Activity ID
13839Expires
December 10, 2027Format Type
EnduringCME Credit
0.25Fee
$30CME Provider: American Medical Association
Description of CME Course
Accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement is a crucial aspect of patient care, as it informs diagnosis, treatment, and management of hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions. However, the skill itself can be prone to errors, which can lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. To reduce errors in BP measurement, guidelines recommend health care professionals undergo retraining every six to 12 months. This module is designed to refresh and retain the knowledge and skills required to ensure consistent and accurate BP measurement in in-office settings.
Disclaimers
1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.
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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 measurement
2. Identify the different equipment used to measure BP, including their advantages and disadvantages
3. State the best practices for how to properly prepare and position a patient for BP measurement
4. Recall the steps for BP measurements on manual, semi-automated, and automated devices
5. Recall best practices for recording BP measurement
Keywords
Hypertension, Health Care Quality
Competencies
Medical Knowledge
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
DOI
10.1001/ama.2024.0000671
