CE-25PA1017X - Hypertension Updates

This continuing education activity reviews the updated 2025 guidelines for the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of hypertension (HTN) in adults. Learners will examine blood pressure screening methods, diagnostic criteria, cardiovascular risk assessment, and treatment goals based on current clinical recommendations. The activity also explores nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic approaches to HTN management, including lifestyle interventions, medication selection, monitoring, and patient-specific considerations. Leaners will enhance their ability to recommend individualized, evidence-based strategies to optimize blood pressure control and reduce cardiovascular risk.

Course Outline

Speaker and Disclosure

Speaker
Katelyn Johnson, PharmD, BCACP
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy

Disclosure
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
The planning committee members have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Learner Outcomes

Pharmacists who complete the course can expect the following learning outcomes:

• Summarize current guidelines for prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of hypertension (HTN) in adults.
• Describe nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for HTN.
• Recommend appropriate nonpharmacologic strategies and pharmacologic agents for patients with HTN.

Who Should Register?

This course is designed for pharmacists who want to stay current on evidence-based, patient-centered approaches to hypertension management.

Additional Information

Requirements:

Credit requirements must be completed before the expiration date of the activity. Participants must watch the video in its entirety, complete all evaluations and complete a post-test with a score of 80% or higher. In addition, participants must complete all the steps found in the "Complete Credit Requirements" link provided by the LecturePanda registration confirmation email. After following the link, these steps will include: reviewing the course learning materials, confirming information provided on registration, claiming participation in applicable credits and completing all listed evaluations and quizzes. Upon completion, credit will be transmitted electronically to the ACPE. All transmitted credit will be viewable in your CPE Monitor profile within 24 hours. It is the participants’ responsibility to ensure credit is properly populating on their individual NABP eProfile account. Please contact the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy Continuing Pharmacy Education Office at (513) 558-4716 or RxCPD@uc.edu with questions or concerns.

The Office of Continuing Pharmacy Education has a formal grievance process to address any problems related to this activity or its administration. (Effective January 2008) Comments and/or concerns about this activity should be sent to the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, 3255 Eden Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45267-0004, Attention: Dr. Karissa Kim. Questions about Continuing Pharmacy Education credit may be forwarded to this address. The CPE Office can be reached at (513) 558-4716 or via email at RxCPD@UC.edu.