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Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 4 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Johns Hopkins University
  • Offered by

عن

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.

الوحدات

Course Overview

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Plugin
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2 Readings

  • How to navigate this course
  • Resources for Course Introduction

Fundamentals of Hypertension

    • 8 Readings
    • 8 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Fundamentals of Hypertension

8 Readings

  • 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

Basics of Hypertension Diagnosis and Management

    • 7 Readings
    • 7 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Basics of Hypertension Diagnosis and Management

7 Readings

  • 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"

Clinic-Based Hypertension Management

    • 6 Readings
    • 7 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 - Clinic-Based Hypertension Management

6 Readings

  • 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"

Community-Based Hypertension Management

    • 5 Readings
    • 6 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4 Community-Based Hypertension Management

5 Readings

  • 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

Medication Supply to Improve Blood Pressure Control

    • 4 Readings
    • 5 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 5 Medication Supply to Improve Blood Pressure Control

4 Readings

  • 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"

Improving Operational Effectiveness in Hypertension Programs

    • 4 Readings
    • 5 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 6 Improving Operational Effectiveness in Hypertension Programs

4 Readings

  • Resources for "Program Planning for Effective Hypertension Management"
  • Resources for "Program Monitoring and Evaluation"
  • Resources for "Effective Communications and Teamwork"
  • Resources for "Module Takeaways"

Auto Summary

Gain essential knowledge for managing hypertension programs, particularly in resource-limited settings, with Coursera's interactive course. Ideal for program managers, healthcare professionals, and community health workers, this foundational 240-minute course offers practical tips on hypertension diagnosis and management. Available through Starter and Professional subscriptions.

Kunihiro Matsushita, MD, PhD
Instructor

Kunihiro Matsushita, MD, PhD