Statins: Learn the History of the Use of Statin Medications, as Well as the Role Registered Dietitians Play as a Care Team Member in the Management of Patients with Hyperlipidemia

This continuing education course examines the history of the use of statin medications, as well as the role registered dietitians (RDs) play as part of the health care team in the management of patients with hyperlipidemia. It addresses food-drug interactions, medication side effects, and complementary therapies to help manage patients at risk of heart attack or stroke.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education course, healthcare professionals should be better able to:

  1. Compare the lipid levels of patients with standardized practice guidelines.
  2. Evaluate the benefits and side effects of statin medications.
  3. Determine drug/nutrient interactions that may occur with the use of statin medications.
  4. Provide guidelines for dietary modifications and supplement use for patients taking statin medications.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
07/06/2020
Course expires: 
07/05/2023
Cost:
$25.00
Rating: 
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FACULTY
Ana Gabriela Reisdorf, MS, RD, CDE
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PLANNERS
Jack Graham, Director, Continuing Education
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Leslie Cimei, Associate Director, Continuing Education
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Rina Allawh, MD FAAD
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Great Valley Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Great Valley Publishing adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Price

Cost:
$25.00
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