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Because many individuals with diabetes also have hypertension, it is essential to understand how to manage hypertension in the diabetic individual. By gaining this understanding, you can prevent the adverse effects of both diseases. This course discusses hypertension and diabetes. It also discusses placing a focus on treatment to avoid unwanted outcomes for those individuals with diabetes.
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is accredited to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290) Nurses will receive 1.0000 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MDHTN
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Hypertension and Cardiovascular Complications
Hypertension
Prevalence of Hypertension
Pathophysiology, Etiology, and Complications of Hypertension
Cardiovascular Complications
Cerebral Vascular Accident
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
Screening, Assessment, and Diagnosis
Review
Summary
Section 3: Diabetes
Diabetes Overview
Prevalence of Diabetes
Diagnosing Diabetes
Comorbidities
Complication of Diabetes
Treatment of Diabetes
Section 4: Hypertension in Diabetes
Pathophysiology
Lifestyle and Insulin Resistance
Increased Intravascular Volume
Premature Vascular Aging
Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation
Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
Managing Hypertension and Diabetes
Treatment Goals for Hypertension
Treatment Goals for Diabetes
Relias strives to measurably improve the lives of the most vulnerable members of society and those who care for them by providing online analytics, assessments and learning across healthcare. The product of a merger between Silverchair Learning, Essential Learning, and Care2Learn, Relias delivers a breadth and depth of content unrivaled by its competitors. We provide flexible e-Learning solutions to meet your needs: Relias Academy for individuals, Relias Learning Management System for organizations, Enterprise solutions for large organizations and partnerships. Relias Learning is based in Cary, North Carolina. For more information, visit www.reliaslearning.com.