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The Essentials of Hypertension for HCAs

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The Essentials of Hypertension for HCAs

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 Half day course

Event Dates

Tue, 18 Mar 2025

Registration: 9:00 am - 9:30 am

Event: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Live Online

Suitable For

  • GPA (GP Assistant)
  • Healthcare Assistants
  • Phlebotomist
  • Trainee Nursing Associate

About

This event is for HCAs and other unregistered staff and will be delivered online.

It is an interactive case-study-based session, where you can test out your knowledge and understanding of all things blood pressure related in a safe, supportive environment.

The session will cover:

  • Why blood pressure matters - brief background information
  • Hypertension - what is it and why does it happen? (includes risk factors and pathophysiology)
  • Making the diagnosis
  • The place for CVD risk assessment in people with hypertension
  • Lifestyle interventions that work
  • Medication - the basics
  • Monitoring - BP, bloods and beyond

 

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About the Trainer

Bev Bostock

Bev Bostock

Event Contact

Essex EQUIP EQUIP Aileen Stirling 01376 318730 [email protected]

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