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Management of Hypertension in Primary Care | Training Hypertension Champions to Implement SMBP Program

Program Date & Time:
October 30, 2023 | Self-paced
Modality:
  • Online module
Registration Fee:
Free
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
1.25
Didactic Hours (AHEC Scholars):
1.25
Experiential Hours (AHEC Scholars):
0.00
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Presenter(s)
Description
Hypertension is a long-recognized health burden in the US, and particularly the southeastern region of the US. Recent treatment guidelines have been developed to categorize blood pressure levels and treatment. This program addresses the implementation of the guidelines in primary care settings with a special focus for clinics serving underserved patient populations. Accreditation dates: 12/1/2023-11/30/2026
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the clinical value of out-of clinic blood pressure measurement in the management of hypertension
  • Describe the assessment of out-of-clinic blood pressure measurement in the primary care setting
  • Discuss the essential components in the incorporation of out-of-clinic blood pressure measurement in the primary care clinic
  • Recognize the importance of employing CPT codes in the management of hypertension
  • Describe the approach to diagnose elevated blood pressure for maximum patient care and hypertension control
  • Explain the incorporation of CPT codes and strategies in the efficient management of hypertension using SMBP
  • Recognize the importance of employing Self-Management of Blood Pressure (SMBP) in the clinic care setting
  • Describe the approach to diagnosis elevated blood pressure with SMBP
  • Identify the mechanism for the efficient management of hypertension using SMBP
  • State the importance of addressing undiagnosed hypertension in the clinic
  • Explain the approach to diagnosis elevated blood pressure in the primary care clinic
  • Identify the mechanism for the efficient management of hypertension and risk factors in the primary care setting
  • Discuss the impact of hypertension management on brain health
  • Describe the improved brain health with lower blood pressure levels
  • Examine the efficient management of hypertension and risk factors for improved brain health and brain function
Disclosures
This program was funded in part by an educational grant from the Carolinas-Georgia-Florida Chapter of the American Society of Hypertension. In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education anyone involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be required to disclose any financial relationships with any ineligible companies. An ineligible company is any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, reselling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. This information is listed below. Any financial relationships with these ineligible companies have been mitigated by the MUSC Office of CME. Speakers who incorporate information about off-label or investigational use of drugs or devices will be asked to disclose that information at the beginning of their presentation. The Activity Director, planners and presenters of this enduring activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. Presenters with finial relationships with Ineligible Companies: Norm Campbell - Advisory Board with Switch Health*; Consultant with Novartis Canada* Mitchell Elkind - Research Support with BMS-Pfizer*, Roche*; Royalties with Up-to-Date; Honoraria with Atria Academy of Science and Medicine; Employment with American Heart Association *The relationship has ended in the last 24 months This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Medical University of South Carolina, and Mid-Carolina AHEC. The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credits Available
  • Physicians
    Medical University of South Carolina Office of CME
    Credit Statement
    The Medical University of South Carolina designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • Non-MD/DO Providers that Require CME Certified Programs
    Medical University of South Carolina Office of CME
    Credit Statement
    The Medical University of South Carolina designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • All Other Participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.125 CEUs by Mid-Carolina AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
  • AHEC Scholars
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1.25 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
Locations/Participation Options
  • Online Module
Contact(s)

If you have questions, please contact alp@scahec.net.


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