Cardiometabolic Management Essentials for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)-Download the Syllabus

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This document is a course syllabus for a cardiometabolic management course for advanced practice providers (APPs). The course consists of 6 modules that cover topics such as lipid assessment and management, advanced lipid management, type 2 diabetes diagnosis and management, advanced diabetes management, hypertension management overview, and cardiometabolic disease.<br /><br />The course is designed to educate clinicians on lipid management essentials and is particularly helpful for APPs transitioning from cardiovascular practice or another specialty to cardiology. It is developed and presented by Ginger Biesbrock, a physician assistant and university instructor, along with other key experts.<br /><br />Each module includes a 60-minute didactic video, optional readings, and online learning. The course aims to help new or current APPs with lipid management, lipid diseases, and prevention strategies to enhance clinician decision-making.<br /><br />The course is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and offers a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians.<br /><br />Each module has specific learning objectives, such as understanding current definitions and epidemiology trends for various conditions, developing an understanding of treatment options including pharmacologic and lifestyle considerations, and recognizing the impact of various diseases on end-stage organ disease.<br /><br />Participants in the course will need internet access for audio and visual content and will be provided with links to the required reading materials for each module.<br /><br />Overall, this course provides advanced practice providers with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective cardiometabolic management in clinical practice.

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