APSEA Preventive Screening & Education Certificate Course

Body mass index (bmi) measures body mass but misses fat, muscle, and bone. See how bmi misclassifies athletes and older adults, plus waist circumference and fat distribution risk, Asian guidelines.

Learn to measure heart rate and rhythm, identify arrhythmias, and interpret blood pressure ranges—from normal to hypertensive crisis—while noting high sodium intake, caffeine, and stress.

Learn to measure blood pressure accurately by managing factors like body position and posture, caffeine, tobacco, exercise, and full bladder; use both arms and compare manual with machine readings.

Learn to respond to very high blood pressure readings during screenings and assess hypertension and medication adherence. Recognize urgent-symptom signs and know when to see a doctor or call 911.

Explore the types of diabetes—type 1, type 2, and gestational—along with screening thresholds, such as random glucose 70–140, fasting 126+, and A1C 6.5%+ for diabetes.

Learn to measure heart rate with the radial pulse by counting 30 seconds and doubling. Identify bradycardia and tachycardia ranges and note alternatives like carotid pulse or a pulse oximeter.

Learn how to conduct preventive screening conversations, measure blood pressure and blood sugar, interpret results, and discuss lifestyle factors with patients while prioritizing privacy, consent, and respectful bedside manner.