Free to Health Care Professionals

A self-study toolkit for health care professionals to update their blood pressure measurement skills and their knowledge regarding current guidelines for the detection and evaluation of hypertension is available at no charge by calling 1-800-SENTARA.

The kit includes a video that covers sources of errors in BP measurement and how to improve the accuracy of blood pressure readings using American Heart Association recommendations; maintenance and calibration of BP equipment and the new JNC 7 Guidelines, as well as related references, hand-outs, and training materials. The video is available in both VHS and DVD formats.

We know that many blood pressure readings are not accurate and even the most experienced screeners should be asking themselves, "Am I doing this correctly?" This kit provides instruction on proper techniques that can impact dramatically on accurate measurement. CEUs are available from the Virginia Department of Health by following instructions in the kit.

To order your copy, call 1-800-SENTARA and ask for “Blood Pressure Measurement in the 21st Century”.

Quick Links:

 Virginia Department of Health