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Chronic Disease

Hypertension & Cardiovascular Health

Support blood pressure control, heart health education and self-measured blood pressure monitoring in the community.

What CHWs actually do here

CHWs teach accurate self-measured blood pressure technique, support medication adherence conversations with the care team, deliver heart-health education, and connect people to affordable monitoring equipment and follow-up care.

Where this work happens

  • Community clinics and FQHCs
  • Health plans
  • Pharmacies and community screening events
  • Public health departments
  • Faith and community-based organizations

Job titles to look for

  • Community Health Worker — Cardiovascular Health
  • Blood Pressure Program CHW
  • Health Educator
  • Community Outreach Worker
  • Care Coordinator

Skills that matter in this pathway

  • Self-measured blood pressure coaching
  • Heart-health education
  • Screening event outreach
  • Care team communication
  • Data collection and follow-up

Training for this pathway

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Next steps

  • Explore American Heart Association professional education written for community health workers.
  • Individual CHW training is different from organization-level center certification — only pursue what applies to you.
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