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The document is about a course experience called "Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Prevention" offered by the NCD Academy. The target audience includes community doctors, internists, nurses, and community health workers. The course aims to educate healthcare professionals on preventing chronic conditions from worsening and managing non-critical cases. <br /><br />The course offers over three hours of lessons that cover topics such as healthy habits, risk stratification, lipids management, diabetes, blood pressure measurement and control, different etiologies of stroke, and the use of aspirin for primary prevention. It also includes interviews with experts from different countries.<br /><br />The course is part of the NCD Academy's catalog, which also includes courses on other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, and mental health. Supplemental courses on COVID-19 and NCD advocacy are also available.<br /><br />The objectives of the course are to reinforce recommendations for controlling signs and symptoms of disease, teach new guidelines, explore the interplays between major NCDs, educate on transmissible illnesses for NCD patients, and build soft skills through education on policy and health systems efforts.<br /><br />Upon completion of the course, participants can take a final exam to earn a certificate and a digital badge. The education is CME accredited in several countries.<br /><br />Overall, the course aims to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively prevent and manage cardiovascular disease and stroke, as well as other chronic conditions.

Keywords

Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Prevention

NCD Academy

community doctors

internists

nurses

chronic conditions

risk stratification

lipids management

diabetes

blood pressure measurement