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Continuing Education Programs |
It is important for pharmacists and pharmacy techs to keep up to date with current research about dietary supplements and any contraindications or drug interactions that may exist.
VHU offers free Continuing Education pharmacy courses to help pharmacists and pharmacy techs maintain a level of knowledge in dietary supplement use so they may better serve their customers.
- Provides up-to-date research covering dietary supplements and potential contraindications or drug interactions.
- Enhances the level of health care professionals' proficiency in the use of dietary supplements.
- Simple as 1-2-3. Log on to review the content, take the post-test and instantly receive a printable CE certificate.
Log in to review the content, take the post-test, and immediately receive a printable certificate of CE from the University of Georgia. |
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This program reviews the risk factors for cardiovascular disease, the role that nutrition and dietary supplements play in maintaining a healthy heart and looks at potential drug-nutrient interactions. |
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This comprehensive program reviews possible drug-nutrient and drug-herb interactions. |
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This program provides an in-depth review of vitamin supplements including their functions and health benefits. |
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Minerals are essential for bodily growth, development and repair. It is important for healthcare professionals to be aware of the importance of minerals and to understand the risks of mineral excess and deficiency. |
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This program cuts through conflicting reports and provides balanced, up-to-date scientific information concerning the health benefits of herbs and their potential drug interactions. |
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This program's education encompasses a wider range of supplements such as plant sterols and stanols, fish oil, glucosamine and SAMe (s-adenosylmethionine) that have been found effective in preventing disease and promoting health. |
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These program is funded by Pharmavite LLC and produced in partnership with the University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy, Department of Postgraduate Continuing Education. Providing access to this continuing education program does not constitute an endorsement by VHU of any of Pharmavite LLC's commercial products. |
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| THE VITAMIN D AND CALCIUM CRISIS: Strategies to Improve Bone Health |
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| Bone disease prevention begins at birth and is a lifelong challenge. The goal of this educational strategy is to increase attention and understanding of the role of nutrition, calcium and vitamin D in bone health in order to prevent and reduce bone disease and promote evidence-based information to encourage these changes. |
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This program is supported by an educational grant from PharmaviteŽ LLC and Merk & Co., INC |
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