Fatty Liver Disease: Nonalchoholic
Hours: 1.50
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has a widespread prevalence in the U.S., with incidence rates increasing in parallel with the rise in obesity rates (Sharma & John, 2021b). Treatment for NAFLD is distinct from other types of chronic liver disease in that the primary therapy is lifestyle modification with an emphasis on weight loss. Currently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any pharmacological treatments for NAFLD, but some medications have led to improvements in cardiometabolic comorbidities. Many cases of early-stage NAFLD will go undiagnosed due to a lack of screening, but disease progression can be prevented if found early. This course will review the risk factors for developing NAFLD and best practices for the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of the disease.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has a widespread prevalence in the U.S., with incidence rates increasing in parallel with the rise in obesity rates (Sharma & John, 2021b). Treatment for NAFLD is distinct from other types of chronic liver disease in that the primary therapy is lifestyle modification with an emphasis on weight loss. Currently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any pharmacological treatments for NAFLD, but some medications have led to improvements in cardiometabolic comorbidities. Many cases of early-stage NAFLD will go undiagnosed due to a lack of screening, but disease progression can be prevented if found early. This course will review the risk factors for developing NAFLD and best practices for the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of the disease.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
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.
Nurses will receive 1.50 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Commission on Dietetic Registration
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.
Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (Dietary)
Approved for 1.50 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-D1058. This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This course is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
Recall the etiology and pathophysiology of NAFLD.
Recall methods for the diagnosis and assessment of NAFLD.
Decide appropriate treatments for the management of NAFLD.
Outline:
Laboratory Testing and Imaging
Sonja’s Treatment Prescription
Section 5: Special Considerations
Interprofessional Collaboration
Subject Matter Expert: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. After completing her internship with The Detroit Medical Center in 2007, she began working in various academic medical centers in Ohio and North Carolina. She has experience in providing nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings. Her areas of nutrition specialty include oncology, cardio-thoracic transplant, renal, and general medicine. Meredith has been a guest speaker for numerous cancer survivorship groups and presented telemedicine lectures for North Carolina community colleges. She founded and ran an oncology teaching garden at the SECU Family House for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment at The University of North Carolina. She is currently a SME writer for Relias. Disclosure: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
The target audience for this course is: Dietitians; Nurses; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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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.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
