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Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: Guidelines Across the Continuum of Care

Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: Guidelines Across the Continuum of Care

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I like that it really provides some insight for allied diabetic care physician. As DPM I do not all ways think about how certain medications are used for some of my patients to manage other aspects of their health while treating the diabetes. Informative

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Great review of medications that prevent cardiovascular risk in type 2DM

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Very informative. I work cardiology. Very helpful

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Course

Learn evidence-based approaches to cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, including current guidelines for risk assessment, prevention, and management across the continuum of care.

Nationally & state accredited

Nursing
Pharmacy
Physician - ACCME - 3 Hours

Course Features

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What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Differentiate the five life-course stages of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome using the staging criteria of the AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN guideline.

  2. Identify the components and intervals of guideline-recommended metabolic and kidney assessment, including when paired estimated glomerular filtration rate and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio testing is indicated.

  3. Select the appropriate PREVENT equation, time horizon, and decision threshold for a given patient scenario.

  4. Analyze treatment decisions across cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic stages by integrating predicted risk, expected absolute benefit, and patient-specific risk enhancers.

  5. Identify criteria for interdisciplinary referral and team-based care coordination for patients at higher cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic stages.


Course description

This 3-hour interprofessional activity addresses cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome under the 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN guideline. It responds to persistent gaps in integrated staging, albuminuria assessment, risk estimation, and coordinated management across cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic conditions. Learners will differentiate CKM stages; identify stage-appropriate metabolic and kidney assessment, including when urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) testing is indicated; select the appropriate PREVENT (Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Events) equation, time horizon, and decision threshold; analyze risk- and benefit-based treatment decisions; and identify criteria for interdisciplinary coordination. Content covers screening and staging, kidney assessment, PREVENT-based risk estimation, lifestyle and pharmacologic management, post-initiation monitoring, and stage 4 care.


Course details

Release Date08/18/2026
Expiration Date08/18/2029
ACPE UAN0657-0000-26-109-H01-P
CE Broker ID20-1401008
ACCME Activity Number203737095
Activity TypeApplication-based
Activity FormatEnduring

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Instructor

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John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP

John Francis Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP is an Emergency Medicine Specialist in Florida with more than 25 years in emergency medicine and family medicine.


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 dietetics and nutrition professionals.

  • Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition


Frequently asked questions

How many CE credits does this course provide?

This course, "Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: Guidelines Across the Continuum of Care", provides 3 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.

Is this course accredited?

Yes, this course is accredited by Dietetics and Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician - ACCME - 3 Hours. 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, Dietician, Pharmacist, Medical Doctor, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Consultant Pharmacist, Nutritionist. 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

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  • Verified review
    I like that it really provides some insight for allied diabetic care physician. As DPM I do not all ways think about how certain medications are used for some of my patients to manage other aspects of their health while treating the diabetes. Informative
    Michael W.
  • Verified review
    Great review of medications that prevent cardiovascular risk in type 2DM
    Valeria A.
  • Verified review
    Very informative. I work cardiology. Very helpful
    Leah A.
  • Verified review
    Was convenient to do at home.
    Fred L.

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Requirements & disclosures

Financial Disclosures

This educational 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 this activity:

  • John Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP - Faculty

  • Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner, Content Reviewer

  • Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner

  • Luke Porter - Planner

  • Vicki Holder -  Content Developer

All presenters, planners, and others involved in program development have no financial interests or relationships with companies that would influence the content. They also do not have any financial interest in selling technologies, programs, products, or services to CME/CE professionals.

Artificial intelligence tools were used to support activity planning, research, and content development. All AI-assisted content was reviewed and approved by qualified individuals for accuracy, scientific validity, appropriate citation, balance, and freedom from commercial influence prior to release. AchieveCE is solely responsible for the final educational content.

Requirements for Credit

To earn credit, participants must complete the entire activity, score at least 80% on the post-test, and submit the activity evaluation. The post-test has no time limit and may be taken as many times as needed.

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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