Stress & Chronic Disease: The Role of the Community Pharmacist as a First Responder

Stress & Chronic Disease: The Role of the Community Pharmacist as a First Responder is organized by the GW Office of Integrative Medicine and Health (OIMH). This online CME course will be held on Sep 19, 2020.

What is the credit statement of Stress & Chronic Disease: The Role of the Community Pharmacist as a First Responder CME webcast?

Accreditation:
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences delegates this enduring online CME activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians will be able to claim only the credit commensurate based on the extent of their participation in the activity.

The George Washington University Hospital Department of Pharmacy is licensed by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a present of continuing pharmacy education. This online activity is recommended for 7:00 hours of continuing education credits for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

What is the overview of Stress & Chronic Disease: The Role of the Community Pharmacist as a First Responder CME webcast?

Course Description:
In these trying times, our bodies are very familiar with the stress response - a cascade of hormones from the hypothalamus and the pituitary and adrenal glands. The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis) is included in regulating body temperature, digestion, the immune system, mood, sexuality, and energy usage. It is also a part of the fight-or-flight response to stressors and the release of stress hormones like cortisol. A growing body of scientific evidence has increased our knowledge of the role the HPA axis plays in both bodily systems and HPA axis dysfunction, a byproduct of an overactive stress response that can lead to chronic disease.

By visiting Stress and Chronic Disease: The Role of the Community Pharmacist as a First Responder, independent pharmacists can position themselves as first responders in treating HPA axis dysfunction. During this one-day symposium, you'll learn about the impact of cortisol on the nervous and immune systems, examine common illnesses in the context of hypocortisol states that mediate disease progression and prognosis, and treatment strategies. The faculty of experts presenting at this learning opportunity will provide you with the tools and resources to become a catalyst for patient transformation, disease prevention, and health promotion in your community.