A complete listing of currently available online programs is provided below. To access course materials and claim credit you must be registered and logged-in. Courses of interest must be selected and added to your FCMCME.org user account. Once selected course material links will be provided from within your individual User Record section of this website.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Hypothyroidism Are Linked To Low T3 Syndrome
Presented by:
Neal Rouzier, MD
Effective Date: July 11, 2018
Expiration Date: July 31, 2022
Credits: 1.0
Format:
Webinar
Fee:
$30.00
Dr. Rouzier, will be reviewing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and how the signs and symptoms are similar, to hypothyroidism. How many times these conditions are misdiagnosed and how to interpret your patient's medical condition to improve clinical outcomes.
Outcome Objectives:
Upon completion of this CME/CE activity the healthcare provider will be able to:
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Review the work-up and diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
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Recognize the many inflamed hormonal pathways in CFS.
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Discuss the pathophysiology involved in the development of CFS.
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Review thyroid lab tests as they pertain to CFS.
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Identify why it is called the hypometabolic syndrome.
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Review the studies that support normalizing TSH levels does NOT result in clinical euthyroidism.
To fully participate in this activity you must be Registered and Logged In to this website.
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Lateral Violence and Helping to Foster a Healthy Work Environment
WLM- Online
Presented by:
Ecoee Rooney, DNP, RN-BC, SANE-A
Effective Date: January 01, 2019
Expiration Date: March 31, 2023
Credits: 1.0
Format:
Webinar
Fee:
Free
The purpose of this course is to reflect on the current work environment, identify opportunities for improvements, and learn ways to promote a healthy workplace.
Participants will gain knowledge through improved communication, an environment that fosters inclusion and mutual support, and examine evidence-based practices that are within the control of the bedside nurse with the support of strong, caring nursing leadership.
Course code LVWLMODZ6 One Nursing Contact Hour
Outcome Objectives
Upon completion of this learning activity, participants will:
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Report increased knowledge in techniques that improve work relationships to foster an improved working environment.
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Report their intent to change their practice to include techniques that improve interpersonal wellness and mutual support
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Nitric Oxide Therapeutic Intervention: Bridging the Gap Between Microvascular Dysfunction and Cognitive Impairment
Presented by:
Nathan S. Bryan, Ph.D
Effective Date: September 01, 2019
Expiration Date: August 31, 2021
Credits: 1.0
Format:
Webinar
Fee:
$40.00
In this presentation, Nathan S. Bryan will provide an overview of the atmospheric and human nitrogen cycles and nitric oxide production pathways in humans. He will review evidence based nitric oxide research specific to vascular function and structure. In addition to nitric oxide production, he will review the importance of nitrate and how much is recommended daily for health benefits. Dr. Bryan will also discuss nitric oxide therapeutic interventional outcome data and how to control and regulate nitric oxide production
Outcome Objectives
Upon completion of this CME activity the healthcare provider will be able to:
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Recognize nitric oxide production pathways in humans.
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Demonstrate evidence on how NO affects vascular structure and function.
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Communicate evidence based nutritional strategies to restore and replete NO production in humans to restore vascular structure and function.
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Opioid Addiction: Challenging Cases in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Presented by:
Christine Mintz, MD
Effective Date: June 19, 2018
Expiration Date: June 19, 2021
Credits: 1.0
Format:
Webinar
Fee:
$15.00
It is estimated that each day more than 1000 people are treated in emergency departments for not using prescription opioids as prescribed. Combine this with illicit drug use and the cost of treatment and productivity losses related to addiction and we have a current epidemic costing Americans over 500 billion dollars and rising.
This interactive course will give the participant the resources and tools necessary to identify, educate and treat opioid tolerant and opioid addicted patients in primary care. We will cover the pathophysiology of opioids and their receptors, then we will transition to discussing tolerance vs. withdrawal and addiction. We will also review overdose antagonist medications, medication assisted treatments as well as briefly discuss new treatments and research on the horizon.
Outcome Objectives:
Upon completion of this CME/CE activity the healthcare provider will be able to:
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Describe the pathophysiology of opioid receptors in the reward pathway and how different opioids and opioid antagonists interact and bind to these receptors.
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Describe the common clinical features of chronic opioid abuse and suspected opioid withdrawal including appropriate diagnostic work-up.
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Discuss the current best practice treatment options for suspected opioid overdose including routes of administration and formulations as well as medication assisted treatment options.
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Identify new or emerging areas of research and treatment options for opioid dependence including pharmacologic and psychosocial strategies.
To fully participate in this activity you must be Registered and Logged In to this website.
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Reversal of Cognitive Decline: The Science, The Tools, and The Transformation
Presented by:
Kenneth S. Sharlin, M.D., M.P.H., IFMCP
Effective Date: August 01, 2019
Expiration Date: August 01, 2021
Credits: 1.0
Format:
Webinar
Fee:
$20.00
This presentation will address the burden of Alzheimer’s disease in the United States and the role of amyloid beta in the progression of this disease. You will be given the tools to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease through lifestyle medicine and modification.
Outcome Objectives
Upon completion of this CME activity the healthcare provider will be able to:
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Outline the burden of Alzheimer’s disease in the United States.
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Describe the role that the lipid-binding protein APoE4 plays in modifying the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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List at least two normal roles for amyloid beta in the brain.
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Describe the solutions lifestyle medicine provides to address the burden of Alzheimer’s disease.
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