ACPE
Universal Program Number: 207-000-06-008-H01
Release Date: November 3, 2006
Expiration Date: November 3, 2009
Description
The concept that vitamins, minerals and nutraceuticals possess
therapeutic utility is not new, but it has evolved in recent
times. In addition to preventing nutritional deficiency states,
selected vitamins, minerals and nutraceuticals are now used
therapeutically to prevent or treat clinical problems and diseases.
The use of dietary supplements has grown as patients become
more involved in self-care and realize the limitations of modern
medicine. Use of dietary supplements as primary or adjunct therapy
has also grown as the basic scientific knowledge regarding the
interplay of diseases with dietary supplements has mushroomed.
Pharmacists can help patients by providing a critical analysis
of risk/benefit, and provide much needed information on the
appropriate use of these agents.
Learning
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this activity, the pharmacist should be able
to:
- Understand why patients seek self-care with selected vitamins,
minerals, and nutraceuticals.
- Understand the role of the pharmacist in assisting patients
in the rational choice and therapeutic use of these agents.
- Understand the clinical data surrounding the therapeutic use
of selected vitamins, minerals, and nutraceuticals.
- Describe the clinical activity, benefit and toxicity associated
with selected vitamins, minerals, and nutraceuticals.
- Demonstrate the ability to counsel patients onthe rational therapeutic
use of selected vitamins, minerals, and nutraceuticals.
Target
Audience
Pharmacists
CE
Credit
A score of 70 percent is required to successfully complete the
CE quiz. You will have two opportunities to achieve a passing
score.
The
Statement of Credit should be printed upon receipt; a duplicate
copy will be available in the participant's online transcript for
further viewing. Individuals must complete this program by November
3, 2009 to receive credit.
NCPA®
is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program will
provide 2 contact hours (0.2 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education
credit under the number 207-000-06-008-H01.
Faculty Information
Beverly A. Sullivan, PharmD, is professor of Pharmacy
Practice at the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy.
Faculty
Disclosure Statements
NCPA has a conflict of interest policy that
requires course faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial
affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials.
Software
Requirements