OVERVIEW

*In-Person and Live Webinar Attendance Options

This course will provide APPs and other healthcare providers with the latest and most up-to-date guidelines, and diagnostic and management modalities in GI niches not typically discussed in formal training. Thursday will focus on gut health and diet in IBD, as well as a social/networking event and a keynote speaker. Friday will cover bariatric endoscopy and weight loss medications, enteral nutrition, multiple hepatology topics, pelvic floor dysfunction, and more. Small-group case discussions engage participants' involvement in creating differentials and diagnosing acute GI/hepatology disease, and care related to advanced endoscopy procedures. Our goal continues to focus on the gastroenterology education of APPs as they play an integral role in this field, although all providers are welcome.

OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this course, learners should be able to:

1. Assess current evidence for dietary therapies in IBD
2. Identify common gastrointestinal symptoms that overlap
3. Integrate evidence-based strategies to distinguish IBD from IBS in gastroenterology patients
4. Review the management of IBS in patients with IBD
5. Assess the evidence for early versus delayed surgery in Crohn’s disease patients
6. Identify which patients are appropriate to refer for evaluation for endoscopic obesity management
7. Discuss how to manage common complications related to tube feeding
8. Identify when a liver biopsy is needed in the diagnosis or work-up of presumed drug induced liver injury
9. List medications that are approved for the use of alcohol abuse disorder
10. Outline the initial work-up prior to referral to a pelvic floor specialist

ACCREDITATION

In support of improving patient care, University of Minnesota, Interprofessional Continuing Education 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.

American Academy of PAs (AAPA) - University of Minnesota, Interprofessional Continuing Education has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for AAPA Category 1 CME credits; determination of credits is pending review. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - This activity is eligible for ANCC contact hours; the number of hours is pending.

American Medical Association (AMA) - This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Determination of exact number of credits is pending.

MN Board of Dietetics & Nutrition Practice - An application will be submitted to the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice. Determination of credit eligibility is pending.

Other Healthcare Professionals - Other healthcare professionals who participate in this CE activity may submit their certificate of participation to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

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