AIHM-FIWH 121: Common Dietary Supplements

In this section, we will start out by first answering the question, "What is a dietary supplement?" Furthermore, why do healthcare providers need to have knowledge about dietary supplements? What role do healthcare providers play in educating others about dietary supplement use?

As we consider our answers to these questions, other foundational knowledge about dietary supplements is presented, including:

  • Definitions and regulations
  • Who uses dietary supplement and why
  • Interpretation of dietary supplement labels

Assessing the nutritional status of Americans can sometimes be confusing. On one hand, we are told that a healthy diet can provide all the necessary vitamins and minerals our bodies need. On the other hand, many individuals are still not meeting their nutritional needs. So how do we advise others on safe supplement use? In this module, we will be exploring the characteristics of a high-quality, safe supplement.

The specific topics covered include:

  • Adverse events that can occur with dietary supplement use
  • High risk situations and special populations
  • How and why to report adverse events
  • Quality control of dietary supplements
  • How to choose a supplement

Target Audience

This activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and social workers. 

Learning Objectives

When you complete this module, you will be able to:

  • Explain the role of healthcare providers in dietary supplement use.
  • Describe the regulations guiding dietary supplement production and sales.
  • Evaluate the efficacy, safety, and potential interactions of common dietary supplements, and provide evidence-based recommendations to patients regarding their use.
  • Differentiate between label requirements and information provided for marketing purposes.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.50 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 3.50 ANCC
  • 3.50 AOA Category 2-B
  • 4.00 ASWB Credit
  • 3.50 HSC Participation
Course opens: 
03/19/2025
Course expires: 
03/18/2027
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

Planner(s)

Bryan Hauf, MEd

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Accreditation Statements

 

Jointly Accredited Provider Mark

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 4.0 general continuing education credits.

American Osteopathic Association

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians. 

Designation Statements

Physicians

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this program for a maximum of 3.5 contact hour of AOA Category 2B CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity. 

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Pharmacist

This knowledge-based activity has been assigned JA0004637-9999-25-028-H99-P and will award 3.5 contact hour of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognized ACPE Providers. 

Statements of participation will indicate hours and CEUs based on participation and will be issued online at the conclusion of the activity. Successful completion includes completing the activity, its accompanying evaluation and/or posttest (score 70% or higher) and requesting credit online at the conclusion of the activity. 

Credit will be uploaded to CPE Monitor, and participants may print a statement of credit or transcript from their NABP e-profile. HSC complies with the Accreditation Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education.

Nurses

This activity provides up to 3.5 contact hours. 

Social Workers

Social workers completing this course receive 4.0 general continuing education credits. 

Certificate of Attendance

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth certifies this activity for 3.5 hours of participation.

Available Credit

  • 3.50 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 3.50 ANCC
  • 3.50 AOA Category 2-B
  • 4.00 ASWB Credit
  • 3.50 HSC Participation

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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