Course description

This module provides a practical overview of the role of behavioral health in the prevention and management of hypertension within integrated care settings. Through brief video content and guided learning, participants will understand how lifestyle behaviors, stress, and adherence challenges impact blood pressure control and long-term health outcomes. The module emphasizes how integrated care teams can use brief, evidence-based interventions to support behavior change, improve medication adherence, and reduce cardiovascular risk. Learners will gain skills to deliver efficient, patient-centered care that fits within real-world clinical workflows

What will i learn?

• By the end of this module, you will be able to:
• Understand hypertension as a chronic condition influenced by behavioral, emotional, and lifestyle factors
• Recognize common barriers to blood pressure control, including medication non-adherence, stress, and lifestyle habits
• Identify key behavioral targets (e.g., physical activity, nutrition, stress management, sleep) that impact hypertension
• Apply brief behavioral interventions (motivational interviewing, behavioral activation, stress reduction strategies) in time-limited visits
• Support patients in developing realistic, actionable plans to improve blood pressure control
• Use patient-centered communication to enhance motivation and engagement
• Recognize when to continue brief intervention vs refer to additional services
• Integrate behavioral health strategies into team-based care (huddles, warm handoffs, coordinated care planning)