ON DEMAND
Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for Fertility Care Professionals
Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for Fertility Care Professionals is comprehensive foundational eating disorder training developed specifically for fertility care professionals including obstetricians, gynecologists, mental health professionals, dietitians, nurses, naturopaths and herbalists.
The training will equip fertility care professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify and respond when a person is experiencing an eating disorder, understand shared care in the stepped system of care, and prevent and minimise harm for eating disorders in the context of fertility care.
Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for Fertility Care Professionals is a 90-minute, self-paced and interactive online training and includes practical real-life scenarios and activities, videos from leaders in the field and people with a lived experience of an eating disorder, up-to-date resources and a formal assessment.
Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for Fertility Care Professionals includes five modules which align with the NEDC Workforce Core Competencies and National Framework for Eating Disorders Training, the ANZAED clinical practice and training standards, and the stepped system of care for eating disorders.
Dates: on demand
Type of Event: online training
Duration: 90 min
Organiser: NEDC
Cost: free of charge to all NEDC members (membership is free).
Modules
The five modules include:
- Module 1: Early Identification (Part 1) covers an introduction to eating disorder diagnoses, their prevalence and impact.
- Module 2: Early Identification (Part 2) focuses on the knowledge and skills needed by a health professional to effectively recognise when a person may be experiencing an eating disorder, including the risk factors and warning signs.
- Module 3: Initial Response covers the knowledge and skills needed by a health professional to effectively engage and respond when a person may be experiencing an eating disorder.
- Module 4: Shared Care focuses on the knowledge needed by a fertility care health professional to provide shared care and support a person towards recovery.
- Module 5: Prevention and Harm Reduction covers eating disorder prevention and harm minimisation and will explore the implications and considerations applicable to fertility care providers.
Mitochondrial Health Impacts and The Science of Ubiquinol with The Herbal Pharmacist, David Foreman
Join us for a cutting-edge webinar hosted by Kaneka Ubiquinol™ featuring David Foreman, ‘The Herbal Pharmacist’ from the USA.
Discover the profound impact of Ubiquinol on cardiovascular health, energy levels, fertility, cognition, sleep, stress management, and mitochondrial health. David will be delving into the latest scientific research showcasing Ubiquinol’s vital role in supporting energy production, essential for maintaining optimal bodily functions amidst the challenges of aging and modern lifestyles.
Date: on demand
Type of Event: Free Webinar
Presenter(s): Featuring David Foreman, ‘The Herbal Pharmacist’ from the USA. Introduction By: John O’Doherty, CEO of Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA)
Organiser: Kaneka Ubiquinol
Cost: FREE
Key Learning Outcomes:
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- Understand the importance of Ubiquinol as an adjunct nutraceutical in supporting mitochondrial function and diverse health benefits, including cardiovascular support, energy enhancement, fertility promotion, cognition boost, stress management, and mitochondrial health improvement.
- Strong scientific evidence backs Ubiquinol’s efficacy, emphasising its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Aging and lifestyle factors can deplete energy production, making Ubiquinol essential for maintaining optimal bodily functions, especially in mitochondria.
- Ubiquinol complements statin therapy by mitigating potential CoQ10 depletion, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Understanding the differences between Ubiquinol and ubiquinone is crucial for tailored supplementation strategies based on individual needs and health conditions.
Decoding the Metabolic Upheaval of Menopause
Join renowned naturopaths Rachel Arthur & Lara Briden for an in-depth exploration of the critical link between menopause and metabolic dysfunction. This comprehensive discussion will focus on the rising prevalence of metabolic syndrome and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) during menopause, the pivotal role of shifting iron levels, and evidence-based strategies for clinical diagnosis and management.
Date: On Demand from 22nd of October
Type of Event: Free Webinar
Presenter(s): Rachel Arthur and Lara Briden
Organiser: SFI Health
Cost: FREE
Key Learning Outcomes:
Session I – Lara Briden
Fatty Liver in Menopause: Why it Matters
In this session, naturopath Lara Briden will explore the “metabolic upheaval” associated with the menopause transition and make a case for paying close attention to fatty liver.
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- Understand the phases of the menopause transition
- Explore the mechanisms linking menopause with metabolic dysfunction
- Learn how to assess for insulin resistance and fatty liver
- Survey treatment options
Session II – Rachel Arthur
Ferritin in Focus at Menopause
Iron patterns change significantly in menopause and can be associated with presentations of metabolic syndrome. Understanding and managing iron levels is an important aspect of addressing metabolic health during menopause.
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- Iron patterns at menopause
- What to expect in terms of actual slow accrual of iron surplus once a woman stops menstruating
- The inflammation pattern
- The MAFLD pattern
- The unmasked HFE pattern
OCTOBER
10 October
Biome Cholesterol Probiotic: How microorganisms in the gut can impact cholesterol levels
Research into the gut microbiota has revealed that gut microorganisms can impact cholesterol metabolism and homeostasis, providing health professionals with an additional therapeutic target to help improve cholesterol management in their patients. Join Rebecca Edwards for an introduction to Activated Probiotics’ latest condition-specific product, Biome Cholesterol™️ Probiotic. Rebecca will be detailing the research demonstrating the ability of this specific combination of probiotic strains to improve the management of cholesterol in your patients.
Date: 10th of October
Type of Event: Webinar
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm AEDT
Presenter(s): Rebecca Edwards
Organiser: Activated Probiotics
Cost: FREE
Key Learning Outcomes:
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- Research has shown that gut microorganisms can influence cholesterol metabolism and homeostasis.
- The gut microbiota offers health professionals a new therapeutic target for managing cholesterol levels in patients.
- The combination of probiotic strains in Biome Cholesterol™️ is shown to support better management of cholesterol levels in clinical practice.
- Health professionals will gain insights on how to use probiotics as an additional tool in their treatment plans for patients with cholesterol concerns.
16 October
THE MENOPAUSE JOURNEY: Mitigating Matters of the Heart
In this clinical masterclass, Sandra will cover discuss assessing for and identifying the cardiometabolic risk factors, as well as the diseases that these risk factors lead to including diabetes, metabolic syndrome and metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) (formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Date: 16th of October
Type of Event: Webinar
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm AEDT
Presenter(s): Sandra Villella
Organiser: BioCeuticals
Cost: FREE
Key Learning Outcomes:
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- Refine assessment of the perimenopausal/post-menopausal patient to identify those with cardiometabolic risk factors.
- Utilise the risk assessment tools to assess and discuss risk and management.
- Learn to implement the targeted diet and lifestyle interventions to reduce risk and manage cardiometabolic presentations.
- Apply nutraceutical and herbal interventions to reduce risk and manage hypertension, pre- diabetes, diabetes and dyslipidaemia.
- Familiarise with the risk for dementia and cognitive decline associated with cardiometabolic risk factors.
- Identify the need for appropriate referral.
30 October
Preventative Cardiology: The Essential Role of Ubiquinol with Dr Ross Walker
Are you looking to enhance your knowledge on cardiovascular health and the role supplementation plays?
Register now to secure your spot and enhance your patient outcomes.
Did you know amongst the 8.1 million complementary medicine consumers, demand is high for supplements with one-third population willing to take supplements for heart health? Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) including ubiquinol (the active form of Q10), accounts for ~70% of heart health supplement sales and has seen a surge in demand.
Join renowned cardiologist, Dr Ross Walker, for an in-depth exploration shining a spotlight on the essential role of diet, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation, particularly Ubiquinol, and its activated form, known as ubiquinol, for cardiovascular health. Following the comprehensive 45-minute webinar, you will have the opportunity to connect directly with your peers and Dr Walker in an interactive question-and-answer session.
Date: 30th of October
Type of Event: Webinar
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
Presenter(s): Dr Ross Walker
Organiser: FX Medicine
Cost: FREE
Key Learning Outcomes:
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- Differentiate between ubiquinol and ubiquinone (inactive CoQ10) and examine the importance of Ubiquinol in mitochondrial energy production and in relation to cardiovascular health.
- Analyse ubiquinol’s pivotal role as a powerful antioxidant in improving cardiovascular and healthy ageing.
- Assess the benefits of ubiquinol supplementation, considering factors such as age, medical conditions, and medication-induced depletion such as statin usage.
- Discuss the safety, interactions, and appropriate dosing of ubiquinol, especially in polypharmacy and high-risk cardiovascular patients.