Program Overview

Program Overview

The program "Hypertension: How to prevent and manage the silent killer" is offered by Chiang Mai University.

Course Details

Course Description

The course covers the concept of hypertension, including definition, prevalence, blood pressure measurement, risks for hypertension, and prevention and management of hypertension. It also includes examples of activities that enhance individual awareness, prevention, and management of hypertension.

Course Content

• Hypertension: How to prevent and manage the silent killer
  • Course Introduction
  • Discussion board
• Pre-test
• Lesson 1: Introduction
• Lesson 2: Blood pressure
• Lesson 3: Blood pressure measurement
• Lesson 4: Hypertension: the silent killer
• Lesson 5: Prevention and management approaches for hypertension
• Lesson 6: Example of action research aiming at control and manage hypertension in Thailand
• Post-Test
  • Thank You

Program Structure

• The program is self-paced.
• It includes a total of 1 hour and 30 minutes of video content.
• The recommended study time is 1 hour per week.
• A certificate is awarded upon completion, based on predetermined criteria.

Duration

The program starts on 08/11 and ends on 30/11.

Key Features

• The program can be studied anywhere, at any time, and is available for the entirety of one's life.
• It covers basic life science.
• The program is designed to enhance awareness, prevention, and management of hypertension.