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Only $19 for the short course (1.5 CEs)

Omega-3 Fatty Acids (n-3 FA)

From the "Nutraceuticals’ Role in Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disease" webinar

 
Register Now 1.5 Content Hours $19

Who Should Be Interested:
Nurses, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, and any therapists involved with the care of patients who have or at risk of having Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes and/or Cardiovascular Disease.
Course Accreditation Information

Presenters:
Eric P. Plaisance, PhD, ACSM Exercise Specialist

Topics:

I. Background

1. Brief historical perspective on the use of omega-3-fatty acids (n-3 FA)

a. Basic structural and functional differences of n-3 FAs and other unsaturated and saturated fatty acids
b. Sources

i. Coldwater fish

1. Best sources
2. Concerns of cadmium and mercury poisoning

ii. Botanicals: flaxseed, pecans, walnuts, kiwifruit
iii. Formulations

1. Over-the-counter
2. Prescription formulations

2. Ideal “Dosages”

II. Basic Research

1. Role in lipid metabolism

a. Inhibition of key lipogenic enzymes
b. Activation of key fatty acid oxidation enzymes

2. Role in glucose metabolism

a. Insulin sensitivity using clamps or more basic measures support improved insulin action

III. Clinical Research/Applications

1. Longitudinal studies in humans

a. What do we know?

2. Effects on blood lipids and adipokines
3. Combination with other nutraceutical/pharmaceutical compounds
4. Combination with exercise and other compounds

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain the differences in effects of saturated and polyunsaturated fats on lipid synthesis and metabolism.
  2. Describe the potential mechanisms by which n-3 fatty acids reduce lipid synthesis in the liver and adipose tissue.
  3. Explain the fasting and postprandial effects of n-3 fatty acids on blood lipids and examine the development of new formulations.
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Accreditation Information

Nurses – Academy Medical Systems is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s COA.

Academy Medical Systems (AMS) is also a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14413.

AMS is also a provider approved by the Florida Board of Nursing, provider #50-19.

Iowa Nurses – The Iowa Board of Nurses will recognize the recorded webinars as a home study program. They recognize our ANCC approved provider status as well as our CA and Fl Board of Nursing provider approval for home study products for nurses in Iowa.

All other states recognize our approved provider status listed in the above text for continuing education credit for nurses.

1.5 contact hours will be rewarded to nursing professionals at the completion of this workshop.

Dietitians - Academy Medical Systems is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 1.5 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.

Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapist will receive 1.5, continuing education hours for completion this program and a test score of 70% or better. AMS is an approved provider for the AOTA , provider # 5470.  This course is an intermediate education level.

Exercise Physiologist – ACSM recognizes AMS’s approved provider status with the ANCC and will honor our continuing education for Certified Exercise Physiologist recertification purposes.

Certified Athletic Trainers – Academy Medical Systems is recognized by the Board of Certification (BOC) to offer continuing education for certified athletic trainers. 1.5 hours will be awarded at the completion of this program.

Physical Therapists - PTs and PTAs in the following states will receive 1.5 contact hours for completion of this course: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA (Class 1), HI, IA, ID, IN, KS (Cat 2), KY,  MA, ME, MI, MN (Cat 2), MO, MS, MT, NE, NM, ND, OK (Cat 2), OR, RI, SC, SD, UT, VA (Type 2), VT, VI, WA, WI, WY.

We are an approved provider to offer continuing competency courses to CA PTs, approval date 4/5/10.  The following state boards recognize other state’s approval: AL, AZ, GA (Class 1), KY, MO, MS, OK (Cat 2), WI.

Because each state’s continuing education requirements for physical therapists is subject to change, please verify this information with your state board. Thank you.  See The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website for more information.

Respiratory Therapists - This course meets the requirements for continuing education for Respiratory Care Professionals in AL, CA, CT, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MA, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, WA, WV, WY.


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