Natural Medicines Package
Course Overview
The course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of common natural and complementary health products used by patients today. This bundle explores dietary patterns, supplements, and microbiome therapies frequently integrated into personal wellness and chronic disease management. Each module emphasizes safety, efficacy, and the healthcare professional's role in patient education and clinical decision support.
The bundle examines popular nutrition trends and natural products—including plant-based and ketogenic diets, medicinal mushrooms, microbiome-supporting agents, and supplements for aging—while identifying those that may be misused or pose risks to patient health. By understanding the evidence, uses, and safety concerns of these natural medicines, healthcare professionals can provide evidence-based recommendations and appropriate safety warnings to their patients.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the principles, health benefits, and potential risks associated with common dietary patterns such as plant-based, ketogenic, DASH, and Mediterranean diets.
- Explain the evidence supporting or refuting the use of medicinal (non-psychedelic) mushrooms for various health conditions.
- Evaluate the risks and benefits of common supplements used to promote healthy aging and support physical and cognitive health.
- Recognize supplements that are commonly misused or abused, and describe strategies to counsel patients on their safe and appropriate use.
- Interpret current evidence regarding prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and synbiotics, and apply this knowledge to provide evidence-based recommendations in patient care.
About the Author/Presenter
NatMed Staff
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE 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.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
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