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9902-23 Vitamin D: An Introduction and Exploration
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Description: Explore the biological functions of vitamin D and discuss some of the recent research that has led to vitamin D in the media. Review the various methods of laboratory testing and the clinical impact of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D.
Start date: Upon registration
Completion: Up to 52 weeks
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FREE FOR MEMBERS!

Description: Explore the biological functions of vitamin D and discuss some of the recent research that has led to vitamin D in the media.  Review the various methods of laboratory testing and the clinical impact of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D.

Start date: Upon registration

Completion: Up to 52 weeks

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the nature of vitamin D including its different forms
  • Describe the molecular structures of vitamin D
  • Outline the main biological functions of vitamin D
  • Describe the secondary biological functions of vitamin D
  • Explain the sources of vitamin D
  • Describe the requirement for vitamin D at all ages
  • Explain the effects of global latitude on vitamin D availability
  • Discuss the recommendations for normal ranges of vitamin D
  • Describe the impact of vitamin D on various clinical states
  • Discuss the importance of external quality controls for test performance
  • Describe the inherent issues involved with the laboratory measurement of vitamin D

 

Author: Melissa King, MLT

Version Date: January 2023

 

PEP hours: 13

CPS credits: 0

*Note: PEP hours and/or CPS credits will only be awarded upon successful completion of Final Exam.

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