• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  Intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating have gained in popularity over the past several years due to its perceived benefits in weight loss, chronic disease management, and longevity. This course will be an exploration into the history, literature, and clinical applications of fasting. In addition, the proper adjustment of medications in patients choosing to fast, contraindications, and strategies for successful fasting will also be addressed.
  

  Handouts

  • Slide Document :   22038H04_6pp.pdf Download

  • Slide Document :   22038H04_2pp.pdf Download

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacist

  Define various types of fasting

  Recall the proposed mechanisms by which fasting may provide benefits

  Describe the appropriate medication adjustments in a patient who is participating in a fasting protocol

  Pharmacy Technician

  Describe the appropriate medication adjustments in a patient who is participating in a fasting protocol

  Recall the proposed mechanisms by which fasting may provide benefits

  Define various types of fasting

  Nurse

  Define various types of fasting

  Recall the proposed mechanisms by which fasting may provide benefits

  Describe the appropriate medication adjustments in a patient who is participating in a fasting protocol

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-913037

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacist 0798-0000-22-038-H04-P
  Pharmacy Technician 0798-0000-22-038-H04-T
  Nurse 0798-0000-22-038-H04-N
  

  PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  PharmCon is an approved course provider for continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing. PharmCon is also recognized by the California Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing programs.

  In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation.

• Activity INSTRUCTION

  Faculty

  Cory  Jenks, PharmD, MHP, BCPS, BCACP Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, Optum

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