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Celiac Disease Across the Lifespan: A Guide in Clinical Practice
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Learn to recognize and manage celiac disease with evidence-based strategies, from diagnosis to long-term care, including atypical symptoms, psychosocial impacts, and dietary adherence.

Celiac Disease Across the Lifespan: A Guide in Clinical Practice
Learn to recognize and manage celiac disease with evidence-based strategies, from diagnosis to long-term care, including atypical symptoms, psychosocial impacts, and dietary adherence.
Nationally & state accredited
Course Features
What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Differentiate between classic, atypical, and silent presentations of celiac disease in pediatric and adult populations using clinical, serologic, and histologic data.
Analyze the immunologic and genetic mechanisms underlying celiac disease pathogenesis and how these inform diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Apply current clinical guidelines to diagnose celiac disease accurately and distinguish it from non-celiac gluten sensitivity and wheat allergy.
Evaluate the effectiveness of gluten-free diet interventions, nutritional monitoring, and long-term follow-up care, including the management of nonresponsive and refractory celiac disease.
Design individualized care plans that incorporate psychosocial support, health literacy, and strategies to address dietary adherence and disparities in access to care.
Course description
Celiac disease is a systemic autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion in genetically susceptible individuals, affecting approximately 1% of the population worldwide. Its clinical manifestations extend beyond classic gastrointestinal symptoms to include extraintestinal presentations such as anemia, osteoporosis, infertility, liver dysfunction, and neurologic complications. Despite advances in diagnostic tools, the majority of cases remain undiagnosed or are misattributed to functional disorders, leading to significant delays in care. Recent guidelines emphasize the importance of accurate serologic testing, appropriate biopsy techniques, and lifelong dietary management. This course equips healthcare professionals with current, evidence-based knowledge to recognize both typical and atypical presentations, differentiate celiac disease from other gluten-related conditions, and implement effective, patient-centered management strategies—including addressing adherence challenges, psychosocial impacts, and long-term complications.
Course content
Introduction and Overview
Pathophysiology and Immunologic Mechanisms of Celiac Disease
Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Celiac Disease
Clinical Presentations – Classic, Atypical, and Silent
Diagnostic Testing and Biopsy Interpretation in Celiac Disease
Serology, HLA Typing, and Endoscopic Findings in Celiac Disease
Differential Diagnosis of IBS, Wheat Allergy, and NCGS
Management Strategies Including Gluten-Free Diet, Nutritional Management and Monitoring, and Follow-Up
Extraintestinal Manifestations of Celiac Disease
Long-Term Risks Including Cancer, Bone Disease, and Comorbid Autoimmunity
Psychosocial Impact, Dietary Adherence, and Support
Health Disparities and Access to Care
Case Studies and Clinical Applications
Conclusion
Course details
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Instructor

Patricia Dunn DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse and 20 years as a Registered Nurse. She has served as an APRN for Florida Pain Institute, Heart Rhythm Associates of Brevard, House Calls of Central Florida. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Walden University, Minneapolis.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Accreditations
AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for occupational therapy professionals.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Celiac Disease Across the Lifespan: A Guide in Clinical Practice", provides 3 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Dentistry, Nursing, Mental Health, Pharmacy. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Speech-Language Pathology Intern, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist - SA, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, Pharmacist, Social Worker Intern, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Master Social Worker, Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Athletic Trainer, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Dentist, Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Consultant Pharmacist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Respiratory Therapist, Master's Social Work, Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care, Registered Social Worker Assistant, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, General Dentist, Pharmacy Technician, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
Most helpful reviews
I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Requirements & disclosures
Financial Disclosures
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:
Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner, Content Expert and Faculty
Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner
Marie Fluent DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner
Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer
Luke Porter – Content Reviewer
Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher
Passing Grade
Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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