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Core Concepts in Functional Medicine Lab Testing: Building a Strong Foundation
$249.00
This continuing education event offers a comprehensive exploration into the critical lab tests that are central to functional medicine. The day is structured around key areas of health, each with a dedicated session that delves into specific testing methodologies, their interpretation, and how these insights can be applied to personalized patient care. Through expert-led sessions, attendees will learn to interpret and apply testing data related to nutrient status, cardiometabolic health, gut function, hormones, and immune resilience, equipping them with the tools to enhance clinical outcomes.
This program offers continuing education credits for Pharmacists, Physician Associates, Physicians, Nurses, Psychologists, Dentists, and Social Workers through Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) through our partner Continuing Education, Inc.
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90 Minutes
By: Lara Zakaria, PharmD, CNS, IFMCP
Uncovering Nutrient Deficiencies: Organic Acids and Beyond
Learning Objectives
- Discuss patient profiles where functional nutrition testing would be beneficial.
- Identify key biomarkers for nutrient deficiencies using organic acids and other functional tests.
- Compare and contrast the various testing methodologies for assessing nutrient status.
- Analyze the role of mitochondrial function in overall health and how to assess it.
- Apply testing data to create personalized nutrition plans for patients.
90 Minutes
By: Melody L. Hartzler, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, ABAAHP
Navigating Cardiovascular Risk: Insights from Functional Medicine Testing
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the biomarkers used in evaluating cardiovascular risk and insulin resistance.
- Discuss laboratory work-up for conditions such as metabolic associated fatty liver, PCOS, and cardiovascular health.
- Interpret lab results to assess risk for cardiovascular disease and metabolic dysfunction.
- Recommend targeted interventions based on test results to mitigate cardiovascular and metabolic risks.
90 Minutes
By: Lacey Hall, MS, RD
Evaluating the Gut: Comprehensive Stool Testing in Functional Medicine
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between various gastrointestinal testing methods, including PCR, culture, and microbial DNA sequencing.
- Discuss other methods of assessing the microbiome, such as breathing testing for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth.
- Evaluate the clinical significance of comprehensive stool testing results.
- Interpret data from stool tests to understand the health of the gut microbiome.
- Formulate treatment plans based on stool test findings to address GI dysfunction.
90 Minutes
By: Kelly Ruef, ND
Decoding Hormones: Exploring Blood, Urine, and Saliva Testing
Learning Objectives
- Discuss profiles of patients where hormone testing would be indicated.
- Compare the advantages and limitations of blood, urine, and saliva testing for hormones.
- Examine the clinical relevance of cortisol and thyroid testing in functional medicine.
- Discuss salivary cortisol testing and testing of urinary cortisol metabolites.
- Review hormone test results to understand the hormonal balance and dysfunction in a patient’s case.
- Discuss resources to develop hormone-balancing protocols based on test data.
60 Minutes
Functional Medicine in Practice: Patient Case Reviews
By: Melody Hartzler, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, ABAAHP
Assessing Immune Function and Environmental Burdens: Functional Testing Approaches
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate comprehensive functional medicine workups through real patient case examples.
- Apply interpretation of lab results (nutrient, cardiometabolic, gastrointestinal, and hormone testing) to complex cases.
- Develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans for patients using functional lab data.
- Discuss challenges and solutions in implementing functional medicine lab testing in clinical practice.
Joint Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Continuing Education, Inc. and Pharm to Table LLC. Continuing Education, Inc. 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.”
Physicians
Designation: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMAPRACategory1Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacists
Designation: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live knowledge activity for a maximum of 7 ACPE Credits.
Nurses
Designation: Nurses completing this educational activity will receive a maximum of 7 contact hours.
Dentists
Credit Designation for Dentists: Continuing Education, Inc. is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Continuing Education, Inc. designates this continuing dental education activity for 7 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.
Psychologists
Credit Designation for Psychologists: Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
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