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Cardiovascular disease: risk assessment and management course

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Cardiovascular disease: risk assessment and management course

Course overview

This course summarises the Australian Guideline for assessing and managing cardiovascular disease risk's key recommendations, explores the concepts of risk factors and reclassification factors, and builds confidence in using the Aus CVD Risk calculator.

You will also find information about the Heart Foundation's programs and resources to support assessment and management and inspire practice changes to improve systematic assessment and management of your patients.

APNA logo This course was developed by the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), based on the Australian Guideline for assessing and managing cardiovascular disease risk.

Details

  • Time commitment: Approx. 2 CPD hours
  • Format: Online via APNA website

  • Cost:

    • APNA members: Free
    • Non-members: $77.00
  • Certificate: Available with course completion

This course has been designed to:

  • Summarise the key recommendations made in the current guideline.
  • Explore the concept of risk factors, reclassification factors, risk categories and effective communication of risk.
  • Build your confidence in using the online Australian Cardiovascular Disease Risk Calculator.
  • Introduce Heart Foundation programs and resources to support assessment and management.
  • Inspire practice changes to improve systematic assessment and management of your patients.

Suitable for all nurses working in primary health care including general practice

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Last updated02 October 2024