• Senior Home Care Series:


    Hypertension

About this Tutorial

This tutorial is designed for all learners who are interested in understanding hypertension with a special focus on home care.



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Intended Audience

  • Domestic helpers.
  • Someone living with people has hypertension.
  • Home care providers.

    • Learning Objectives:

  • Understand what is hypertension.
  • Explain the terms systolic and diastolic pressures.
  • Recognize causes of hypertension.
  • Recognize the symptoms of hypertension.
  • List factors that influence blood pressure.
  • Explain how to take blood pressure measurements.

    • Disclaimer

    This tutorial does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this tutorial.

    Module 1 - What is Hypertension?

    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

    - explain what hypertension is.
    - explain the terms systolic, diastolic, & pulse pressures.
    - explain the terms primary & secondary hypertension.


    Video List:

    - What Blood Pressure?
    - What High Blood Pressure?
    - What is Systolic pressure & Diastolic pressure?
    - How Many Types of Hypertension?
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    Module 2 - What are the risk factors of hypertension?

    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

    - describe the differences between non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors.
    - list the three main types of non-modifiable risk factors.
    - list the five main types of modifiable risk factors.


    Video List:

    - What are the risk factors of hypertension?
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    Module 3 -What are the warning signs for hypertension?

    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

    - identify the 3 major risk factors for hypertension.
    - identify the symptoms of hypertension.


    Video List:

    - What are the warning signs for hypertension?
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    Module 4 - Monitoring Hypertension?

    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

    - Demonstrates how to take blood pressure measurements.
    - Explain 6 ways to lower blood pressure.
    - Explain the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet.
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    Video List:

    - How to measure your blood pressure?
    - What Changes Can You Make to Manage High Blood pressure?
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    Module 5 -Summary

    Video List:

    - Summary
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    SENIOR HOME CARE SERIES: HYPERTENSION

    FINAL QUIZ

     

     

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