|Articles|February 21, 2017

February 2017 Infectious Disease
Volume 83
Issue 2

The Role of the Pharmacist in Natural Treatments for Wound Healing: A Closer Look at Calendula

This Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Boiron USA.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Boiron USA.

The Role of the Pharmacist in Natural Treatments for Wound Healing: A Closer Look at Calendula

Faculty

Catherine Ulbricht, PharmD, MBA, CPPSChief EditorJournal of Dietary SupplementsBoston, MassachusettsEunJi Michelle Ko, PharmDEditorial AssistantBoston, Massachusetts

Educational Objectives

After completing this continuing education program, the participant will be able to:

Analyze the use of calendula as a homeopathic preparation in dermatologic applications, from wound care to post-radiation dermatologic care
Illustrate the role of the pharmacist in educating patients on the use of natural treatment options for wound healing, such as calendula

Target audience: Pharmacists

Type of activity: Application

Release date: December 31, 2016

Expiration date: December 31, 2018

Estimated time to complete activity: 1.0 hour

Fee: Free

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour (0.10 CEUs) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-16-157-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through December 31, 2018.

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