Environmental Toxins and Autoimmune Disease
Webcast
0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ ...OVERVIEW
Environmental Toxins and Autoimmune Disease is organized by Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM).
Description:
Autoimmune diseases are rising at an alarming rate, with growing evidence linking environmental toxins to immune system dysfunction. This course explores the epidemiology of autoimmune disease and the role of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, heavy metals, industrial pollutants, and other environmental toxins in triggering and exacerbating immune-mediated disorders.
Participants will examine cellular mechanisms of toxin exposure, including molecular mimicry, chronic inflammation, and gut microbiome disruption. The course also reviews both conventional and integrative strategies for mitigating toxic exposures, supporting detoxification pathways, and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Discuss the epidemiology of autoimmune disease.
- Apply evidence-based strategies for patient management of autoimmune disorders.
- Discuss the plethora of toxins in the human environment.
- Explain cellular mechanisms of toxin-induced immune dysfunction.
- Compare conventional and integrative/functional approaches to reducing toxic exposures.
- Implement strategies to mitigate toxin-related risks in clinical practice.
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Accreditation:
Accreditation Statements
In support of improving patient care, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing Education for the healthcare team.
American Osteopathic Association
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians.
Designation Statements
Physicians
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this program for a maximum of 0.50 contact hour of AOA Category 1B CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacist
This knowledge-based activity has been assigned UAN JA0004637-9999-25-011-H99-P and will award 0.50 contact hour of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognized ACPE Providers.
Statements of participation will indicate hours and CEUs based on participation and will be issued online at the conclusion of the activity. Successful completion includes completing the activity, its accompanying evaluation and/or posttest (score 70% or higher) and requesting credit online at the conclusion of the activity.
Credit will be uploaded to CPE Monitor, and participants may print a statement of credit or transcript from their NABP e-profile. HSC complies with the Accreditation Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education.
Nurses
This activity provides up to 0.50 contact hours.
Certificate of Attendance
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth certifies this activity for 0.50 hours of participation.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianNursingPharmacistPhysician AssistantNursesNurse PractitionersSPECIALITIES
Immunology and Microbiology
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