CPD & Accreditation

Designed to support continuing professional development for UK healthcare professionals, this course is evidence-based and aligned with current NICE guidance and primary care pathways. A certificate of completion is available for CPD records.

Course Format

On-demand video lectures with case-based teaching, knowledge checks, and quizzes. Learn at your own pace, with the ability to pause, revisit key topics, and complete the course around clinical commitments.

Faculty & Clinical Relevance

Developed and delivered by UK clinicians with expertise in cardiometabolic disease and primary care. Teaching focuses on real-world decision-making, treatment escalation, and referral pathways relevant to everyday practice.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the identification, assessment, and management of familial hypercholesterolaemia in clinical practice. It is particularly suitable for: • Community pharmacists • Primary care pharmacists and prescribers • General practitioners • Practice nurses and nurse prescribers • Pharmacy trainees and foundation pharmacists • Healthcare professionals with an interest in cardiometabolic disease

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to: Recognise FH phenotypes and red flags in routine primary care encounters. Apply diagnostic approaches (including clinical criteria) and interpret lipid profiles appropriately. Initiate and optimise lipid-lowering therapy using stepwise escalation principles. Identify when to refer and how to support cascade testing and family screening. Improve patient communication, adherence, and follow-up planning.

Why choose this course?

Unlike generic lipid or cardiology courses, this programme focuses specifically on the identification and management of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in primary care. It bridges the gap between national guidance and day-to-day clinical practice, supporting clinicians to: Recognise FH phenotypes and red flags earlier Apply diagnostic criteria confidently in routine consultations Make informed treatment decisions using stepwise escalation Navigate referral pathways and cascade testing effectively Communicate risk clearly with patients and families The content is practical, clinically grounded, and directly applicable to real patient encounters, with a clear focus on improving recognition, safety, and outcomes rather than theory alone.

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Course Curriculum

13 Chapters · 53 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction & Overview

    1. Introduction and Welcome Free preview
    2. (Included in full purchase)

      What is Familial Hypercholesterolaemia?

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

  2. 2

    Genetics and Pathophysiology

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      Genetic Basis of FH

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      Heterozygous vs Homozygous FH

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      Knowledge check

  3. 3

    Identifying FH in Clinical Practice

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      When to Suspect FH

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      Excluding Secondary Causes

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      Knowledge Check

  4. 4

    Diagnostic Criteria

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      Simon Broome Criteria

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      Dutch Lipid Clinic Network (DLCN) Score

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      Diagnostic Pathway: Putting It All Together

  5. 5

    Management of FH in Adults

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      Treatment Goals and LDL-C Targets

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      High-Intensity Statins

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      Ezetimibe and Combination Therapy

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      Managing Statin Intolerance

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      Monitoring and Follow-Up in FH

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      Knowledge Check

  6. 6

    Advanced and Specialist Therapies

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      PCSK9 Inhibitors

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      Inclisiran

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      Bempedoic Acid

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      LDL Apheresis

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      Evinacumab: Targeting ANGPTL3 in Homozygous FH

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      Emerging Therapies and Future Directions

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      Knowledge Check

  7. 7

    Special Populations

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      Lipoprotein(a) in Familial Hypercholesterolaemia

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      FH in Pregnancy

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      FH in Children and Young People

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      Homozygous FH – A Clinical Emergency

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      Knowledge Check

  8. 8

    Cascade Testing and Family Support

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      Supporting Families: Genetic Counselling and Education

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      Lifestyle Interventions in FH Management

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      Dietary Fats: Making the Right Choices

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      Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Beyond Cholesterol

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      Knowledge Check

  9. 9

    Case Studies

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      Case Study 1: Newly Diagnosed Adult HeFH

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      Case Study 2: FH with Inadequate Response to Statin

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      Case Study 3: Statin-Intolerant Patient

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      Case Study 4: FH and Established Cardiovascular Disease

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      Case Study 5: Paediatric FH

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      Case Study 6: Complex FH with Multiple Comorbidities

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      Knowledge Check

  10. 10

    Multidisciplinary Approach

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      The Role of Primary Care in FH Management

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      The Role of Community Pharmacists in FH Care

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      Specialist Lipid Clinics: When and Why to Refer

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      Shared Care Models in FH Management

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      Patient Organisations and Support Networks

  11. 11

    Conclusion

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      Conclusion: Transforming FH Care

  12. 12

    Assessment & Reflection

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      Audit and Quality Improvement

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      CPD Reflection Prompt & Action Plan

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      Knowledge Check Quiz

  13. 13

    Further Reading

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      Further Learning Resources

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      References