, MD, MSc, FRCPC (Hamilton, ON)
Patricia Robitaille, RN, MSc (Longueuil, QC)
Becky Rock, RN (Calgary, AB)
Lindsay Tascona, BScN (Halifax, NS)
This initiative has been sponsored in part by Pfizer Canada through an educational grant.