Fecal Microbiota Transplantation

Suggested CDR Learning Codes: 4040, 5220, 5270, 5420
Suggested CDR Performance Indicators: 8.3.1, 8.3.6, 8.3.7
CPE Level 2
CDR Activity Type 740

This continuing education course describes the process of fecal microbiota transplantation and the evidence that supports its use as an intervention for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection and other clinical disorders. In addition, it explores the various protocols that have been used and the regulatory issues that the process has faced.

This program is not approved for continuing education credit for DTRs.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education course, nutrition professionals should be better able to:

  1. Describe the process of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT).
  2. Explain the clinical applications of the procedure.
  3. Summarize the evidence that supports the use of FMT for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection.
  4. Discuss the perceived impact of FDA regulation of the procedure on its use.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 CDR
Course opens: 
12/09/2016
Course expires: 
12/08/2019
CE Club cost:
$12.00
CE Club cost:
$0.00
Cost:
$24.00
Rating: 
0

Megan Baumler, PhD, RD is a professor at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee.

The author has no relevant disclosures to report regarding this program.  She has certified that no conflict of interest exists for this program.  View our disclosure policy.

Available Credit

  • 2.00 CDR

Price

CE Club cost:
$12.00
CE Club cost:
$0.00
Cost:
$24.00
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