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A Look at Hypertension
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Learn to identify and treat hypertension, understand primary and secondary hypertension, risk factors, and its effects in this course for healthcare professionals.

A Look at Hypertension
Learn to identify and treat hypertension, understand primary and secondary hypertension, risk factors, and its effects in this course for healthcare professionals.
Nationally & state accredited
Course Features
What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Describe what primary hypertension is
Explain the difference between primary and secondary hypertension
Identify four risk factors for developing hypertension
Describe how hypertension may damage other organs
Explain lifestyle changes that may be used to treat primary hypertension
Course description
This course provides healthcare professionals with a clearer understanding of how to identify hypertension, what primary and secondary hypertension is, the risk factors, the effects and how to treat hypertension.
Course content
Introduction
Hypertension in the US
What Is Hypertension?
Prehypertension
Stage 1 and stage 2 hypertension
Symptoms of Hypertension
Acute
Chronic
Damage Caused To the Body By Hypertension
Arterial damage
Heart Damage
Damage to the Brain
Eye Damage
Kidney Damage
Causes of Primary Hypertension
Genetics
Poor Diet
Sedentary Lifestyle and Obesity
Smoking and Alcohol Use
Age
Treatments for Hypertension
Lifestyle Changes
Medication
Conclusion
References
Course details
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Instructor

Patricia Dunn DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse and 20 years as a Registered Nurse. She has served as an APRN for Florida Pain Institute, Heart Rhythm Associates of Brevard, House Calls of Central Florida. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Walden University, Minneapolis.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Accreditations
AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for occupational therapy professionals.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "A Look at Hypertension", provides 3 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Nutrition, Respiratory Therapy, Midwifery, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Dietitian - Nutritionist, Pharmacist, Licensed Midwife, Nursing Assistive Personnel, Dentist, Registered Nurse, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
Most helpful reviews
I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Requirements & disclosures
Financial Disclosures
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:
Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner, Content Expert and Faculty
Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner
Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner
Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer
Luke Porter – Content Reviewer
Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher
Passing Grade
Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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