Looking for Answers: The Microbiome in Autism
Webcast
0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ ...OVERVIEW
Looking for Answers: The Microbiome in Autism is organized by Boston Children's Hospital.
Release Date : 04/22/2024
Expiration Date : 04/22/2027
Topic:
Autism, Behavioral Health, Gastroenterology/nutrition, Neurology, Psychology, Social Work
Description:
In this evidence-based presentation, Dr. Stacy Kahn discusses the role of the microbiome in human health and disease. Dr. Kahn explores the role of diet and other factors in the development of the microbiome, and problems caused by a compromised microbiome. Dr. Kahn also reviews the fundamentals of Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) and recent studies that address the impact of FMT on autism. This course is one of a five-part video lecture series: “Managing Medical Issues in Autism.” The other topics in the series cover Behavior and GI issues in Autism, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Treatment of Children with Autism and GI Problems, and Communication of Pain and Illness with Autism. The series was made possible thanks to the generous support of the American Institute for Neuro-Integrative Development (AIND). All five presentations from the series are available as stand-alone courses.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this educational program, learners will be able to:
- Discuss the multiple factors known to alter gut microbial communities.
- Detail healthiest suggestions about diet interventions to assist the microbiome.
- Explain the process of Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) and the highly controlled methods for donor acceptance.
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Social Worker:
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Boston Children’s Hospital is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Boston Children’s Hospital maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 0.75 ACE CE continuing education credits.
Psychologist:
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. This course has been approved for 0.75 continuing education credits.
Physician:
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Physician Assistant:
Boston Children’s Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credits for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is Valid unit 4/22/27. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nurse:
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 0.75 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianPhysician AssistantSocial WorkerPhysical TherapistNursesDietitianNurse PractitionersPsychologistsSPECIALITIES
PsychiatryOccupational MedicinePediatricsClinical Psychology
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