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Thrombocytopenia ITP and HITT Course Overview

This course reviews the risk factors, presenting signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of two types of thrombocytopenia.

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Quick Takes

  • CNE credit available
  • Updated version released January 2026, reviewed every 3 years

Thrombocytopenia is a condition characterized by decreased platelets in the blood. This course reviews the risk factors, presenting signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia/thrombosis (HIT/T).

Upon course completion, learners should be able to provide evidence-based care for the pediatric patient experiencing ITP or HIT/T.

Objectives

  • Define platelets, thrombocytopenia, ITP and HIT/T
  • Describe and identify at-risk populations, presenting signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing and treatment for ITP
  • Describe and identify at-risk populations, presenting signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing and treatment for HIT/T
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Key features

  • Patient scenario knowledge applications throughout the course
  • Images and learner interactions help promote understanding

Learn more about this course and see related courses on the Pediatric Learning Solutions Emergency Department Product List page.

NOTE: This course is only available to staff at PLS-participating hospitals and health systems through their organization’s Learning Management System. Please check with your hospital’s education team or contact Patty Kohn to learn more.

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