This continuing medical education (CME) course is designed for the primary care provider, including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

After completing this training program, participants will be able to:

• Define the etiology of celiac disease, its prevalence and manifestations.
• List common manifestations of untreated celiac disease in 4 body systems.
• Identify the screening tests and diagnostic criteria for celiac disease.
• Identify the treatment plan for celiac disease.
• Analyze the inherent difficulty in providing a gluten-free environment in a healthcare setting and identify policies and procedures needed to assure a gluten-free environment.  

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Continuing Medical Education (CME): 
AAFP, AMA, AOA, CFPC, AANP, NAPNAP, AFPNP, NONPF, NCCPA, AAPA

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP):
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2.00 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Of these credits, 1.00 conform to the AAFP criteria for evidence-based CME clinical content. CME credit has been increased to reflect 2 for 1 credit for only the EB CME portion. AAFP accreditation begins 7/22/09. The term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal. When reporting AAFP credit, report total Prescribed and Elective credit for this activity.  It is not necessary to label credit as evidence-based CME for reporting purposes.

The EB CME credit awarded for this activity was based on a current clinical question that identifies gaps in learners’ knowledge, competency and/or performance in medical practice as identified in the current evidence available at the time this activity was approved. Since clinical research is ongoing and new evidence to supporting practice improvement is constant, the AAFP recommends that learners verify sources and review these as well as practice recommendations prior to implementation into practice.

American Medical Association (AMA):
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association (AMA) as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed credit, not as Category 1.

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC):
Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada will be (after AAFP approval) eligible to receive 2.0 (MAINPRO-M1, MAINPRO-M2, or MAINPRO-C) credits for participation in this activity due to reciprocal agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians.

American Osteopathic Association (AOA) :
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP):
This program is approved for 1.0 contact hour(s) of continuing education) by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Program ID 0907261. This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies and AANP Commercial Support Standards.

AANP-approved continuing education is universally accepted by all NP certifying bodies, including:

National Association of Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)

The Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Inc (AFPNP)

The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA):
AAFP prescribed credit is classified as preapproved CME Category 1.

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA):
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Prescribed credit from AAFP. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 2 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.

The AAFP invites comments on any activity that has been approved for AAFP CME credit. Please forward your comments on the quality of this activity to cmecomment@aafp.org.