CFS/ME and fibromyalgia: Theory and practice
DURATION:
5
Hours
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CPD:
BANT
NNA
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EVENT TYPE:
VOD
Event
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LECTURER:
Virginia
Blake
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Continue your professional development with our CFS/ME and fibromyalgia: Theory and practice
This course focuses on the research into causes, effects and treatments of CFS/ME and fibromyalgia. We will also cover long covid as this has led to further research into post-viral syndromes. We will review the combination of factors thought to contribute and which conditions to screen for that present with similar symptoms.
This is a difficult area to work in: very complex clients with myriad unexpected reactions to interventions. Progress can be slow and a multi-disciplinary approach is often warranted. Working out where to start is one thing, then your client, finally on an upward trajectory, catches covid 3 times. The advances forward and the setbacks can be hard to manage. I will share my experience of the cases that recover quickly, recover slowly, and the heartsink cases that don’t improve and even worsen.
This course will be broken into four distinct areas:
- Current theories on causes of ME/CFS
- In depth discussion of Fibromyalgia
- Testing and interventions for case management
- Case studies where the theory meets the realities of practice
Course details
Course trailer
What will I learn?
- Create impactful programmes that make a difference to clients with CFS/ ME and FM
- Apply new research findings in your approach to chronic case management
- Choose tests and supplements with greater confidence
- Avoid potential pitfalls in chronic case management Learn through my reflections and caseload
- Be more confident in supporting your clients through challenging interventions such as optimized detoxification and viral load management
- Keep your client motivated through what is likely a long relationship. Average recovery times are approx. 18 months to 2 years
Full Agenda
Who is this course suitable for?
- Qualified nutritional therapy practitioners
- Nutritionists
- Dieticians
- Naturopaths
- Other qualified healthcare practitioners
- Final year nutrition students
Lecturer
Course information
Cost | £99 |
CPD | BANT CPD 5 hours, NNA CPD 5 hours |
Study mode | On-demand |
Materials | PDF of course presentation upon registration |
Recording | You can access the course up to 20 times |
Course timeline
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Good to know
About this on-demand recording
- The speaker is not present on this recording and you will not be able to ask them questions but you will be able to see the recorded Q and A sessions.
- This course was recorded in October 2025. All recordings are removed approximately one year after they are recorded so that we can ensure our courses contain up to date information. You will be able to access the course up to 12 times before the materials are taken down.
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CPD
- Participation in an ION CPD course forms part of a practitioner’s or individual’s ongoing learning. It does not qualify a non-clinically trained practitioner or individual to work in a clinical setting. Individual’s boundaries of safe work, advice or practice are primarily determined by their formal qualifications and related personal insurance.
- This on-demand recording is recognised by BANT and the NNA for 5 hrs CPD
- Non BANT or NNA registered practitioners may use this course for their CPD depending on the requirements and guidance of their professional body.
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