SKINtegrative Series 2024
Accreditation
Activity Overview
The course explores the rise of chronic and autoimmune diseases, the role of gut health in dermatologic conditions, the prevalence of food additives and environmental toxins, and the impact of stress and burnout on healthcare providers. Learners also explore trending health topics such as the use of cannabinoids and the controversy around gluten consumption. By integrating nutritional science, environmental health, and holistic wellness, the course
empowers healthcare professionals to make informed decisions for themselves and better counsel their patients.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for an audience of Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistants.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the relationship between gut health and skin health
- Identify common food additives, toxins, and environmental chemicals that may contribute to chronic illness and dermatologic conditions
- Discuss the role of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), gluten, and trans fats in contributing to or exacerbating skin and systemic diseases.
- Recognize the signs and contributing factors of healthcare provider burnout.
- Evaluate current research and clinical relevance of cannabinoids and gluten sensitivity.
Criteria for Success
To obtain a certificate of completion, a score of 80% or better on the post-test is required. Please proceed with the activity until
you have successfully completed this program, answered all test questions, completed the post-test and evaluation, and have
received a digital copy of your certificate. You must participate in the entire activity to receive credit. There is no fee to
participate in this activity. If you have questions about this activity, please contact AKH Inc. at byron@akhcme.com.
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and BCI Management and Communications. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare 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.
Physicians
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
Credit being awarded: 4.75 ANCC contact hours
Physician Associate
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until . PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nurse Practitioners
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Standards of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) through the joint providership of AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and BCI Management and Communications. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 030803. This activity is approved for 4.75 contact hours.
Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this activity.
Disclosures
| Name | Relationship | Commercial Interest |
|---|---|---|
| Tracee Blackburn, PA-C (faculty) | N/A | Nothing to disclose |
| Brittany Scurto, PA-C (faculty) | N/A | Nothing to disclose |
| Risha Bellomo, PA (faculty/planner) | N/A | Nothing to disclose |
| Dorothy Caputo, MA, BSN, RN – VP, Healthcare Continuing Education and Operations | N/A | Nothing to disclose |
| Bernadette Makar, MSN, APRN-BC, NP-C (planner/reviewer) | N/A | Nothing to disclose |
| Michele Bielarski, RN (planner/reviewer) | N/A | Nothing to disclose |
| AKH Inc Staff and Planners | N/A | Nothing to disclose |
| BCI Management and Communication Staff and Planners | N/A | Nothing to disclose |
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The author must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with ineligible companies whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflicts of interest are mitigated by AKH prior to accreditation of the activity. AKH planners and reviewers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use and Investigational Product
This educational activity may include discussion of uses of agents that are investigational and/or unapproved by the FDA. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc. specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through participants misunderstanding of the content. If you would like to opt out from future communications from AKH please send an email to optout@akhcme.com with your information with “Opt Out” in the subject line.