Activity ID
11079Expires
May 2, 2026Format Type
EnduringCME Credit
1Fee
$30CME Provider: American Medical Association
Description of CME Course
Accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement is a critical step in improving hypertension control for the 116 million US adults with high BP. While measuring BP is a common procedure, student training in BP measurement is often brief with the type of training differing per school. This initial standardized, robust BP measurement training module can support existing efforts within health care schools to ensure students are learning the latest evidence-based techniques from the same curriculum as their peers and future care team members.
Disclaimers
1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.
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Commercial Support?
NoNOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.
Educational Objectives
1. Explain the importance of accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement
2. Identify the different equipment used to measure BP and their key features
3. Demonstrate how to properly prepare, position, and measure BP on a manual, semi-automated, and automated office BP devices
4. Define self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) 5. Explain how to perform SMBP and document the measurements
Keywords
Medical Education, Hypertension
Competencies
Medical Knowledge
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
DOI
10.1001/ama.2019.0752
