High Blood Pressure is a 12-minute online course that educates employees on the causes, risk factors, health consequences, and management strategies for hypertension. It is designed for employers implementing workplace wellness programs and employees seeking to understand blood pressure management, and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Hypertension affects nearly half of American adults - approximately 119 million people - according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and only about one in four of those have their condition under control. The American Heart Association estimates that high blood pressure costs the U.S. economy over $131 billion annually in direct medical expenses and lost productivity. For employers, unmanaged hypertension among the workforce drives higher healthcare costs, increased absenteeism, and elevated risk of serious cardiovascular events on the job. While no federal regulation mandates hypertension awareness training, employers who invest in evidence-based wellness education consistently see measurable returns in reduced healthcare claims and improved employee productivity.
This course educates your employees on what blood pressure numbers mean, the risk factors they can and cannot control, the health consequences of untreated hypertension, and evidence-based strategies for prevention and management. Your team will learn about the relationship between lifestyle factors - diet, exercise, stress, smoking, and alcohol use - and blood pressure levels, as well as the importance of regular monitoring, medication adherence, and communication with healthcare providers. The training is appropriate as a standalone wellness module or as part of a broader employee health and wellness program.
While no federal standard mandates high blood pressure awareness training specifically, employers have strong financial and operational incentives to include hypertension education in workplace wellness programs. The CDC reports that hypertension affects nearly half of U.S. adults and is a primary contributor to heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death nationally. The American Heart Association estimates annual U.S. costs exceeding $131 billion in healthcare spending and lost productivity related to high blood pressure. OSHA's General Duty Clause requires employers to maintain safe workplaces, and in physically demanding occupations - including construction, transportation, and manufacturing - unrecognized hypertension can contribute to on-the-job cardiovascular events. DOT regulations under 49 CFR Part 391 establish blood pressure thresholds for commercial motor vehicle driver medical certification, making hypertension management directly relevant to fleet safety compliance.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.