Short course training “Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program in Resource-Constrained Settings” Second Cohort

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The short course training aimed to increase the capacity of healthcare provider within WHO SEARO. Trainers have learned several strategies for hypertension management within the resources-constrained setting. In addition, trainers would be able to apply the knowledge from this events to alleviate hypertension burden and increase the effectiveness of hypertension control.  

The MU-JHU NCDs Research Collaborative Center has initiated the short course training program entitled “Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program in Resource-Constrained Settings” for healthcare providers (i.e. nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and community health workers) within WHO SEARO. The course description is to describe the fundamentals of hypertension management clinic- and community-based settings and discuss the current state-of-science and strategy for hypertension management specifically to resource-constrained settings. This course consists of six modules through online and live-talk sessions (i.e. workshop, group discussion, journal club, and case study) including

Module 1: Fundamentals of Hypertension

Module 2: Basics of Hypertension Diagnosis and Management

Module 3: Clinic-Based Hypertension Management

Module 4: Community-Based Hypertension Management

Module 5: Medication Supply to Improve Blood Pressure Control

Module 6: Improving Operational Effectiveness in Hypertension Programs.

The duration of this course is two weeks (30 hours).


Objectives:

1) To update the current state of science in hypertension management

2) To discuss the opportunities and important priorities for hypertension management in resource-constrained settings

3) To exchange knowledge among healthcare providers within WHO SEARO

Location: Online meeting via Zoom

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WHO SEARO

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Saovaros Meekusol (Principle Investigator), Asst. Prof. Phichet Wongrot, Asst. Prof. Dr. Thitipong Tankumpuan, Dr. Rungnapa Ruchob, Dr. Saowaluck Sukkapathanasrikul, Lect. Pawitra Jariyasakulwong, Lect. Pinyapat Kitthanyateerakul, Lect. Suratsawadee Kruahong, Lect. Chitchanok Benjasirisan
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The Johns Hopkins University
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