Know Your Numbers!

Your blood pressure is a gateway to heart health

Know Your Numbers is a course designed to teach you everything you need to monitor your blood pressure at home. Whether you're managing high blood pressure, concerned about your heart health, or just want to learn how, you'll learn the knowledge and skills to understand and monitor your blood pressure with confidence.
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This online course will help you:

  • Understand the importance of home blood pressure monitoring

  • Learn how to choose a blood pressure monitoring device

  • Gain confidence in taking accurate readings and identifying trends

  • Understand when you should contact your healthcare provider

  • Develop a personalized plan for ongoing blood pressure management

  • Discover the lifestyle changes that can positively impact your blood pressure

Why should you take this free course? Here's why!

  • Take control of your health: You'll learn the knowledge and skills to manage your blood pressure and improve your heart health
  • Improve your health literacy: You'll better understand your heart and how to implement a tool that will improve your health and quality of life
  • Prioritize self-care: You'll learn self-care skills to improve your health
  • Evidence-based: Our curriculum is based on peer-reviewed medical literature and publications to ensure it is evidence-based
  • Learn from a professional: This course was created by a Paramedic and Registered Nurse with over two decades’ experience working in cardiac care and intensive care units

Course curriculum

    1. Course Introduction

    2. Course Objectives

    3. Hypertension vs High Blood Pressure

    1. Lesson 1.1: What is Blood Pressure?

    2. Lesson 1.2: Understanding the Stages of Hypertension

    3. Take a Look!

    4. Lesson 1.3: Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk

    5. Lesson 1.4: Home Blood Pressure Monitoring

    6. Lesson 1.5: Which Arm to Use for Blood Pressure Monitoring?

    7. Module 1 Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

    8. Here's How to Learn More!

    1. Lesson 2.1: Types of Blood Pressure Monitors

    2. Lesson 2.2: How to Properly Set Up Your Device

    1. Lesson 3.1: Preparing for Your Blood Pressure Reading

    2. Lesson 3.2: Step-by-Step Instructions for Taking a Reading

    3. Lesson 3.3: Proper Positioning and Best Practices

    4. How to Take Your Blood Pressure by the AHA

    5. Take a Look!

    6. A Video by the American Heart Association

    1. Lesson 4.1: How Often to Take Your Blood Pressure

    2. Lesson 4.2: How to Build a Routine

    3. Lesson 4.3: Handling Irregular or Unexpected Results

    1. Lesson 5.1: Methods for Documenting Blood Pressure Readings

    2. Activities for Lesson 5.1

    3. Here's Your BP Log

    4. Lesson 5.2: Analyzing Trends in Your Blood Pressure Data

    5. Activities for Lesson 5.2

    6. Lesson 5.3: Sharing Your Data with Healthcare Providers

    7. Activity for Lesson 5.3

About this course

  • Free
  • 42 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

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Who Is This Course For?

This home blood pressure monitoring course is for:

  • People diagnosed with heart disease or high blood pressure

  • Individuals at risk for heart disease or high blood pressure

  • Those who want to manage their heart health and blood pressure

  • Friends and family members of those diagnosed with high blood pressure or heart conditions

  • Anyone wishing to know more about hypertension

  • Healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, and students

Know Your Numbers is a free course!

FAQs

  • What is the Know Your Numbers course?

    This online course is designed to teach you everything you need to know about monitoring your blood pressure from the comfort of your home. You'll discover why blood pressure monitoring is essential for heart health, how to select and use the right equipment, and the proper techniques for obtaining accurate blood pressure readings. You’ll also learn about your results, track trends over time, and use the information to make informed decisions about your health with your healthcare provider. By the end of this course, you will develop a blood pressure monitoring routine to help with your heart health.

  • Will I learn how to track my blood pressure?

    Yes! This course includes training on home blood pressure monitoring, where you’ll learn about the equipment, techniques, and best practices for tracking your blood pressure.

  • Who can benefit from the course?

    This course is intended for individuals that want to improve their understanding off blood pressure and learn how to track it at home. Healthcare professionals wanting to deepen their understanding of high blood pressure and heart health will also find this course beneficial. If you care about your heart health or blood pressure, then this course is for you!

  • How is the course structured?

    The course is divided into modules, each containing several lessons covering topics related to your blood pressure. Examples of the modules you'll find include: ‘Understanding Blood Pressure and Heart Health’, 'Step-By-Step Guide to Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home’, and 'When to Seek Medical Advice.'

  • What tools are used to teach the course?

    This course is taught using videos, PowerPoint presentations, text materials, and practical activities. You can download handouts such as our step-by-step guide and blood pressure log. You’ll also find links to educational material by other reputable resources, such as the American Heart Association.

  • How will my progress be assessed?

    You have the option of completing quizzes at the end of each module. When all the materials are completed, you’ll also have the option to take a final assessment covering the entire curriculum. These assessments are optional and are designed to test the knowledge you’ve gained to ensure you know the material and can use this skill at home. You also have the option to complete assignments that reinforce the material covered in the lessons!