Fundamentals of Implementing Hypertension Programs.
Learn key concepts for hypertension diagnosis, management, and program implementation in resource-limited settings.
Learn key concepts for hypertension diagnosis, management, and program implementation in resource-limited settings.
This course provides fundamental knowledge for implementing effective hypertension control programs, particularly in resource-limited settings. It covers essential topics such as hypertension diagnosis, treatment approaches, clinic-based and community-based management, medication supply, and operational effectiveness. Designed for program managers, implementers, and healthcare professionals, the course offers practical insights into overcoming challenges in hypertension management. Through interactive modules, learners will gain skills in program planning, monitoring and evaluation, and effective communication. The course emphasizes patient-centered care and explores innovative approaches like task-sharing to improve hypertension control in diverse settings.
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What you'll learn
Understand the global burden of hypertension and its complications
Learn key concepts for hypertension diagnosis and management
Explore effective approaches for clinic-based hypertension care
Understand community-based strategies for hypertension management
Learn about medication supply systems and inventory management
Gain skills in program planning, monitoring, and evaluation for hypertension control
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This course includes:
3.83 Hours PreRecorded video
6 assignments
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides comprehensive training on implementing hypertension control programs, especially in resource-limited settings. It covers six key areas: fundamentals of hypertension, basics of diagnosis and management, clinic-based management, community-based management, medication supply, and improving operational effectiveness. The curriculum is designed to equip learners with practical knowledge and skills for planning, implementing, and evaluating hypertension programs. Through a combination of video lectures, case studies, and interactive quizzes, participants learn about the global burden of hypertension, effective treatment approaches, optimizing clinic settings, community-based interventions, medication supply management, and strategies for enhancing program effectiveness. The course emphasizes patient-centered care and explores innovative approaches like task-sharing to improve hypertension control in diverse settings.
Fundamentals of Hypertension
Module 1 · 55 Minutes to complete
Basics of Hypertension Diagnosis and Management
Module 2 · 40 Minutes to complete
Clinic-Based Hypertension Management
Module 3 · 40 Minutes to complete
Community-Based Hypertension Management
Module 4 · 35 Minutes to complete
Medication Supply to Improve Blood Pressure Control
Module 5 · 30 Minutes to complete
Improving Operational Effectiveness in Hypertension Programs
Module 6 · 30 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Kunihiro Matsushita is an Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Bloomberg School of Public Health, specializing in cardiovascular epidemiology. He earned his MD and PhD in medical science from Nagoya University in Japan and has extensive experience in interventional cardiology. His research primarily focuses on the relationships between diabetes, kidney disease, and cardiovascular health, utilizing large cohort studies such as the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study and the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Prognosis Consortium. Dr. Matsushita serves as the Director of the Data Coordinating Center for the CKD Prognosis Consortium, where he leads efforts to compile and analyze data to improve clinical guidelines for chronic kidney disease. He is committed to bridging clinical practice with epidemiological research to enhance treatment and prevention strategies for cardiovascular and kidney diseases. Dr. Matsushita has received several accolades for his work, including the Sandra Daugherty Award from the American Heart Association and recognition for his contributions to understanding cardiovascular disease in relation to COVID-19 severity.
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