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Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program 

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4 hours

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Difficulty level

Beginner

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Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program
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  • English Subtitles: English
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Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program
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  • This course provides the fundamental knowledge necessary for program managers and implementors in a hypertension control program, especially in resource-limited settings. The course is interactive and includes useful tips relevant to different settings. The course should be also relevant to physicians, nurses, pharmacists, community health workers, and others who are interested in learning about hypertension diagnosis and management.

Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program
 at 
Coursera 
Curriculum

Fundamentals of Hypertension

How to navigate this course

Resources for Course Introduction

Resources for "Module Overview"

Resources for "Basic Concepts of Hypertension"

Resource for "Global Burden of Hypertension"

Resources for "Treatment of Hypertension"

Resources for "Reduction of Hypertension-Related Complications"

Resources for "Major Challenges of Hypertension Management"

Resources for "Hypertension Control Programs"

Module 1 References

Module 1 Fundamentals of Hypertension

Basics of Hypertension Diagnosis and Management

Resources for "Module Overview"

Resources for "Measuring Blood Pressure"

Resources for "Devices to Measure Blood Pressure"

Resources for "Hypertension Diagnosis"

Resources for "Treatment Options for Hypertension"

Resources for "Case Study"

Resource for "Module Takeaways"

Module 2 Basics of Hypertension Diagnosis and Management

Clinic-Based Hypertension Management

Resource for "Facilities and Staffing"

Resource for "Evaluating Existing Blood Pressure Measurement Devices and Selecting for Purchase"

Resource for "Optimizing Clinics to Promote Effective Hypertension Treatment"

Resources for "Blood Pressure Documentation and Information Systems"

Resources for "Staff Training"

Resources for "Module Takeaways"

Module 3 - Clinic-Based Hypertension Management

Community-Based Hypertension Management

Resources for "Module Overview"

Resources for "Community-Based Healthcare"

Resources for " 'Task-Shifting' and 'Task-Sharing': Definitions and Rationale"

Resources for "Key Factors Affecting Implementation of Task-Sharing in Hypertension Management

Module 4 Resources

Module 4 Community-Based Hypertension Management

Medication Supply to Improve Blood Pressure Control

Resources for "Systems of Medication Supply and Management"

Resources for "Major Challenges in Medication Supply and Potential Solutions"

Resource for "Success Stories"

Resources for "Module Takeaways"

Module 5 Medication Supply to Improve Blood Pressure Control

Improving Operational Effectiveness in Hypertension Programs

Resources for "Program Planning for Effective Hypertension Management"

Resources for "Program Monitoring and Evaluation"

Resources for "Effective Communications and Teamwork"

Resources for "Module Takeaways"

Module 6 Improving Operational Effectiveness in Hypertension Programs

Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program
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Admission Process

    Important Dates

    May 25, 2024
    Course Commencement Date

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