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[Innovative instruction for assisting patients with arterial hypertension]
Revue Medicale Suisse
|November 7, 2015
Summary
This free online course, "In the Heart of Hypertension" MOOC, enhances skills for health professionals managing hypertension. It offers accessible, high-quality education focused on learner development and therapeutic support.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Education
- Digital Health
Context:
- Hypertension management requires continuous professional development.
- Online learning (MOOCs) is increasingly adopted in medical training.
- Healthcare professionals need enhanced skills for patient care.
Purpose:
- To introduce the "In the Heart of Hypertension" MOOC.
- To outline the MOOC's focus on improving hypertension care skills.
- To highlight the benefits of MOOCs in medical education.
Summary:
- The "In the Heart of Hypertension" is a free online course designed for students and health providers.
- It utilizes learner-centered strategies like mastery learning, retrieval practice, and peer grading.
- The MOOC aims to strengthen therapeutic support skills for professionals treating hypertension patients.
Impact:
- Increased competency among healthcare professionals in hypertension management.
- Improved patient outcomes through enhanced therapeutic interventions.
- Wider accessibility to high-quality hypertension education for a global audience.
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