Registration open through 12/15/2023 10:59 PM.
After you register, an automatic email will be sent to you with a link to the course and the materials. Please allow up to 10 minutes after registration for the email to arrive.
This course is 100% online and self-paced.
Value: $40.00
Cost:
- $12.00 for general registrants
- $0 for:
* Methodist Health System employees
* NMC students (do not receive CE)
* NMC Alumni
We welcome all nurses, physicians, social workers, mental health practitioners, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professions interested in learning more about the microbiome and how that impacts our health.
Robert Luby, MD, Director of Medical Education Initiative with Institute of Functional Medicine
Robert Penn, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist/Medical Director of Healthcare Epidemiology and Infection Prevention, Nebraska Methodist Hospital
The microbiome plays a crucial role in optimal daily operation of the human body. This program will focus on tools and practical tips to start and/or maintain this lifestyle.
Program Objectives:
- Identify toxins that affect the microbiome
- Discuss lifestyle behaviors to build immunity
- List practical tips for healthcare providers, and individuals to positively impact their microbiome
In order to receive continuing education contact hours for this event, you must meet the following completion requirements:
- View/complete all course materials and content.
- Completion/submission of evaluation form within 30 days of completing materials.
Estimate course length: 1 hour
Nursing
1.0 contact hours awarded. Midwest Multistate Division Approved Provider #NE1025-1.
Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Mental Health Practitioners
This offering meets the continuing education criteria for 1.0 clock hours for Nebraska licensed mental health practitioners.
Occupational Therapy
This offering meets the continuing education criteria for 1.0 clock hours for Nebraska occupational therapists and certified occupational therapy assistants.
Physical Therapy
This offering meets the continuing education criteria for 1.0 clock hours for Nebraska physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Physician
The Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development is accredited by the Nebraska Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Respiratory Care Practitioners
This offering meets the continuing education criteria for 1.0 clock hours for Nebraska licensed mental health practitioners.
Social Work
This offering meets the continuing education criteria for 1.0 clock hours for Nebraska Social Workers.
Speech Therapy
This offering meets the continuing education criteria for 1.0 clock hours for Nebraska Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
Education
1.0 education hours. Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development assigns education hours based on 60 minutes of classroom instruction for each offering. Participants may use these for their professional continuing education hours and toward re-licensure if so approved within the standards and guidelines of their discipline.
Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development awards educational contact hours to the disciplines listed above. Each professional is accountable to understand their accrediting/licensing body's standards and requirements. The definitive source of information on continuing education requirements is your state or national regulatory board.
In accordance with ANCC, Midwest Multistate Division, ACCME, Nebraska Medical Association, and other accrediting body regulations, the following program disclosures are made:
Presence/Absence of Conflict of Interest
No conflicts of interest were identified by planners or presenters.
Commercial Support
This program has not received any commercial support.
Expiration Date for Awarding Contact Hours
Release Date: 5/27/22
Review Date: 5/27/24
Expiration Date: 5/27/25
All course requirements must be completed by this date for eligibility to receive credit.
Disclaimer
All content provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for individualized professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Nothing contained herein establishes or shall be used to establish a standard of care.
Joint Provider
This activity is being jointly provided by Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development and The Institute for Functional Medicine.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Nebraska Medical Association (NMA) through the joint providership of Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development and The Institute for Functional Medicine. Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development is accredited by the NMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Be the first to know about courses like this one! 
Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development
720 N. 87th Street
Omaha, NE 68114
Questions? Email abigail.bynum@methodistcollege.edu