Irritable Bowel Syndrome | ContinuingEducation.com

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Course Overview

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most commonly diagnosed GI disorder in the United States. It can limit activities of daily living, productivity, socialization, and travel, significantly decreasing quality of life. It is well accepted that food plays a role in IBS; however, there is no one food that causes everyone to have symptoms, and there is no one diet to manage symptoms. Practitioners working with IBS patients need to know how to design an individualized diet using accepted management practices and new diet and integrative therapies. The goal of this course is to educate healthcare professionals about IBS, treatment options, dietary and lifestyle modifications, supplements, and pharmacological agents that can help patients manage symptoms with this chronic condition.

About the Course Author

Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND is a SME Writer focused on topics related to food, nutrition & dietetics for Relias. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and has been a certified diabetes educator since 2003. Ms. Stefanski earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and a master's degree in Adult Education with a special focus on distance learning. She was an adjunct instructor in the Stabler Department of Nursing at York College of Pennsylvania for 13 years. Stefanski is the owner of Stefanski Nutrition Services where she specializes in pediatric nutrition, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and sports nutrition. Stefanski serves as national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.

Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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American Nurses Credentialing Center

1.50HOURS

In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC 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.
California Board of Registered Nursing

1.50HOURS

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791 Nurses will receive 1.5 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing

1.50HOURS

District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.5 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing

1.50HOURS

Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.5 contact hours for participating in this course.
Commission on Dietetic Registration

1.50HOURS

As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is accredited to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition

1.50HOURS

Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition accepts medical errors courses approved by any Board within the Division of Medical Quality Assurance of the Florida Department of Health. Relias Learning, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Nursing, provider # 50-290. This course is approved for 1.5 contact hours.
Georgia Board of Nursing

1.50HOURS

Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.5 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing

1.50HOURS

This program was approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education Program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.5 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing

1.50HOURS

West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.5 contact hours for participating in this course.
Certified Health Education Specialist

1.50HOURS

Sponsored by Relias LLC, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 1.5 total Category I continuing education contact hours.
New Mexico Board of Nursing

1.50HOURS

New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.5 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing

1.50HOURS

Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.5 contact hours for participating in this course.

Course Details

Course Code:

REL-ACU-0-RD60229
Hours:

1.50
Type:

Online Course
Release Date:

2020-03-01
Expiration Date:

2023-01-31
Learning Objectives:

Define irritable bowel syndrome and identify the key symptoms.; Describe at least six dietary modifications that may help relieve irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.; Describe how irritable bowel syndrome is diagnosed and treated.
Outline:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Vignette
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Signs and Symptoms
Possible Causes
Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth
A Diagnostic Challenge
Nutritional Assessment
Dietary Guidelines
Mealtime Strategies
FODMAP for IBS
Gluten
Assessing the Need for Fiber
Drug Therapies
Probiotics
Physical Activity
Alternative Therapies for IBS
Prognosis
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
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Target Audience:

The target audience for this course is: Health Educators; Level II level Dietitians; Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Course Delivery Method and Format:

Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
Disclosures:

Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.