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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Katie Blair, PharmD, RPh

Hypertension Management

Hypertension Management

2 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Course release date: 10/7/2024

Course Overview

The course provides an in-depth exploration of the risk factors contributing to hypertension and equips participants with the skills to interpret clinical findings across different stages of high blood pressure. Participants will learn to identify and recommend lifestyle changes essential for the prevention and management of hypertension. The course also covers the various classes of antihypertensive medications, their mechanisms of action, and side effect profiles, enabling healthcare professionals to make informed decisions when selecting treatment regimens tailored to individual patient needs.

Special emphasis is placed on recognizing and addressing racial, ethnic, and age-related considerations in hypertension treatment, ensuring that care is equitable and personalized. By the end of the course, participants will be proficient in applying evidence-based guidelines to develop comprehensive and effective hypertension management plans.

Full Course Description
Course release date: 10/7/2024Course OverviewThe course provides an in-depth exploration of the risk factors contributing to hypertension and equips participants with the skills to interpret clinical findings across different stages of high blood pressure. Participants will learn to identify and recommend lifestyle changes essential for the prevention and management of hypertension. The course also covers the various classes of antihypertensive medications, their mechanisms of action, and side effect profiles, enabling healthcare professionals to make informed...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

The course provides an in-depth exploration of the risk factors contributing to hypertension and equips participants with the skills to interpret clinical findings across different stages of high blood pressure. Participants will learn to identify and recommend lifestyle changes essential for the prevention and management of hypertension. The course also covers the various classes of antihypertensive medications, their mechanisms of action, and side effect profiles, enabling healthcare professionals to make informed decisions when selecting treatment regimens tailored to individual patient needs.

Special emphasis is placed on recognizing and addressing racial, ethnic, and age-related considerations in hypertension treatment, ensuring that care is equitable and personalized. By the end of the course, participants will be proficient in applying evidence-based guidelines to develop comprehensive and effective hypertension management plans.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Identify the various risk factors contributing to hypertension.  
  • Interpret clinical findings in relation to the different stages of high blood pressure. 
  • Analyze the lifestyle changes recommended to prevent and manage hypertension.
  • Differentiate between the classes of medications used to treat hypertension and their side effect profiles.
  • Apply drug information to choose appropriate hypertension treatment regimens based on patient factors.
  • Differentiate racial, ethnic, and age-related considerations in the treatment of hypertension.
  • Analyze the treatment of gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and hypertensive emergencies.

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

The course provides an in-depth exploration of the risk factors contributing to hypertension and equips participants with the skills to interpret clinical findings across different stages of high blood pressure. Participants will learn to identify and recommend lifestyle changes essential for the prevention and management of hypertension. The course also covers the various classes of antihypertensive medications, their mechanisms of action, and side effect profiles, enabling healthcare professionals to make informed decisions when selecting treatment regimens tailored to individual patient needs.

Special emphasis is placed on recognizing and addressing racial, ethnic, and age-related considerations in hypertension treatment, ensuring that care is equitable and personalized. By the end of the course, participants will be proficient in applying evidence-based guidelines to develop comprehensive and effective hypertension management plans.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Identify the various risk factors contributing to hypertension.  
  • Interpret clinical findings in relation to the different stages of high blood pressure. 
  • Analyze the lifestyle changes recommended to prevent and manage hypertension.
  • Differentiate between the classes of medications used to treat hypertension and their side effect profiles.
  • Apply drug information to choose appropriate hypertension treatment regimens based on patient factors.
  • Differentiate racial, ethnic, and age-related considerations in the treatment of hypertension.
  • Analyze the treatment of gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and hypertensive emergencies.

 

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 2 Hours
Occupational Therapy: 2 Hours
Physical Therapy: 2 Hours
Nursing: 8 Hours
Pharmacy: 8 Hours
Physician: 8 Hours

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11065. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermediate, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 2 Hours
Occupational Therapy: 2 Hours
Physical Therapy: 2 Hours
Nursing: 8 Hours
Pharmacy: 8 Hours
Physician: 8 Hours

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11065. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermediate, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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