Statins: What Dietitians Need to Know - Learn the History of the Use of Statin Medications, as Well as the Role RDS Play in the Management of Patients With Hyperlipidemia

Statins: What Dietitians Need to Know - Learn the History of the Use of Statin Medications, as Well as the Role RDS Play in the Management of Patients With Hyperlipidemia is organized by Great Valley Publishing Company, Inc. (GVP)

Course opens: 12/06/2017
Course expires: 12/05/2020

Available Credits:
• 2.00 CDR

Overview:
This continuing education course examines the history of the use of statin medications, as well as the role RDs play in the management of patients with hyperlipidemia. It addresses food-drug interactions, medication side effects, and complementary therapies to help manage patients at risk of heart attack or stroke.

Course content appeared as the CPE Monthly in the December 2017 edition of Today’s Dietitian.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this continuing education course, nutrition professionals should be better able to:
• Compare the lipid levels of patients with standardized practice guidelines.
• Evaluate the benefits and side effects of statin medications.
• Determine drug/nutrient interactions that may occur with the use of statin medications.
• Provide guidelines for dietary modifications and supplement use for patients taking statin medications.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.