Paul M. Coates, Ph.D.
Herbs and Other Dietary Supplements
Course Title: Herbs and Other Dietary Supplements
Credits: 1 hour of CME; 1.2 nursing contact hours (CEU)
Cost: Free
Lecturer: Paul M. Coates, Ph.D., Director of the Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health
Learning Objectives:
- Define dietary supplements
- Review current research on the efficacy and safety of dietary supplements
- Utilize reputable resources to obtain up-to-date information on dietary supplements
- Discuss the roles and research activities of the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health
This lecture is part of the CAM Online Education Series. The series contains 10 chapters. Each lecture includes:
- A video lecture by one author, including the transcript
- A question and answer transcript
- An optional online test
- Additional resource links
- A certificate of completion
Although developed for health care professionals to receive continuing education, members of the public are invited to view the series and learn more about various aspects of CAM and CAM research.
