2-hour On-Demand: Vitamin D, Health & Immunity

Course Description & Information:

• Vitamin D is a unique vitamin in that it is not only a vitamin but a hormone. This seminar covers the current research on the role of vitamin D in bone health, cardiovascular disease, cancer and other diseases.
• Pharmacist information: ACPE UAN: 0826-9999-22-014-H01-P, IRD: 5-4-2022, ERD: 5-4-25. Knowledge based activity.
• Expiration Date: 12/31/24. Course test must be completed by 12/31/24 to receive credit.
• Level: Intermediate

Course Objectives:

• Explain the basic physiology of vitamin D metabolism in the human body.
• Identify the role of vitamin D in cardiovascular disease, bone metabolism, insulin resistance and cancer.
• Explain the role of vitamin D human immunity.
• List dietary strategies to increase vitamin D status.
• List guidelines for dietary vitamin D based on daily or weekly requirements determined to meet the metabolic demands of current health status.

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

Course Credit: 2 Contact Hours

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Who Should Take This Course:

• Pharmacists, Dietitians, Nursing professionals, 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

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