ABC Hypertension Control Program for Providers

Tackling Hypertension Disparities Through Culturally Conscious Care

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular (CV) disease. In addition, Black Americans suffer from the effects of uncontrolled hypertension more than the general population.

For many years and today, underserved patients experience dire consequences of hypertension:

• More than half of Black Americans have high blood pressure.
• Black Americans are more likely to develop high blood pressure at a younger age.
• Black Americans have significantly higher risks of experiencing and dying from stroke, CV disease and end-stage renal disease.

ABC launched the Hypertension Certification Program (HCP) in early 2024

Addressing hypertension disparities is essential to strengthening Black America’s overall cardiovascular health. In partnership with Medtronic, The HCP aims to do just that.

The ABC will sponsor 50 qualified clinicians to receive the certification designated by the American Hypertension Specialist Certification Program (AHSCP).

Our program places special emphasis on:

• Improving care management for underserved populations living with, or who are at risk for, hypertension.
• Improving communication, trust and adherence to medical advice.

Certification examinations will be held in the spring, summer and fall. Eligible applicants are invited to participate in an exam preparation course prior to the examination date.

Eligibility Criteria
Health care workers in the field of cardiology with the below credentials are eligible to apply for the program.

  • Nurse Practitioners/Advanced Practice Nurses
  • Physician Assistants
  • Pharmacists
  • Physicians

The program has a limited number of spaces available.  Spaces are filled based on completed and approved applications.

Thank you for your interest!  | To learn more about the American Hypertension Specialist Certification Program, click here

For more information about ABC’s HCP, contact Denise Brooking at ldbrooking@abcardio.org