Hypertension in Practice: Short Course
(Locally delivered)
Untreated hypertension is seen as the cornerstone of health and affects approximately 40% of the adult population. If undiagnosed or not treated effectively it causes disability and death from stroke, heart attack and peripheral vascular disease and will eventually lead to renal failure and retinopathy.
Aim of short course
This course gives information and practical skills on how to record blood pressure accurately and the essentials of management patients. This one day course is ideal for those new to primary healthcare nursing, acts as an introduction to our diploma level course and is suitable for all staff employed in the community and practice setting.
Short course programme
- Setting the scene
- Pathophysiology
- Practicalities of measuring BP
- Screening and risk factors
- Investigations
- Non-pharmacological management
- Pharmacological management
- Case studies
- Summary and evaluation.
Duration and format
One training day with informal lectures and interactive practical sessions.
Cost
£115
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Contact details
Locally Delivered Courses
To commission a short course in your local area for 12 or more people contact Nina Rawstrone:
Tel: +44 (0)1926 836836
or Email Bookings - Locally Delivered
