Unpacking the INR Blood Test- A Discussion for Pharmacy Technicians

Type of Activity: Patient Safety (UAN) #0008-0000-25-131-H05-T

Accredited for: 1 CE

Release Date: October 4, 2025

Expiration Date: October 4, 2028

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based CPE activity, pharmacy technicians should be able to:

  1. Describe why the INR test is used
  2. Discuss INR normal and abnormal ranges
  3. Describe risk associated with either a low INR or a high INR

About the Presenter

Dr. Karen Knoell, PharmD, BCACP   Clinical Assistant Professor at UNMC College of Pharmacy- Omaha, NE and Case Management Bellevue Family Medicine, Bellevue Primary Care & Plattsmouth Internal Medicine

Instructions to complete this continuing pharmacy technician education (CPE) topic.

  1. Click WATCH VIDEO to view the recorded lecture. Viewing the entire lecture is a required element of this CPE.
  2. After viewing the recorded lecture, click PAY TO GET QUIZ.  The link takes you to your cart to pay for the test.
    • After paying for the test, receive an email with a unique link to take the test and claim CE.
    • Copy and paste the unique link received by email into your browser search engine.
    • Provide profile information- NABP e-Profile ID # and DOB (mmdd) are required. 
  3. Complete the test with a minimum score of 80%. You are allowed 3 opportunities to reach this minimum score.
  4. Complete the activity evaluation form.
  5. Transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service. Please allow 7-days for the credit to appear in your account.

 The University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education (CPE). This activity is eligible for ACPE credit.