Are you ready to go beyond prescriptions and make a lasting impact on patient health? Beyond Prescriptions: A Pharmacists’ Guide to Functional Medicine is your gateway to mastering holistic, personalized care.
Traditional medicine often focuses on managing symptoms, leaving the root causes of chronic conditions unaddressed.
With chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune disorders on the rise, patients need tailored care that considers their unique physiology, lifestyle, and genetics.
Pharmacists want to offer more personalized care but often feel unprepared to step beyond the one-size-fits-all model.
Beyond Prescriptions: A Pharmacists’ Guide to Functional Medicine equips pharmacists with the tools and knowledge to integrate functional medicine into their practice. With a patient-centered approach, you’ll help patients achieve better outcomes while expanding your professional skills and services.
Beyond Prescriptions: A Pharmacists' Guide to Functional Medicine
Take your pharmacy practice to the next level with our comprehensive course on functional medicine. Learn how functional medicine's patient-centered approach can impact the reduction of chronic diseases and how pharmacy teams can integrate functional medicine principles into daily pharmacy workflow. Course content will explain the influence of physiological processes on health and disease, and provide strategies for creating personalized treatment plans using functional medicine tools, resources, and patient case studies. Complete this course to excel in the essentials of functional medicine and lead the way in modern pharmacy care!
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Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacists should be able to:
Module 1
1. Compare and contrast the functional medicine (FM) and traditional models of medicine
2. Explain the systems of FM and its patient-centered approach
3. Review the evidence supporting the principles and practices of FM
4. Discuss the impact of FM on the reduction of chronic disease in the United States
5. Recognize how FM can be incorporated into the practice of pharmacy
Module 2
1. Explain the role of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in chronic disease and the impact of GI integrity on overall health
2. Recognize how inflammation and immune dysregulation contribute to systemic disease
3. Describe the metabolic pathways of macronutrients and their impact on mitochondrial function and cellular energy production
4. Summarize the mechanisms of energy regulation and the role of oxidative stress in cellular function
5. Discuss the relationship between such factors as chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and stress in contributing to cardiovascular risk
6. Illustrate the interconnectedness of hormonal physiology, the stress response, and metabolic dysfunction in maintaining health
7. Assess treatments for structural integrity issues that can cause pain and headaches
8. Analyze core imbalances in a FM case study
Module 3
1. Review the approach for conducting a clinical history using FM tools
2. Describe how to identify triggering events that impact function and health
3. Recognize how lifestyle factors influence various physiological processes and contribute to overall well-being
4. Summarize the laboratory tests and devices that help to evaluate physiological function and health
5. Select appropriate laboratory tests for a FM patient using a case scenario
Module 4
1. Recognize how complementary therapies of FM can be incorporated into conventional pharmacy practice
2. Identify common conditions where FM can be applied to enhance patient outcomes
3. Outline the different treatment modalities in FM and their potential benefits in managing chronic diseases
4. Formulate personalized FM treatment plans and thorough counseling using case scenarios
5. Describe the main uses, appropriate dilutions, and safety profiles for common essential oils
6. Review the lab analysis report of an essential oil to determine the quality of the essential oil
7. Educate a patient about a safe course of aromatherapy based on their medical needs and lifestyle
Module 5
1. Discuss the opportunities and challenges of developing a FM service
2. Outline the key elements and steps required to initiate a FM service
3. Formulate a strategic plan for delivering a FM service
4. Identify strategies for expanding services through community collaborations and partnerships
Founder and CEO, Trinity Wellness Rx Consulting
Pharmacist-in-Charge, Phillips Family Pharmacy and Functional PharmD Consulting
Owner, Pharmacist, Powell Pharmacy | Founder, Emlah Naturals™
Owner, Wynn's Pharmacy
"This course has completely transformed my approach to patient care. I now feel confident in addressing the root causes of chronic health conditions and creating personalized treatment plans."
"Functional Medicine has revitalized my practice. I can now offer my patients comprehensive, holistic care that truly improves their health outcomes."
"This functional medicine course is a game-changer for pharmacists, offering practical tools, clear guidance, and confidence to tackle chronic diseases and elevate patient care."
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