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Event Type: 
Educational
From Date: 
8/3/2010
To Date: 
Event Time: 
6:30 - 9:00pm
Event Title: 
CNDA's Pharmacy Webinar VI
Event Location: 
Live Online
Sum Description: 

A Diabetes Overview - Conventional Medications and Alternative Treatments
by Mona Morstein, ND

 

The incidence of Diabetes in the U.S. is frightening and continues to rise.  The most effective way to halt this epidemic is with lifestyle modification, but the reality is that our patients may be prescribed many medications along the way.  It is crucial for NDs to be aware of the effects and dangers of these different types of medications. Join us as Dr. Mona Morstein, internationally renowned presenter on Diabetes, reviews when and how each prescription is used. The webinar will cover sulfonylureas, glitazones and other oral hypoglycemics and injectables and all insulin types, including dosing regimens, benefits, and problems. The webinar will cover sulfonylureas, glitazones and other oral hypoglycemics, injectables and all insulin types.   


2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM - Acceptable CME credits for NDs, MDs, DOs, and other healthcare practitioners.  Also approved for 3.0 CE hours for licensed CA acupuncturists.

Cost: $75 for members; $85 for non-members; $50 for students

Full Description: 

Earn CMEs from the comfort of your home via our live webinars. Our popular online series offers an in-depth review of pharmaceutical topics, including nutritional side-effects and interactions with natural therapies.

Dr. Morstein will discuss when to use each medication, for which type of diabetic, benefits, dosing, problems associated with them:  

  • Oral Hypoglycemics--Biguanides, Sulphonylureas, TZDs, DPP-IV inhibitors, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, nonsulphonylureas (meglitinides)
  • Injectables: IGF-1, Amylin
  • Insulins

2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(TM) - Acceptable CME credits for NDs, MDs, DOs, and other
healthcare practitioners. 3.0 CE hours for CA licensed acupuncturists.

CNDA Members Register Here:

https://www.calnd.org/events_detail.asp?EventID=213 

Non CNDA Members Register Here:

https://www.calnd.org/events_detail.asp?EventID=214

Students Register Here:

https://www.calnd.org/events_detail.asp?EventID=215

*CME Accreditation

This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education thru the Joint Sponsorship of the Institute for Medical Studies (IMS) and the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA)]. IMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  The Institute for Medical Studies designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses may claim credit for activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ in most states, for up to 50% of the nursing requirement for recertification. This activity is designated for up to 2.5 AMA PRA Category1 Credits ™

Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.from organizations accredited by the ACCME. IMS is accredited to provide continuing medical education for physicians and will provide nurse practitioners who successfully complete each activity with a certificate of participation indicating that the activity was designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.

The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The provider of this program, the Institute for Medical Studies, is accredited by the ACCME and designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physician assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM from organizations accredited by ACCME.  Administrators should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Refund Policy

The course fee is refundable, minus a $20 processing fee if your cancellation is received in writing by May 4, 2010.   After this date, no refunds or credits will be granted. No refunds or credits will be given to "no shows."   Those who paid and don't cancel in time and do not attend will be given the option to receive a recording of the program which may be used as a 'self-study' program. Use of self-study continuing education hours is the responsibility of the user to determine application CE hours consistent with their licensure requirements. CA NDs may take up to 15 hours of self-study CEs.  

Contact Person: 
Contact Email: 
admin@calnd.org
Contact Phone: 
626-576-2632
Event Cost: 
$75.00