Women & Autoimmune Disease (Oct 14, 2020 - Oct 14, 2022)

Women & Autoimmune Disease is organized by CE International.

Start Date: 10-14-2020
End Date: 10-14-2022

Who Should Take This Course:
Pharmacists, Nursing professionals, Dietitians, Physical and Occupational Therapy professionals, and other medical professionals.

Course Credit: 6 Contact Hours

Course Description:
This course reviews current research on current treatment for the more commonly diagnosed autoimmune diseases in women. Topics covered include Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Graves's disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, Celiac disease, and Hemolytic anemia and Multiple sclerosis.

Course Objectives are:
• Define autoimmune disease.
• Identify the connection between inflammation & autoimmune diseases.
• Explore the connection between women and autoimmune disease.
• Learn the current treatment algorithm for rheumatoid arthritis.
• Identify current dietary treatment recommendations for inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).
• List treatment strategies for hemolytic anemia.
• Identify current dietary strategies for the management of the celiac disease.
• Identify tests and treatment strategies for Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
• Identify advanced therapies in the treatment and management of multiple sclerosis.
• Review the current research on the connection between nutrition and autoimmune disease.

Learning Outcome: At least 80% of class participants will score 70% or greater on the course post-test.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.