AZ CE Renewal Course 201

Course overview

Hours 1 - 3 *Identify different types of natural anti-inflammatories. *Determine which anti-inflammatory is best for a particular patient. *Develop an anti-inflammatory diet. *Examine the concept of health and aging. *Determine an appropriate lifestyle to increase the chances of living longer. *Analyze various diets and dietary patterns that play a role in aging. *Ascertain which foods are of greater benefit in regards to aging and longevity. *Develop an appropriate anti-aging diet. *Identify the risk factors associated with osteoporosis. *Outline a beneficial diet for osteoporosis. *Determine an appropriate supplement protocol. *Examine the role of exercise in the treatment of osteoporosis. Hour 4 *Analyze the role between diet and the immune system. *Design a nutrition supplement program to stimulate the immune system. *Develop a nutrition program for colds, flu, sore throat, and infections. *Understand basic detoxification techniques. *Examine the role of nutrition and diet in regards to chronic fatigue syndrome. Hour 5 *Define and explain the chronic illnesses so prevalent in today's society. *Recognize and calculate life expectancy statistics. *Describe the difference between traditional and modern (commercial diets). *Distinguish the differences between raw and pasteurized milk. *Recognize the difference between healthy and commercial butter and eggs. *Discuss the difference between hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated fats/oils. Hour 6 *Contrast the differences between lacto fermented and non-fermented soy (tofu, edamame). *Compare breast milk to soy formula. *Identify the difference between sea salt and industrialized salt. *Summarize the benefits of cholesterol. *Explain the dangers of cholesterol lowering drugs. *List the benefits of sunlight. Hour 7 *Identify the risk factors associated with osteoporosis. *Outline a beneficial diet for osteoporosis. *Determine an appropriate supplement protocol. *Examine the role of exercise in the treatment of osteoporosis. Hour 8 *Recognize normal cognitive and memory lapses and signs of declining cognition. *Differentiate the assessment tools and the pros & cons of each. *Review evidence-based dietary patterns and specific foods that impact cognition. *Review additional evidence-based lifestyle factors that contribute to cognition. *Summarize dietary supplements which may impact cognition. Hour 9 *Recognize 5 categories of early aging. *Identify nutrient deficiencies associated with aging. *Examine epigenetics in aging, specifically COMT and MTHFR. *Review stress physiology and its contribution to aging. *Review contributions of microbiome to healthy physiology and aging. Hour 10 *Design an effective nutrition treatment program for carpal tunnel syndrome. *Develop a nutritional treatment program for Multiple Sclerosis. *Investigate the role of nutrition and supplements in regards to the treatment of headaches. *Understand how nutrition and nutrition supplements can influence dementia. *Identify appropriate diet and supplement agents in the treatment of dementia. Hour 11 *Apply the changes in the 2022 ICD-10 code set to the clinical diagnosis process. *Compare examination findings, coupled with history, to select the most appropriate written diagnosis. *Document within the clinical record your thought process of selecting diagnostic codes. *Classify diagnoses in order of severity and hierarchy to match projected treatment plan. Hour 12 *Properly document "doctor thinking" daily in routine patient visit documentation. *Recognize the role of the PART documentation process in Routine Office Visit notes. *Identify and execute the key components of written assessment in daily documentation. *Recognize aspects of documentation and coding of Route Office Visits (ROV) whether active treatment, preventative maintenance, or wellness care. *Distinguish the unique components of Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan.