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Applying the 2006 CHEP Guidelines for the management of hypertension by pharmacists

Introduction

Welcome to "Applying the 2006 CHEP Guidelines for the management of hypertension by pharmacists" online continuing education (CE) lesson developed by the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA).

Hypertension affects 20% of the population, and despite access to a variety of effective medications, remains a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. As one of the most accessible health care professionals, pharmacists are in a unique position to provide valuable health information and services to influence optimal patient health outcomes in patients with hypertension.

The CPJ Supplement on Hypertension, which includes the "2006 CHEP Guidelines for the management of hypertension by pharmacists" was originally published as a supplement to the May/June 2006 issue of the Canadian Pharmacists Journal. The pharmacist practice guidelines were adapted directly from the Canadian Hypertension Education Program (CHEP) 2006 recommendations.

Developed by leading pharmacists and physicians, the CPJ (Canadian Pharmacists Journal) supplement on Hypertension provides pharmacists with the necessary practice guidelines, tools and supporting information to apply best practices in the management of hypertension.

CPhA challenges you to not miss out on this very special opportunity to take part in a unique learning experience. Take the "Applying the 2006 CHEP Guidelines for the management of hypertension by pharmacists" online CE lesson developed by CPhA - by pharmacists for pharmacists.

Information about the lesson

This accredited CE online lesson:

is available to CPhA members and non-members.
consists of two case studies, references, and a post-test.
Reading the CPJ Supplement on Hypertension prior to attempting the lesson is required for the successful completion of the post-test

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program the pharmacist should be able to:

Identify appropriate target blood pressures for patients.
Assist a person with high blood pressure to select a home blood pressure monitor and to use it correctly.
Make recommendations of non-drug approaches that will assist with blood pressure control.
Make recommendations to improve the quality of drug therapy for patients with high blood pressure.

Applying the 2006 CHEP Guidelines for the management of hypertension by pharmacists Test

Instructions

Familiarize yourself with the CPJ Supplement on Hypertension. We recommend that you print off copies to refer to as you complete the post-test. Links to the appropriate documents are provided below.
Take the test. Click "Take test" to begin the post-test.
Submit your answers.
Receive your score and certificate directly by email.

CPJ Supplement on Hypertension - Required Reading for Lesson

Research and Clinical

Clinical Review
Pharmacotherapy of hypertension
Norm Campbell, William Semchuk, Richard Lewanczuk

Abstract
Pharmacist practices in hypertension management
Donna McLean, Tammy Bungard, Carolyn Hui, Ross Tsuyuki

Practice Guidelines
2006 CHEP Guidelines for the management of hypertension by pharmacists
Ross Tsuyuki, William Semchuk, Luc Poirier, Rosemary Killen, Finlay McAlister, Norm Campbell, Denis Drouin, Richard Lewanczuk

Innovative Practice
Donna Galvin and IMPACCT program
Rosemary M. Killeen

Opinion

Editorial
If hypertension is a puzzle, are pharmacists the missing piece?
Rosemary M. Killeen

Commentary
The holy grail of hypertension
David F. Blackburn, Merne P. Wilson, Thomas W. Wilson

Patient Perspectives
Shelagh Rogers, Chris Lungstrass, Danielle Bown

Guest Editorials
Multidisciplinary management of hypertension
Richard Lewanczuk

Learning to be indispensable
Luc Poirier

Stepping up to the plate in promoting adherence
William Semchuk

CHEP public education resource:
http://www.hypertension.ca/chep/public/publicEducationva.asp

5 step approach to managing hypertension
A practice tool

The Canadian Pharmacists Association is approved by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This course has been approved for 1.75 CEUs under program number 02CPhA2003-0702. Accreditation of this program is valid until April 30, 2010.

According to CCCEP guidelines, participants have two attempts to achieve a score of 70% on the post-test questions. Successful participants will receive a certificate via e-mail documenting their completion of the course. While not required, participants are encouraged to use the online feedback form to provide comments and suggestions about the course.

The online learning centre platform and technical advice has been provided by MediResource Inc.

Acknowledgements

The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the following authors and expert reviewers in creating this program for Canadian pharmacists:

Author

William Semchuk, M.Sc., Pharm.D., FCSHP

Bill Semchuk is currently the Manager of Clinical Pharmacy Services within the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region. He is the Manager of the Regina Lipid Clinic and is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition and the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.

Dr. Semchuk received his baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy from the University of Saskatchewan, completed a Hospital Pharmacy Residency at University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and completed a M.Sc., in Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Saskatchewan and a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. He is a member of the Canadian Hypertension Education Program (CHEP)'s Implementation Task Force Pharmacists Sub-group.

Expert Reviewers

Dr. Roland Halil, Bsc.(Hon), BSc. Pharmacy, PharmD

Roland Halil has worked in stroke rehabililtation where he frequently optimized therapy for blood pressure. He is currently a Clinical Pharmacist with the Primrose & Bruyère Family Health Team in Ottawa where he continues to apply his knowledge and skills on hypertension to an ambulatory population.

Blair Jarvis, M.Sc. B.S.P.

Blair Jarvis is a pharmacist, medical writer and editor with a particular interest in cardiovascular disease, including hypertension. He has co-authored numerous reviews of cardiovascular drugs and serves as clinical editor for all cardiovascular content in e-Therapeutics and the forthcoming Fifth edition of Therapeutic Choices. Blair serves as CPhA's representative on the board of Blood Pressure Canada.

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