West Florida Spring Learning 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 West Florida Chapter.
PCNA members and non-members are welcome to register and attend. Please share this with colleagues and friends.
Agenda
10:30 am Registration
10:45 am Welcome and Introduction
11:00 am Primary Prevention of CVD: Integrating Hypertension, Cholesterol, Diabetes, and Lifestyle Guidelines into Practice
12:30 pm Lunch & Networking
1:00 pm Recommending Exercise in those with Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors
2:00 pm Closing
Presentation Topics
National Guidelines for the Primary Prevention of CVD: Integrating Hypertension, 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 (1.0 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.