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2010 Fall Lecture Series

The Role of Biomarkers in the Assessment of CVD Risk: 2010 Update

Behavior Change Theories and Strategies to Promote Medication Adherence and Exercise

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring in the Management of Hypertension


3 CE Credits (1.3 hours of pharmacology)
MEETING OVERVIEW:
Join us for a half-day program to examine biomarkers in the assessment of CVD risk, behavior change theories as related to exercise and the challenges of medication adherence and the importance of home blood pressure monitoring in managing hypertension. In addition, Abbott will sponsor a product theater entitled: "Lipid Management: A Sharper Focus on HDL-C."

All professional disciplines, PCNA members and non-members are welcome to attend for FREE!

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS*:
7:30-8:00 amRegistration and Breakfast
8:00-9:00 amLipid Management: A Sharper Focus on HDL-C (Product Theater sponsored by Abbott)
9:00-9:15 amOpening Remarks
9:15-10:15 amThe Role of Biomarkers in the Assessment of CVD Risk: 2010 Update
10:15-10:30 amBreak
10:30-11:30 amBehavior Change Theories and Strategies to Promote Medication Adherence and Exercise
11:30 am -12:30 pm Home Blood Pressure Monitoring in the Management of Hypertension
MEETING DATES:
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Free live web broadcast - Saturday, November 6, 2010
If you are unable to travel to the PCNA Fall Lecture Series, this program will be broadcast online, live from Chicago, on Saturday, November 6 from 9 am - 12:30 pm. Register early at http://eo2.commpartners.com/users/pcna/nov2010.php as only 500 spaces are available.

COURSE EDITORS:
Lola A. Coke, PhD, APRN-BC, CNS, FAHA, FPCNA
Assistant Professor
Rush University College of Nursing
Chicago, IL

Suzanne Hughes, RN, MSN, FAHA, FPCNA
Director of Health Education and Nursing Research
Robinson Memorial Hospital
Ravenna, OH

Carol Mason, ARNP, CLS, FAHA, FNLA, FPCNA
Nurse Practitioner Cardiology Division
LifeLink Healthcare Institute
Tampa, FL

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

The Role of Biomarkers in the Assessment of CVD Risk: 2010 Update
  1. Distinguish between a risk factor and a risk marker (biomarker).
  2. List the 6 Phases in the evaluation of a biomarker.
  3. Identify the current recommendations for the use of C-reactive protein in the assessment of CVD risk.
Behavior Change Theories and Strategies to Promote Medication Adherence and Exercise
  1. Describe various behavior change theories and their application to exercise behavior change and medication adherence in the older cardiovascular patient.
  2. Identify the challenges of patient medication adherence.
  3. Integrate the use of PCNA's clinical forms/tools into practice in order to better serve the older cardiovascular patient in effectively changing exercise behavior and medication adherence strategies.
  4. Using a complex case study presentation, implement assessment and management strategies for older cardiovascular patients with exercise behavior change needs and medication noncompliance.
Home Blood Pressure Monitoring in the Management of Hypertension
  1. Describe how home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) can be used to improve hypertension diagnosis and treatment.
  2. Implement appropriate HBPM techniques based on national guidelines.
  3. Identify methods for improving hypertension control in clinical practice settings.

AUDIENCE:
Nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals interested in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease.

SPONSOR/ACCREDITOR:
This activity is sponsored by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA). PCNA is accredited by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 030602. This program is accredited for 3 contact hours of continuing education. This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies and AANP Commercial Support Standards.

GRANTOR:
This continuing education activity is supported by educational grants from Abbott, CardioDX, Cleveland Heart Lab, diaDexus, Merck & Co., Inc., and Tethys.

COST:
These regional educational activities are offered free of charge.

PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY AND RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT:
Attend the course, complete the online evaluation form; and receive your electronic, printable certificate of completion.