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!

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

Corine T. Ferebee, PharmD
Founder and CEO
Trinity Wellness Rx Consulting

Josie Phillips-Ross PharmD, ABAAHP, FAAMM
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Phillips Family Pharmacy and Functional PharmD Consulting

Emlah Tubuo, PharmD, MSc
Owner, Pharmacist, Powell Pharmacy
Emlah NaturalsTM, Founder and CEO

Annette Duncan, PharmD
Owner, Pharmacist
Wynn’s Pharmacy

Corine T. Ferebee, Josie Phillips-Ross, Emlah Tubuo, Annette Duncan have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Course fee includes course, course materials, and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor.
Course is non-refundable.
Initial Release Date: October 1, 2024
Planned Expiration Date: October 1, 2027

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