Eileen Dean, MA, MN, MS, RN, is a Nurse Specialist in Prehospital Medicine. She has instructed primary and continuing EMS education for over 25 years. Eileen also serves as Regional Faculty for American Heart Association at the BLS, ACLS and PALS level.     CE Hours Advanced: 2 Basic: 2 First Responder: 2

Hypertension By Eileen Dean This two-hour continuing education course will discuss current issues related to the incidence of and pathophysiology of hypertension. The two classifications of and the clinical manifestations of hypertension are also discussed. Finally, the continuum of care from prehospital care, emergency department and nursing staff to long term medical management goals are presented. Author: Eileen Dean