Safety Regulations for Herbal or Supplement Practice

Course overview

There are national FDA regulations regarding methods & procedures that all professionals that recommend, prescribe, buy, sell, dispense, compound, or mix herbs or supplements must know and adhere to. They are known as 'cGMP', and this course gives the history, rationale, and benefits of the guidelines. It provides how they actually benefit your practice, as they are based on safety, but they also provide patient satisfaction and compliance. The course includes many resources and specifics for implementation in your practice. Including: the major headings within cGMP and step by step instructions on why and how to implement them, safety and cleanliness requirements of the herbal practitioner and of the clinic space and staff responsibilities, and labeling specifics. Note: Florida Rules, 64B1, requires adherence to all FDA requirements, including labeling, when using herbs or dietary supplements in licensed practice.