AIHM: 2025-27 Environmental Toxins and Autoimmune Diseases

This module provides an in-depth exploration of autoimmune diseases and the impact of environmental toxins on immune system function. Participants will examine the epidemiology of autoimmune disorders and learn evidence-based strategies for effective patient management. The session will also delve into the wide array of toxins present in the human environment and their cellular mechanisms that influence immune function. Learners will gain insights into both conventional and integrative/functional approaches to reducing toxic exposures, equipping them with practical tools to support patient health and improve outcomes in the management of autoimmune conditions.

 

Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

Upon the completion of this module, learners will be able to:

  • Discuss the epidemiology of autoimmune disease. 
  • Apply evidence-based strategies for patient management of autoimmune disorders.
  • Discuss the plethora of toxins in the human environment. 
  • Discuss cellular mechanisms for a variety of toxins on immune system function. 
  • Explain both conventional and integrative/functional approaches to reducing toxic exposures. 

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.75 ANCC
  • 0.75 AOA Category 1-B
  • 0.75 HSC Participation
Course opens: 
02/10/2025
Course expires: 
02/10/2027
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0
Planner(s)

Bryan Hauf, MEd

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Aly Cohen MD, MD FACR

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Accreditation Statements

 

Jointly Accredited Provider MarkIn support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. 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. 

 

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 0.75 contact hour of AOA Category 1B 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 0.75 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 UAN JA000xxxxxx and will award 0.75 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 0.75 contact hours. 

Certificate of Attendance

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth certifies this activity for 0.75 hours of participation.

Available Credit

  • 0.75 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.75 ANCC
  • 0.75 AOA Category 1-B
  • 0.75 HSC Participation

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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