Free Courses for
Better Vascular Health
Vascular Health Equity Academy
We’re the Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming health outcomes and well-being for all through patient-centered research, empowerment, and collaboration in vascular health. Our team of physicians, nurses, public health specialists, caregivers, and patients is excited to bring you the courses that are part of the Vascular Health Equity Academy.
Register now for free access to the following courses, with more on the way.
Free Course for Members:
Beginning Exercise for Vascular Health
Start your fitness journey with us! Join the Vascular Health Equity Academy and register for this free course. You’ll have access to our walking program and learn more about 16 alternatives for walking.
Free Course for Members:
Patient Engagement 101
A 2017 study published in the Studies in Health Technology and Informatics reports that when you're involved in making your health care decisions, you'll usually have higher levels of satisfaction with your care and less anxiety. But how can you engage in your care? Take this three-lesson course to learn how to proactively engage with your healthcare!
Free Course for Members:
An Overview of Medical Research and Engagement
This module provides an overview of research as it relates to medical discovery and patient outcomes. Later in the module, we’ll discuss how patients and caregivers can engage in research to improve the process and findings.
Free Course for Members:
An Overview of the Best CLI Study
The BEST-CLI Study is an eight-year study that tested two types of treatment. The study focused on patients with Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia, also known as CLTI. In this module, learn more about the study and its results.
Free Course for Members:
Overview of Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
This module provides an overview of Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia, also called CLTI. It breaks down the causes, risk factors, symptoms, treatments, and outcomes.
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Access Microgrant Funding
The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures wants to reach people with information and ideas about how to prevent vascular disease. Members of our Vascular Health Equity Academy are eligible for grant funding of $1,000 to $5,000 to share about vascular health.