CE Description
A growing body of research suggests that LGBTQ populations may be at significantly greater risk for cardiovascular disease compared to their cisgender peers, due in part to the chronic stress caused by systemic discrimination. This course was created to help healthcare and other professionals better assist patients by managing cardiovascular health, starting with recognizing risk factors.
Objectives:
- Determine why identifying and connecting with LGBTQ patients is important to their medical care.
- Assess risk factors that are contributing to health disparities in LGBTQ patients.
- Review the available research and determine needed research on the health disparities that affect the LGBTQ population.
- Apply evidence-based care for LGBTQ patients in a healthcare practice.
Who Should Take This Course:
- Allied Health Professionals
- Cardiologists
- Cardiovascular Specialists
- Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
- Primary Care Physicians
- Healthcare Administrators
- Public Health Professionals
- LGBTQ+ Advocacy Groups
Continuing Education Information
Cardiovascular Health Management for LGBTQ Adults
Original Release Date: Description 02/27/2024
Last Review Date: November 2023
Termination Date: 02/26/2027
Description
In this course, you’ll learn about risk factors for cardiovascular disease (or CVD) in your LGBTQ patients and your role in assessing those risk factors. Learning Objectives
At the conclusion, participants should be able to
1. Determine why identifying and connecting with your LGBTQ patients is important to their medical care.
2. Assess risk factors that are contributing to health disparities in your LGBTQ patients.
3. Review the available research and determine needed research on the health disparities that affect the LGBTQ population.
4. Apply evidence-based care for LGBTQ patients in your practice.
Accreditation Terms
Joint Accreditation: 02/27/2024 - 02/26/2027
CAPCE: N/A
AARC: N/A
Accreditation Statements
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by The American Heart Association. The American Heart Association is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
AMA Credit Designation Statement – Physicians
The American Heart Association designates this activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA Credit Acceptance Statement – Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 0.50 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
AANP Credit Acceptance Statement – Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
ANCC Credit Designation Statement – Nurses
The maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 0.50 contact hours.
ACPE Credit Designation Statement – Pharmacists
ACPE Credit: 0.50 Contact Hours. Universal Program Number: JA0000134-0000-24-011-H04-P
Participation and Successful Completion Successful completion of this CE activity includes the following:
1. Complete all portions of the online course
2. Complete the assessment with a score of 100%
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Print the Certificate/Statement of Credit
Disclosure Statement
All persons in a position to control educational content of a CE activity provided by the American Heart Association must disclose to the audience all financial relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. The presence or absence of all financial relationships will be disclosed to the audience in activity materials. All unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed will also be disclosed to the audience. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
The following authors/faculty have declared NO financial interest(s) and/or affiliations:
B. Caceres: None.
E. MacLaughlin: None.
S. Perrin: None.
M. Mukherjee: None.
This list represents the relationships that may be perceived as actual or reasonable conflicts of interest as reported on the Disclosure Questionnaire, which all AHA volunteers are required to complete and submit. The focus is on relevant financial relationships with commercial interests in the 24-month period preceding the time that the individual is being asked to assume a role controlling content:
C Streed: Consultant; EverlyWell LLC.
Target Audiences
1. Physicians
2. Physician Assistants
3. Nurse Practitioners
4. Nurses
5. Pharmacists
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Audience
This course is designed for healthcare and other professionals, including:
• Allied Health Professionals
• Cardiologists
• Cardiovascular Specialists
• Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
• Primary Care Physicians
• Healthcare Administrators
• Public Health Professionals
• LGBTQ+ Advocacy Groups