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Course applies toward state CE requirements and hours needed for your FL RN license renewal. View Terms
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Outstanding course that comprehensively covers heart disease prevention and management. The structure-function approach is innovative and clinically relevant. Content is well-organized, current, and practical for healthcare professionals. Highly recommended for anyone in cardiology or preventive medicine.
Very easy to understand and covered many basis on Cardiovascular Disease, esp the new advances. Very enjoyable read!
I loved this! Right to the point, very interesting, no trick questions and easy to follow!
I found the course to be thoughtfully prepared, clearly presented, and complete
Learn the latest evidence-based strategies for preventing, detecting, and managing heart disease. This course equips providers with tools to reduce risks, improve outcomes, and deliver quality care.
Learn the latest evidence-based strategies for preventing, detecting, and managing heart disease. This course equips providers with tools to reduce risks, improve outcomes, and deliver quality care.
At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:Â
Analyze current evidence-based guidance for preventing, diagnosing, and managing heart disease, including lifestyle interventions, pharmacologic therapy, and advanced/interventional approaches.
Evaluate cardiovascular risk factors to create personalized prevention plans by integrating biopsychosocial factors and health equity into shared decision-making.
Identify factors affecting breathing and rehab participation with brief structural screening, integrating these whole-person findings into standard cardiac care.
Develop evidence-based recovery plans that utilize graded activity, interdisciplinary referrals, and digital health tools to monitor patient outcomes and adjust follow-up care.
Heart disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, and clinicians must apply current evidence-based recommendations for prevention, early detection, and management. This course reviews contemporary cardiovascular risk factors, guideline-informed prevention strategies, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options, including lifestyle and pharmacologic interventions. Learners will leave better prepared to translate updated cardiovascular evidence into practical, patient-centered care plans that support adherence and improve outcomes.
Clinical guidance and cardiovascular technologies evolve quickly, and many providers need targeted updates to confidently interpret changes and apply them at the point of care. This course addresses that gap by synthesizing current research and practice recommendations, with attention to whole-person factors, function, and common real-world barriers that affect cardiovascular risk and recovery.
Introduction: The Burden of Heart Disease
Understanding Risk Factors and Prevention
Whole-Person, Structure–Function Considerations in Cardiovascular Risk and Recovery
Advances in Diagnosis and Early Detection
Contemporary Treatment Strategies
Patient-Centered Care and Health Equity
Clinical Implementation Toolkit: Putting Prevention and Management into Practice
Future Directions in Cardiovascular Medicine
Conclusion: Bridging Knowledge to Practice
John Francis Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP is an Emergency Medicine Specialist in Florida with more than 25 years in emergency medicine and family medicine.
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for occupational therapy professionals.
This course, "Heart Matters: A Guide to Preventing and Managing Heart Disease", provides 1 contact hour of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Yes, this course is accredited by Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Laboratory, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Dentistry, Nursing, Mental Health, Physician, Pharmacy, Physician - ACCME - 1 Hour. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
This course is especially relevant for: Registered Social Worker Assistant, Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Dentist, Pharmacy Technician, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd, Audiology Assistant, Medical Doctor, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Addiction Counselor Supervisor, Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Addiction Counselor II, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Audiologist Intern, Advanced Dental Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, General Dentist, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Aides, Nursing Assistive Personnel, Physical Therapy Assistant, Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Social Worker Intern, Dental Assistant Radiographer, Clinical Laboratory Director, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Certified Nurse Specialist, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Addiction Counselor, Occupational Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Audiology Intern, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Master's Social Work, Licensed Professional Counselor, Physical Therapist, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Denturist, Certified Addiction Counselor I, Nurse Practitioner, Consultant Pharmacist, Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse, Clinical Laboratory Technician, Dental Hygienist, Speech-Language Pathologist - SA, Audiologist Special Volunteer, Psychiatric Nurse, Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Dental Assistant, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Speech-Language Pathology Intern, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer, Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, Public Health Nurse, Forensic Nurse-CSA, Dental Lab, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified Master Social Worker, Health Access Dentist, Dental Therapist, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Community Dental Health Coordinator, Registered Dental Assistant, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Audiologist, Dental Technician, Advanced Practice Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistant. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
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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.
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.
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.
From licensed professionals who completed this course.
Outstanding course that comprehensively covers heart disease prevention and management. The structure-function approach is innovative and clinically relevant. Content is well-organized, current, and practical for healthcare professionals. Highly recommended for anyone in cardiology or preventive medicine.
This course is guaranteed to meet or exceed your expectations for convenience and quality. View Terms
Includes all state CE requirements and hours needed for your license renewal. View Terms
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 • Marie Fluent DDS, CDIPC - Dentist 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.
To earn credit, participants must complete the entire activity, score at least 70% 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.
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