Continuing Education Opportunities

Physicians

• Cultural Competence Online for Medical Practice (CCOMP). A Clinician's Guide to Reduce Cardiovascular Disparities
  Learn effective cross-cultural approaches to care for African-American patients with cardiovascular disease, especially hypertension.
  Uses videos with real patient scenarios and case-based modules to increase your awareness.

Health Educators

The NHLBI Division for the Application of Research Discoveries—a multiple event provider—has reviewed and approved the self-study programs listed below for continuing education credits in health education. CHES may receive Category 1 contact hours for each item by reading the reference document (or viewing a Webcast) and completing a test on the content. Mail the completed answer sheet to:

Glen Bennett, MPH, CHES

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

31 Center Drive, MSC 2480

Building 31, Room 4A10

Bethesda, MD 20824-2480

• Women's Heart Health: Developing A National Health Education Action Plan (Webcast archive)
• Addressing Cardiovascular Health in Asian American and Pacific Islanders:  Background Report
• NHLBI Stroke Belt Initiative
• Working With Religious Congregations: A Guide for Health Professionals
• Latino Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Outreach Initiative