About the Course
Intestinal fungal overgrowth, also known as intestinal candidiasis, has been shown to be present in about 26% of people with unexplained digestive symptoms despite extensive work-up. According to another study, it also co-occurs with SIBO approximately 34% of the time. SIBO treatment can actually exacerbate intestinal fungal overgrowth, worsening or not fully resolving digestive symptoms. Knowledge of how to effectively diagnose and treat fungal overgrowth is essential for any practitioner seeing patients with SIBO or other digestive complaints.
Disclaimer: This course is intended for medical professionals for educational purposes and may not be used for commercial gain. This course not intended for individuals to use for self-diagnosis or treatment.
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Curriculum
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Altman received her Bachelor of Science from The Evergreen State College where she studied on ethnobotany, biology, and chemistry. During this time she became a medical assistant and went on to train medical assistants after her graduation. Dr. Altman received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and her Masters of Science in Acupuncture from Bastyr University in 2011. She went on to complete a 3-year residency at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Naturopathic Primary Care.
Dr. Altman is considered an expert in the field of mast cell activation disorders (MCAS, mastocytosis) small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), intestinal Fungal overgrowth (SIFO/IFO) and digestive health. She has written articles, given continuing medical education lectures and performed interviews in several venues on these topics. Dr. Altman also developed and currently supervises the Digestive Wellness Clinic shift at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health and has been integral in developing a fellowship in naturopathic gastroenterology with the gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Altman also teaches several classes and supervises clinical education at Bastyr University and recently completed her Clinical Teaching Certificate from the University of Washington School of Medicine. Additionally, she currently provides patient care in her private practice and at the teaching clinic at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle, WA and at Health Moves in Woodinville, WA.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is CE accredited by the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine for 1.25 credit hours, 0.25 of which are pharmacy. If you are interested in getting CE for this course please complete the quiz at the end of the course (80% score or higher required with 5 attempts) and you should automatically receive a CE certificate.