Semester Hour Credits. Credits for all courses are reported in semester hours. A semester hour credit equals one 50-minute class period per week or its equivalent throughout one semester. The number of semester hour credits given for each course is listed as part of the course description.
International Normalized Ratio (INR) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for blood to clot. Learn more about what INR test results mean for you. International Normalized Ratio (INR) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for blood to clot. This test is usually administered to people taking anticoagulants or blood thinners. INR Levels. The lower the INR number, the shorter it takes for blood to clot and the greater risk you have for blood clots.
What is an elevated INR? The INR, or International Normalized Ratio, is a measure of how long it takes your blood to clot. A prothrombin time (PT) is a another blood test done to help measure your INR. The higher your PT or INR, the longer your blood takes to clot. An elevated PT or INR means your blood is taking longer to clot than your healthcare provider believes is healthy for you. When your PT or INR is too high, you have an increased risk of bleeding. What increases my risk for an elevated INR?