Oklahoma Spring Chapter Program

Join us for a complimentary educational event this spring, where you can network with colleagues, earn 2.5 CE contact hours  and learn more about PCNA. Hosted by the Oklahoma Chapter.

PCNA members and non-members are welcome to register and attend. Please share this with colleagues and friends.

Agenda

5:30 pm      Welcome and Introduction
5:45 pm      National Guidelines for the Primary Prevention of CVD: Integrating HTN, Cholesterol, Diabetes, and Lifestyle Guidelines into Practice (1.5 CE)
7: 15 pm      Recommending exercise in those with obesity and CV risk factors (1 CE)
8:15 pm      Closing

Presentation Topics

National Guidelines for the Primary Prevention of CVD: Integrating HTN, Cholesterol, Diabetes, and Lifestyle Guidelines into Practice (1.5 CE)

Learning Objectives

• Cite and locate national guidelines related to CVD Risk Reduction
• Using a case study approach, apply current CVD prevention and risk reduction guidelines to patient care planning.
• Explain how CV risk assessment tools and patient-centered approaches can help to individualize risk factor management.
• Describe how to identify and manage CV risk factors according to current guideline recommendations.

Recommending Exercise in those with Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors (1 CE)

Learning Objectives

• Review CV risk factors, their relationship, association and prevalence in persons with obesity.
• Discuss ASCVD risk calculators and demonstrate how to calculate 10-year and lifetime ASCVD risk.
• List the steps in performing a comprehensive cardiovascular physical assessment to screen for safety in starting an exercise program.
• Describe best practices in exercise counseling and prescription in persons with obesity.