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New Hypertension Guidelines Have Arrived | The Changes We Need to Know About

Program Details:
October 21, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Modalities:
  • In-person
  • Webinar
Registration Fee(s):
Free to $40.00
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
2.00
Didactic Hours (AHEC Scholars):
2.00
Experiential Hours (AHEC Scholars):
0.00
Registration Deadline:
10/21/25 4:00 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
10/19/25 6:00 PM
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Presenter(s)
Description
Hypertension or high blood pressure is the most prevalent modifiable risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease. Hypertension affects approximately half of all U.S. adults increasing their risk of heart attack, stroke, and the development of heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and dementia. Despite its widespread prevalence, hypertension is typically asymptomatic and under-treated. Only about one in four adults diagnosed with hypertension have their elevated blood pressure under control. This interprofessional continuing education program will update participants on the new American College of Cardiology / American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) 2025 guidelines for treating high blood pressure and analyze recent hypertension clinical studies that recommend changes in current practice.

Keywords: hypertension, htn, pharmacy, np, kelly jones

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the historical treatment of hypertension, from the introduction of early blood pressure lowering agents to present day antihypertensive therapy.
  • Recognize the benefits and risks of treating hypertension.
  • Review the most recent clinical trial information available to evaluate antihypertensive treatment regimens and blood pressure goals in patients.
  • Outline major treatment recommendations from published guidelines for the management of hypertension.
  • Discuss proper initiation, titration, and monitoring of antihypertensive pharmacotherapy in hypertensive patients.
  • Review the proper technique in taking a patient’s blood pressure.
Disclosures
Dr. Howell, Dr. Jones, Dr. Morris, Ms. Parnell, and Ms. Morris declare no conflicts of interest or financial interests or endorsement of any product or service mentioned in this program, including employment, gifts, stock holdings and/or honoraria. Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities. Please see individual activities for any conflicts of interest. Provisions of these educational activities by Pee Dee AHEC does not imply endorsement by Pee Dee AHEC, SCNA or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with activities.
Credits Available
  • Registered Nurses
    SC Nurses Association
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 10/21/2025)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 10/21/2025)
    Credit Statement

    Pee Dee AHEC (Area Health Education Center) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 2 contact hours.

  • Physicians
    Southeastern CME Consultants
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 10/21/2025)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 10/21/2025)
    Credit Statement
    “In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Pee Dee AHEC and Southeastern CME Consultants, LLC. Southeastern Continuing Medical Education Consultants, LLC, 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. Southeastern CME, LLC designated this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AAPA Category 1 Credits(s).
  • Physician Assistants
    Southeastern CME Consultants
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 10/21/2025)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 10/21/2025)
    Credit Statement
    “In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Pee Dee AHEC and Southeastern CME Consultants, LLC. Southeastern Continuing Medical Education Consultants, LLC, 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. Southeastern CME, LLC designated this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AAPA Category 1 Credits(s).
  • Pharmacists
    Southeastern CME Consultants
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 10/21/2025)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 10/21/2025)
    Credit Statement
    “In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Pee Dee AHEC and Southeastern CME Consultants, LLC. Southeastern Continuing Medical Education Consultants, LLC, 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. Southeastern CME, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 Pharmacy Contact Hours.
  • APRNs
    SC Nurses Association
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 10/21/2025)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 10/21/2025)
    Credit Statement

    Pee Dee AHEC (Area Health Education Center) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 1.5 PH (Pharmacology Hours) and 0.5 CH (Contact hours).

  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 10/21/2025)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 10/21/2025)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.2 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
  • AHEC Scholars
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    • Pricing:
      • Regular: Free (Until 10/21/2025)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 2 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
Locations/Participation Options
  • McLeod Pavilion First Floor Conference Room
    Location:
    Florence , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
  • Webinar
    Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Beejay Parnell
    Phone:
    843-777-5347
    Email:
    beejay.parnell@mcleodhealth.org
  • Name:
    Kimberly Morris
    Phone:
    843-777-5352
    Email:
    kimberlymorris@mcleodhealth.org
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