Covid-19: Integrative Perspectives
Prior to 2020, a module dealing with potential pandemics would have been historical and hypothetical, and likely ignored. A lot can change in a short time. New Covid research emerges daily, if not weekly, and global infection data is readily available to anyone with internet access. Now, interest is focused upon options for post-viral syndromes, aka "Long Covid" symptoms, that are seen in 50% or more of convalescent cases.
Educational Purpose
Participants will gain an understanding of the pandemic with a global perspective, and to consider Integrative Medicine approaches to the disease and its sequelae.
Curriculum
- Immunity and Vaccines
- Covid-19 Testing
- Covid-19 Prophylaxis
- Long Covid: Integrative Approaches
Course Objectives
- Describe the general properties of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
- Identify key steps in the pathophysiology of Covid infection.
- Recognize possible integrative medicine approaches applicable to COVID "long hauler" symptoms.
- Recommend Integrative Medicine prophylactic interventions for Covid.
- Describe the available vaccinations for Covid infection and their site of action.
Completion Requirements
Complete all the course work, course evaluation, and the final test with a score of 70% or better. Upon successful completion you will be able to print your certificate of completion.
Target Audience
This online enduring material educational program is designed for physicians, advanced nurse practitioners, and physician assistants and other health care providers who have an interest in the prevention and treatment of Covid-19.
Enrollment
You can register and start immediately. If you register for the course and pay with a credit card you will have immediate access to the course. Once your registration is complete, logout and log back in and your course will be listed on the campus page. If you cannot remember your account information, click the Forgot Password link on the login page and it will be emailed to you.
Covid-19: Integrative Perspectives (2022-2024) Disclosure & Education Credit Info
Completion Requirements
Complete all the course work, course evaluation, and the final test with a score of 70% or better. You are allowed unlimited re-attempts. Upon successful completion, you will be able to print your certificate of completion.
ACCME/AMA PRA Accreditation and CME Designation Statement
The University of Arizona College of Medicine — Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine — Tucson designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Current Approval Period - CME
06/20/2022-06/19/2024
Most Recent Review by Author: March 31, 2022
Completion Requirements
Complete all the course work, course evaluation, and the final test with a score of 70% or better. You are allowed unlimited re-attempts. Upon successful completion, you will be able to print your certificate of completion.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Information
All Faculty, CME Planning Committee Members, and the CME Office Reviewers have disclosed that they do not have any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.
Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this activity.
Faculty / Authors
Randy Horwitz, MD, PhD; Medical Director, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine
Concepta Merry, MD, PhD; Clinical Professor, Clinical Medicine, Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine
Nathan Anderson, LAc; Dean of Clinical Education, Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Siri Chand Khalsa, MD; Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Holistic Medicine, Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master
George Schatz, LAc; Clinical Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine, University of Arizona
Planning Committee
Randy Horwitz, MD, PhD; Medical Director, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine
Concepta Merry, MD, PhD; Clinical Professor, Clinical Medicine, Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine
Reviewers
Randy Horwitz, MD, PhD; Medical Director, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine