VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY
CLASSROOM TAUGHT
This course examines the causes of Vitamin D deficiency, treatment options, medical indications for use and when to refer.
When treating the symptoms of a disease or disorder, practitioners are reminded that this falls under the remit of the CQC or equivalent, whereas supplementation currently does not.
The Vitamin D injections referred to in this course are prescription-only medicines and come under the regulation of the MHRA. Prescription-only medication cannot be advertised to the Public and should only be administered after a thorough patient consultation & assessment for suitability. The patient is fully aware of the benefits and possible risks.
This course is only available to doctors, dentists, pharmacists, registered nurses, paramedics and dietitians.
Course includes:
- Importance of vitamin D
- Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency
- Diagnosis & testing
- Causes of vitamin D deficiency
- Interpretation of blood testing
- Diet & supplements’
- Treatment options
- Contraindications
Non-prescribers must work with a prescriber.
- Referral
- Route of administration & technique
- Anaphylaxis
- Monitoring
- Advertising & promotion
- Practical Session with manikins and live patients
- Practical session intra-muscular injections. Suitable for practitioners who need an update on IM injections or those who need to demonstrate practical application for their insurers.
Duration
Half Day
Face to Face
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Certification
CPD certificate upon completion
Cost
£240.00