Course overview

    1. Introduction

    2. Course outline

    3. Learning objectives

    1. What is a dietary supplement?

    2. Introduction to dietary supplements

    3. What are dietary supplements?

    4. U.S. definition

    5. Canadian definition

    6. Optimal Nutrition

    7. Knowledge Check #1

    1. Introduction to supplements, food, and drugs

    2. U.S. supplements: Intended use

    3. U.S. supplements: Product claims

    4. Canadian supplements: Intended use

    5. Canadian supplements: Product claims

    6. Knowledge Check #2

    1. Introduction to key supplement categories

    2. Introduction to nutrients

    3. Introduction to herbs and botanicals

    4. Introduction to hormones

    5. Introduction to probiotics

    6. Knowledge Check #3

    7. Other common supplements

    1. What Does 'Supplement Quality' Mean?

    2. Defining Product Quality

    3. Intro to cGMPs

    4. Knowledge Check #4

    5. Ingredient approval process in the United States

    6. Intro to Sourcing, Manufacturing, & Distribution

    7. Dietary supplement sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution

    8. How to Read A Supplement Label

    9. How to read a supplement label

    10. Intro to Safety Considerations, Allergens, & Excipients

    11. Intro to Testing, Certifications, and Research

    1. Individualized Care Considerations

    2. Case Study 1 - Vince

    3. Case Study 2 - James

    4. Case Study 3 - Greta

    5. Knowledge Check #5

    6. Additional Resources and Feedback

About this course

  • Free
  • 1 hr content included
  • Additional resources included

Learning objectives

This course is eligible for 1 General CE credit with The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and 1 Category A credit with The College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO). After this course, you will be able to:

  • Define dietary supplements.

  • Identify the government bodies and laws that regulate supplements in the United States and Canada.

  • Differentiate between dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals (drugs), and food.

  • Understand different dietary supplement ingredient categories

  • Understand basic supplement quality assurance considerations

  • Develop a protocol based on individual care considerations and evidence-based decision support

Your instructor(s)

Eric Viegas, ND

Dr. Eric is a licensed naturopathic doctor in Ontario, Canada. He's currently a Medical Product Manager for Fullscript’s Integrative Medical Advisory team, focusing mainly on supplement quality and practitioner continuing education.