Gastroenterology
Optimizing Outcomes in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Pharmacy Practice
This is a 30-minute CCCEP-accredited eCME program for Canadian HCPs. The goal of this program is to equip healthcare providers with knowledge about the management of irritable bowel syndrome in primary care.
DURATION
30 min
PROFESSION
Pharmacy
# OF CREDITS
1.0
ACCREDITATION
CCCEP, OPQ
EXPIRY DATE
2025-10-02
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal pain, altered bowel habits (such as constipation, diarrhea, or both), and bloating. The goal of IBS management is to improve symptoms related to IBS, prevent complications associated with less useful testing and treatment, and improve the patient’s quality of life.
This program will provide participants with key information about recommended therapies for patients with IBS.
Faculty
- Flavio Habal, PhD, MD, FRCPC
- Jessica Chan, MD, MPH, PhD, FRCPC
- Christine Palmay, MD, CCFP, FCFP
- Sofia Nastis, BMSc, MD, CCFP
- Carlene Oleksyn, RPh, APA, CDE, BSP, CTH
- Betty Golightly, RPh
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program participants will be better able to:
- Describe the burden of IBS on patients and the healthcare system
- Identify which tests are critical for IBS diagnosis and monitoring, and which tests are less useful
- Identify pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for IBS and its subtypes
- Recognize red flag signs and symptoms that indicate a diagnosis other than IBS
Accreditation
This continuing education lesson is designed primarily for pharmacists and has been accredited by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) for 1.0 CEU(s). CCCEP File Number: 1066-2024-3852-I-P
This continuing educational activity has been accredited by the OPQ; 0.5 continuing education units/credits will be awarded to pharmacists who successfully complete the program. Accreditation number: 240187
#
of credits: 1.0
Duration: 30 min
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30 min
Duration
Pharmacy
Profession
1.0
# of credits
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program participants will be better able to:
- Describe the burden of IBS on patients and the healthcare system
- Identify which tests are critical for IBS diagnosis and monitoring, and which tests are less useful
- Identify pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for IBS and its subtypes
- Recognize red flag signs and symptoms that indicate a diagnosis other than IBS
CCCEP
Accredited
Course
CCCEP, OPQ
ACCREDITATION
Gastroenterology
Learning Category
Abdominal Cramping, Constipation
Topic
0
Price
2025-10-02
Expiry Date
CAN-eng
Region/Language
Course Description
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal pain, altered bowel habits (such as constipation, diarrhea, or both), and bloating. The goal of IBS management is to improve symptoms related to IBS, prevent complications associated with less useful testing and treatment, and improve the patient’s quality of life.
This program will provide participants with key information about recommended therapies for patients with IBS.
Faculty
- Flavio Habal, PhD, MD, FRCPC
- Jessica Chan, MD, MPH, PhD, FRCPC
- Christine Palmay, MD, CCFP, FCFP
- Sofia Nastis, BMSc, MD, CCFP
- Carlene Oleksyn, RPh, APA, CDE, BSP, CTH
- Betty Golightly, RPh
Accreditation
This continuing education lesson is designed primarily for pharmacists and has been accredited by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) for 1.0 CEU(s). CCCEP File Number: 1066-2024-3852-I-P
This continuing educational activity has been accredited by the OPQ; 0.5 continuing education units/credits will be awarded to pharmacists who successfully complete the program. Accreditation number: 240187
30 min
Duration
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Price
1.0
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