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Connected Conditions helps you understand how your heart, kidneys, liver, and metabolism work together as one system. Conditions like chronic kidney disease, diabetes, obesity, and fatty liver disease often develop quietly and increase risk across the whole body. This course explains how these connections work, what key tests reveal early changes, and what your numbers mean. You will learn practical, manageable steps to protect your health, improve coordination with your healthcare team, and take action before problems worsen. Designed for patients and family caregivers, this course builds knowledge, confidence, and control so you can strengthen every part of your health.
Dyslipidemia means you have high levels of cholesterol or other fats in your blood. Over time, this raises your risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. This course is for people living with dyslipidemia and for the family members and caregivers who support them. In six clear modules, you will learn what dyslipidemia is, how it is tested, and how to manage it. You will understand your cholesterol numbers, review treatment options, and take practical steps with food, activity, and medication. By the end, you will feel confident, prepared, and ready to protect your heart health.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, yet diagnosis and treatment continue to improve. This course explains how heart disease develops, how it is detected, and how modern tools support better care. You'll learn about cardiac biomarkers, advanced imaging, genetic testing, and AI-assisted diagnostics — and how these tools combine for personalised treatment decisions. Each module builds your understanding step by step, from foundational concepts to cutting-edge approaches. Whether you live with heart disease, support someone who does, or want to deepen your knowledge, this course helps you make informed, confident choices.
Managing heart failure or another chronic illness takes more than following instructions. You need skills to speak up, ask questions, and make informed decisions. The Self-Advocacy Bootcamp gives you practical tools to take an active role in your care. Across eight modules, you will set personal goals, coordinate appointments, communicate with healthcare providers, and evaluate treatment options. You will also build emotional resilience, strengthen your support network, and learn how sharing your story creates awareness and drives change. This course helps you lead your care with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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Whether you are living with a chronic condition, supporting a loved one, or looking to become a stronger advocate, start here.
HeartLife Academy is the learning platform of the HeartLife Foundation — Canada's patient-led charity dedicated to improving lives of people with heart failure. This orientation microcourse introduces you to HeartLife's mission, the patient community it serves, and the national policy framework shaping heart failure care. You'll explore what heart failure is and what the HeartLife Patient Charter means for your rights and your care. The perfect starting point for your HeartLife journey.
Managing heart failure or another chronic illness takes more than following instructions. You need skills to speak up, ask questions, and make informed decisions. The Self-Advocacy Bootcamp gives you practical tools to take an active role in your care. Across eight modules, you will set personal goals, coordinate appointments, communicate with healthcare providers, and evaluate treatment options. You will also build emotional resilience, strengthen your support network, and learn how sharing your story creates awareness and drives change. This course helps you lead your care with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Caring for a loved one with a serious illness brings both meaning and strain. The Caregiver Advocacy Bootcamp gives you practical tools to support your loved one while protecting your own health. Across eight modules, you will learn how to advocate in medical settings, organize appointments, manage medications, and navigate healthcare and community services. You will strengthen communication skills, understand financial and legal basics, and build emotional resilience. The course also helps you create a support network and practice self-care. In the final module, you will learn how sharing your story builds connection, awareness, and change.
A heart failure diagnosis can feel overwhelming. This course gives you clear, practical guidance to help you move forward with confidence. You will learn what heart failure is, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated. We explain common tests, medications, cardiac rehabilitation, and daily symptom management. You will also learn how diet, exercise, salt, and fluid choices affect your heart. The course addresses emotional health and shows you how to work closely with your care team. Whether you are newly diagnosed or supporting someone you love, you will gain tools to manage heart failure and live well.
HeartLife Academy brings together patients, caregivers, community leaders, and clinicians — choose the path that fits you.
Learn about your condition, medications, and how to thrive — designed by people who live it every day.
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Resources for elders, advocates, peer support specialists, and community health leaders.
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Evidence-based clinical education on emerging topics in cardiology and heart failure management.
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“The HL Academy is an amazing resource for patients and families. No one teaches patients how to be patients and no one teaches caregivers how to be caregivers. The HL Academy provides patients and carers information, guidance and knowledge, enabling them to be empowered and supported throughout their HF journey.”
Heather Lannon
Family Carer, Ottawa, Canada
“The HeartLife Foundation has been a lifeline for me since my heart failure diagnosis. The Academy is just the latest resource in their ever expanding toolkit! The focus on medications, community, self advocacy and mental health are key to optimizing quality of life.”
Tracy Bawtinheimer
Patient, Victoria, Canada
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