LIVE EVENT - Treating Alzheimers and Dementia with Chinese Medicine
September 24, 2023 - 1pm PDT, 4pm EDT
While the most common form of dementia, there are lots of different types other than Alzheimer’s. This course will examine these dementias from both biomedical and Chinese points of view, and discuss Chinese medical diagnostics and therapeutics.
Course Overview
This is a Live Webinar event that will be held on September 24, 2023 - 1pm PDT, 4pm EDT.
5.5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, considered the 6th most common cause of death in the United States, but according to the National Institute of Health, it should be ranked third. While the most common form of dementia, there are lots of different types other than Alzheimer’s. This course will examine these dementias from both biomedical and Chinese points of view, and discuss Chinese medical diagnostics and therapeutics. Often biomedical treatment involves pharmaceuticals with adverse drug reactions. Chinese medicine can help treat and support patients with dementia. Participants will leave with a real-world approach to treating these conditions.
The recordings will be made available for you to review after the event!
Objectives
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Understand Alzheimer’s and other dementias from a biomedical perspective.
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Apply Chinese and biomedical diagnostics to patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
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Develop appropriate and effective treatment strategies.
Outline
September 24, 2023 - 1pm PDT, 4pm EDT (3 hrs)
Introduction.
Discuss Western medical diagnosis of Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Discuss Western medical treatment of Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Discuss the Chinese medical diagnosis of Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Discuss the Chinese medical treatment of Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Teacher
Greg Sperber
Dr. Greg Sperber is an author and also holds a Masters and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He is a professor at PCOM and speaks internationally on TCM business and drug-herb interactions.
Disclaimers
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Live Webinar
This event is a Live Webinar, and will be attended by online streaming.
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Unlimited Access & CEUS
You will have unlimited access to the event recordings for as long as they are on Net of Knowledge, so that you can keep reviewing and learning from over the years.
Live CEUs are only granted if you have attended the live session in full. If you miss part of the event, non-live CEUs may be made available, but are not guaranteed. Please check the course description to see whether this event provides non-live CEUs.
If non-live CEUs are made available, their number will often be less than the live CEUs, as recordings are edited and trimmed.
Non-live CEU requirements must be completed within 1 year from the purchase. During this time, you must view the training and complete any required documents to get your certificate. You must also print and save your certificate for your own records.
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Cancellation Policy
Please note we do not offer refunds for our recorded online courses/webinars.
If you missed your live event, you will be able to watch the recordings afterwards.
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CEUs:
Approved By: NCCAOM (2), Standard Certificate (2)
Pending: California
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Language: English
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Course Type: Live Webinar
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Course Length: 2 h
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Course Notes: Notes may or may not be provided with this event.
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Access Period: Lifetime Access to Recordings
