E-learning course: Oral and intravenous vitamin C use in health care
Over the last few decades there has been increased interest and renewed research into the role of vitamin C in acute and chronic conditions such as infection and cancer. Novel mechanisms of action have recently been discovered - dispelling many of the myths and misconceptions. Understanding the new evidence-based research in these fields will benefit health care providers in their patient care.
This FREE e-learning course from the University of Otago is designed to inform health care providers of the science behind vitamin C’s pleotropic roles in human health and disease, and the use of oral and intravenous vitamin C in specific health conditions, such as infection, cancer and cardiometabolic conditions. The modules include audiovisuals and links to additional resources and further reading. The modules are updated as new evidence is published.
This modular e-learning course is registered for continuing professional development (CPD) and continuing medical education (CME) credits with the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (CICM).
Course content
This e-learning course is designed as an introduction and overview for those new to oral and intravenous vitamin C use in health care, as well as for those already using the vitamin in their clinical practice who wish to know more about its mechanisms of action in different conditions.
- Module 1: Overview of vitamin C’s functions, pharmacokinetics and safety.
- Module 2: Overview and measurement of vitamin C intake and body status.
- Module 3: Oral and intravenous vitamin C use in infection and sepsis.
- Module 4: Oral and intravenous vitamin C use in cancer.
- Module 5: Role and use of vitamin C use in cardiometabolic conditions.
- Module 6: Intravenous vitamin C administration for practitioners.
Contact Associate Professor Anitra Carr for access to this free e-learning course (anitra.carr[at]otago.ac.nz or 03 364 0649).