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An increasing number of studies has shown that non-physician cardiovascular prevention assistants are effective to improve prevention of heart and circulation diseases. It is the purpose of the present curriculum cardiovascular prevention assistance of the German Cardiac Society (DGK) to introduce a high-quality standard of education in Germany. The curriculum includes the following points: 1) training course cardiovascular prevention assistance at a DGK-approved training institution, 2) proof of clinical practice in cardiovascular prevention under supervision of a responsible physician (at least 6 months, at least 75 documented consultations). If the requirements are fulfilled, candidates receive a certificate for the curriculum cardiovascular prevention assistance of the DGK.

An increasing number of studies has shown that non-physician cardiovascular prevention assistants are effective to improve prevention of heart and circulation diseases. It is the purpose of the present curriculum cardiovascular prevention assistance of the German Cardiac Society (DGK) to introduce a high-quality standard of education in Germany. The curriculum includes the following points: 1) training course cardiovascular prevention assistance at a DGK-approved training institution, 2) proof of clinical practice in cardiovascular prevention under supervision of a responsible physician (at least 6 months, at least 75 documented consultations). If the requirements are fulfilled, candidates receive a certificate for the curriculum cardiovascular prevention assistance of the DGK.

The qualification special cardiovascular prevention contains in depth theoretical knowledge to improve preventive healthcare for cardiac and circulatory diseases. The qualification includes specific knowledge on diagnostics and treatment of the cardiovascular risk factors dyslipidemia, arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, physical inactivity, smoking and unhealthy diet. A particular focus of the qualification is on case examples and practical tips, which clarify the implementation of theoretical knowledge into practice. The qualification will be granted to physicians who successfully complete a basic and advanced course on special cardiovascular prevention and one further course from the topics of smoking cessation, sports cardiology or psychocardiology.

The qualification special cardiovascular prevention contains in depth theoretical knowledge to improve preventive healthcare for cardiac and circulatory diseases. The qualification includes specific knowledge on diagnostics and treatment of the cardiovascular risk factors dyslipidemia, arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, physical inactivity, smoking and unhealthy diet. A particular focus of the qualification is on case examples and practical tips, which clarify the implementation of theoretical knowledge into practice. The qualification will be granted to physicians who successfully complete a basic and advanced course on special cardiovascular prevention and one further course from the topics of smoking cessation, sports cardiology or psychocardiology.