The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with the information necessary to develop treatment regimens associated with optimal adherence and provide adequate patient education, counseling, and support to patients with hypertension. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Outline the epidemiology and pathophysiology of hypertension.
2. Describe pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options for the management of hypertension.
3. Evaluate adherence to hypertension management recommendations and considerations for special populations.
4. Discuss the risks and benefits of pharmacologic approaches to hypertension management.
5. Describe strategies to improve patient adherence to hypertension medication by developing treatment regimens associated with optimal adherence and providing adequate patient education, counseling, and support.
6. Analyze necessary modifications in treatment for special populations.

This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.