The aim of the CATNAP project is to share an evidence based, teachable and transferable advanced skills CAT training programme that can be used to train AHPs in NHS-based CAT services.
On completion of the training programme AHPs should be able to:
- Identify ambulant patients with cancer at risk of thrombosis and those who may benefit from primary thromboprophylaxis treatment.
- Advise on the most appropriate choice of anticoagulant for primary thromboprophylaxis.
- Advise on the most appropriate anticoagulant for the acute treatment of CAT.
- Advise on the most appropriate duration of anticoagulant treatment.
- Advise on the most appropriate anticoagulant for ongoing thromboprophylaxis in high risk patients beyond 6 months of treatment.
- Understand the differences of the terms ‘minor-‘, ‘clinically relevant non-major-‘ and ‘major bleeding’.
- Advise on the management of minor bleeding.
- Be aware of signs and symptoms which may indicate recurrent VTE and/or major bleeding and advise on the appropriate management / referral.
- Be aware of the monitoring requirements for patients receiving anticoagulation and advise appropriately.
- Be competent in assessing different risks arising from the management and long-term impact of CAT using appropriate risk assessment tools.
- Be competent at guiding patients through the patient education material.
- Understand the views, preferences and values of patients with cancer when dealing with anticoagulation.