This program is presented by RxSchool.
There is no financial support for this program.

Course Overview

Questions about vitamin and mineral use are asked of the pharmacy professional each and every day. Since use of these supplements has increased in recent years, current standards, and risk and benefit knowledge is essential to the practicing pharmacist. Join RxSchool to learn more about the "ABCs" of vitamins and minerals.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this continuing education lesson, the pharmacist will be able to: Discuss the FDA’s and manufacturers’ responsibilities as outlined in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994. Describe the functions and indications, safety, and drug interactions for Vitamin A -carotenoids, B vitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E. Describe the functions and indications, safety, and drug interactions for the minerals: calcium, selenium, magnesium, and zinc. List the dosing regimens for disease states or for the prevention of health conditions. Discuss guidelines for the use of the internet by consumers to obtain information on vitamins and minerals and beneficial web sites available to the public and pharmacists. At the conclusion of this continuing education lesson, the pharmacy technician will be able to: Discuss the key responsibilities of the FDA in regulating supplements. Describe the primary functions of Vitamin A -carotenoids, B vitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E. Describe the primary function for the minerals: calcium, selenium, magnesium, and zinc. Name one question about vitamins that you will refer to a pharmacist. You must attend the entire webinar and complete a assessment and evaluation in order to earn your Statement of Credit.

Target Audience

Pharmacists Pharmacy Technicians

Faculty

JoAnne Conrad, M.S., L.D. Licensed Dietitian JoAnne Conrad is a licensed dietitian in the State of California. She has worked as a manager in the Department of Internal Medicine at Kaiser Permanente. She has also been a Project Manager for Health Connect and Supervisor of the Cardio Protective Clinic at Kaiser Permanente. JoAnne has also served as a clinical research monitor and supervisor.

Faculty Disclosure:

RxSchool has a Full and Fair Disclosure Policy that requires course faculty to communicate any real or apparent commercial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. JoAnne Conrad has no conflicts of interest to disclose.

Course Accreditation Information:

ACPE - Pharmacists Accreditation Credit Hours: 2 Expiration Date: 09/01/2013 ACPE UPN: 0372-0000-10-017-L01-P       Release Date: 09/01/2010   RxSchool is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

ACPE - Technicians Accreditation Credit Hours: 2 Expiration Date: 09/01/2013 ACPE UPN: 0372-0000-10-017-L01-T       Release Date: 09/01/2010   RxSchool is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.