Statins: What Dietitians Need to Know — Learn the History of the Use of Statin Medications, as Well as the Role RDs Play in the Management of Patients With Hyperlipidemia

This continuing education course examines the history of the use of statin medications, as well as the role RDs play in the management of patients with hyperlipidemia. It addresses food-drug interactions, medication side effects, and complementary therapies to help manage patients at risk of heart attack or stroke.

Course content appeared as the CPE Monthly in the December 2017 edition of Today’s Dietitian.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Compare the lipid levels of patients with standardized practice guidelines.
  2. Evaluate the benefits and side effects of statin medications.
  3. Determine drug/nutrient interactions that may occur with the use of statin medications.
  4. Provide guidelines for dietary modifications and supplement use for patients taking statin medications.

Additional Information

Suggested CDR Learning Codes: 
3070, 4040, 5090, 5160
Suggested CDR Performance Indicators: 
8.3.1, 8.3.6, 10.4.3
CDR Activity Type: 
720
CPE Level: 
2
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 CDR
Course opens: 
12/06/2017
Course expires: 
12/05/2020
CE Club cost:
$12.00
CE Club cost:
$0.00
Cost:
$24.00
Rating: 
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Ana Gabriela Reisdorf, MS, RD, CDE, is a nutrition consultant and writer based in Lake Forest, California.

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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