Continuing Education Credits
6.75 hours of general CE credits & 4.25 pharmacy CEs for Naturopathic Doctors (11 CEs total)
11 CEs for LAcs - self-study 

Pricing: $275 non-members and $200 members: members, use your member coupon code at checkout

Original date of conference: April 9-10, 2016

Conference Description
Keeping up to date in primary care practice is key to providing the best naturopathic care to our patients. This conference will emphasize clinical updates in a vast array of topics common in naturopathic primary care settings, including cardiovascular disease, asthma, men’s health, clinical emergency preparedness, dermatology, geriatric medicine and pre-conception care. We have an all-star lineup of speakers ready to share their clinical expertise and who will provide you with the latest in naturopathic and integrative diagnostics, treatment and management. If you see a variety of different complaints in your office on a regular basis, then this conference is for you! If you want to practice high quality, cutting edge primary care medicine, you won’t want to miss this conference!

Conventional and Naturopathic Approaches to Asthma Diagnosis and Treatment, Dr. Matt Baral, ND
As licensed primary care physicians, naturopathic doctors are expected to be knowledgeable about the management of acute and chronic asthma. In addition, parents come to us with the desire for updated knowledge and will expect their children to be provided with evidence-based treatments. This lecture will consist of a detailed synopsis of the recent research in asthma care, both conventional and naturopathic. Naturopathic therapies for asthma and other existing treatments that might be underutilized will be discussed. Pharmaceutical medications will be addressed. 

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Preconception Care for Overweight and Obese Clients, Dr. Bonnie Nedrow, ND
Overweight and obese women are at an increased risk for gestational diabetes mellitus, hypertension, preeclampsia, and cesarean delivery. Maternal obesity contributes to programing the developing fetus for future obesity and chronic disease in adulthood, and puts babies at increased risk for prematurity, stillbirth, congenital anomalies, neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, childhood obesity, and asthma. Obesity and metabolic syndrome in men have been linked to infertility, as well an increase in an array of poor health outcomes in their children including dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, Autism spectrum, stillbirth, and cancer. Preventative measures can be taken by offering preconception counseling, including a discussion of the risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome to the health of future offspring.

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Emergency Preparedness for the Primary Care Practice – Hope for the best, Prepare for the Worst 
Dr. Paul Anderson, ND
In-office medical emergencies can come in many forms and require basic, but focused, assessment and response for optimal outcomes. Having managed emergency situations in hospitals, clinics and on interstate highways – as well as having taught emergency medicine for many years – Dr. Anderson will get right to the main points doctors need in such situations. After years of troubleshooting doctor response failures in emergencies, Dr. Anderson has synthesized a fast track program to update and make any office fast, efficient and effective in an emergency situation.

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Geriatric Primary Care for Naturopathic Doctors, Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND
The demand for physicians working in geriatrics is rapidly rising and naturopathic doctors are uniquely suited to fill this need. Find out about how caring for the aging population has changed in the last decade and review key geriatric issues. Specific updates on Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular health, poly-pharmacy, end of life care and more will be included. This presentation will provide you with solid clinical information, delivered with enthusiasm and good humor.

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Cardiovascular Diagnosis using Biomarker Assessment in a Gender Specific Model for Optimal Treatment Outcomes for Women, Dr. Decker Weiss, ND
Discrepancies in cardiovascular care have been well documented since the 1970’s. From EKG placement to lipid ranges, women’s cardiovascular anatomy physiology is simply different than men. However, conventional models have lagged behind in implementing gender specific models to cardiovascular diagnostics and treatment, which have added to overall morbidity and mortality. Now, a simple, gender specific, diagnostic and treatment model can be applied to your patients.

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Acne, Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis: Update on Etiopathogenesis, Conventional and Naturopathic Treatment, Dr. Michael Traub, ND
Important research on the causes and treatment of acne, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis has been recently published. Join Dr. Michael Traub, who brings his considerable expertise in naturopathic dermatology to cover key dermatological conditions and how to treat them effectively with naturopathic therapies.

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Update on Naturopathic Primary Care for Men’s Health and Urology, Dr. Eric Yarnell, ND
Dr. Yarnell will discuss various common and important urological conditions that often affect men, such as kidney stones, UTIs, BPH, and more. He will provide a thoughtful update on the controversy of PSA testing for screening for prostate cancer and how to identify and work with patients with low-grade prostate cancer. Other recent advances and new understandings of men’s health, such as how pelvic floor dysfunction is involved in chronic prostatitis and how urinary tract infection is ultimately a foodborne illness, will be presented. A thorough review of new and common urological medications will be included. Case examples will be used to highlight practical information throughout.

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