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All HeartBEAT personnel performing BP measurements on HeartBEAT participants must
be certified in performing BP according to the HeartBEAT BP protocol.
2.4.1 Certification Requirements
Read Resting Blood Pressure Manual of Procedures.
Confirmation that the person participated in central training or viewed the BP
procedure video was seen.
Obtain Resting BP following the key elements of the HeartBEAT protocol on 3 volunteers. The certifying individual may be: 1) a previously certified research
staff member (preferred); or 2) the site PI or local BP expert who has reviewed
the BP protocol and is familiar with all aspects of the protocol.
Obtain 3 measurements for SBP and DBP on each volunteer with certifying individual observing technique and making measurements concurrently using a double headed stethoscope.
Valid Measurements: All elements identified on check list are adhered to over all
9 measurements (3 replicates on 3 individuals) and each concurrent
measurement agrees within 2 mm Hg compared to reference standard (using a
double headed stethoscope). See attached: Blood Pressure Reading
Performance Evaluation Form.