Edition 1 of the Association of Black Cardiologists Self-Assessment Program (ABC-SAP) is a clinical problem-solving, evidence-based CME program of active engagement. It is designed to objectively assess and strengthen your knowledge of ethnic health disparities and provide you with a better understanding of the options available for managing American Indian, African American, Hispanic, and Asian patients with hypertension, diabetes and their complications. You can complete this ABC-SAP at your own pace, whenever and wherever you choose.

ABC-SAP Edition 1 is available free of charge through September 2008. Thereafter it will be available for purchase in these same formats.

 Downloadable PDF.
 Print version.

Educational Objectives

 Recognize the relationships of socioeconomic status, ethnicity,
 and health disparities.

 Utilize appropriate culturally-competent educational interventions for
 prevention, diagnosis, and management of hypertension, diabetes,
 visceral adiposity, stroke, and heart failure.

 Utilize culturally-competent lifestyle interventions and appropriate
 resouces to overcome barriers to compliance.

 Interpret differences in morbidity and mortality among patients of
 various ethnic groups.

Target Audience

Edition 1 of ABC-SAP is of primary interest for all physicians and healthcare professionals who are looking to acquire new knowledge, reinforce positive core knowledge, and learn about overcoming ethnic health disparities. This includes Cardiologists, Nephrologists, Endocrinologists, Primary Care Physicians, General Internists, Family Practitioners, Ph.Ds, Cardiovascular Nurses, Pharmacists, Nutritionists, and Dietitians.

Accreditation

The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The ABC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The estimated time for completion of this activity is 5 hours.

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