1-hour On-Demand: Polymyalgia Rheumatica & Giant Cell Arteritis
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Price: $15 (or Free with Membership)
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Course Description & Information:
- The goal of this course is to define polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis along with current diagnostic and treatment options.
- Pharmacist information: ACPE UAN: 0826-9999-16-006-H01-P, IRD: 1-29-16, ERD: 1-29-19. Knowledge based activity.
Course Objectives:
- Identify laboratory tests and findings for diagnosing polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis.
- Explain the evidence based protocol for the treatment of polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis.
- List the benefits of exercise therapy in the treatment of polymyalgia.
- Describe the role of diet in reducing inflammation and autoimmune disease.
Course Credit: 1 Contact Hour
Accreditations:
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Who Should Take This Course:
- Pharmacists, Dietitians, Nursing professionals (1 nursing pharmacology hour), Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy professionals, and other medical professionals.
Certificate Requirements:
- Completion of course materials.
- Completion of course post-test (70%) and course evaluation.
Faculty:
Heather Brady, PhD, RD, LD
How to Take an On-Demand Seminar:
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