Course Overview
Antibacterial drugs are a major contributor to the massive increase in lifespan during the twentieth century. They have also been incredibly controversial. Paradoxically being some of the safest drugs in the entire pharmacopeia and causing life-threatening allergies, secondary infections, and resistance.
This is a fascinating category of drugs that are widely used by our patients with lots of implications and interactions with Chinese medicine. This seminar examines this class of drugs and, by necessity, discusses various types of bacteria. Within each class of antibacterials, we will look at other functions, red flag issues, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, and any potential interactions.
Chinese medical practitioners often have very strong feelings about antibiotics, this course will challenge and support a lot of commonly held beliefs and help us be better practitioners for our patients.
Objectives
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Understand how antibacterial drugs and herbs interact.
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Identify the most common antibacterial drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
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Explore how major antibacterial drugs act on the body.
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Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
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Understand the basics of bacterial microbiology.
Outline
0 hrs - 30 min
Introduction to the course material. This includes a brief outline of the main topics.
30 min - 2 hrs
Discussion of individual antibacterial drug classes. This includes functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, and red flags.
2 hrs - 2.5 hrs
Discussion of individual antibacterial drug classes. This includes Chinese medical affects and specific drug-herb interactions.
2.5 hrs - 3 hrs
Summary of the course material. This includes a brief review of the main topics.
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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Unlimited Access & CEUS
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Cancellation Policy
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Note
This recording is available in an online format only; you will not receive a DVD or physical copy of the recording – it is only available to watch as a course to watch on the internet through your online account.
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CPDs:
Approved By: AACMA (3), ANTA (3), ATMS (3), Acupuncture NZ (3), Standard Certificate (3), NCCAOM (3)
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Language: English
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Course Type: Recorded Webinar
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Course Length: 3 h
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Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
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Access Period: Lifetime
