Hey there! If you're looking to understand the ins and outs of B-12 deficiency, you've hit the jackpot with this course. We're diving deep into the world of vitamins, with a sharp focus on vitamin B-12, its vital roles in the body, and what happens when we don't get enough. From learning about risk factors and the subtleties of diagnosis to discussing the impact on neurological and hematological health, this course is perfectly poised to guide healthcare professionals, nutritionists, or anyone with a vested interest in wellness, through the complexities of this common deficiency.

We're not just about the theory, though; this course is built with practicality in mind. You'll get the lowdown on effective intervention strategies, dietary recommendations, and the use of supplements to manage and prevent B-12 deficiency. Equipped with case studies and current research, our sessions are designed to keep you engaged and enable you to apply your newfound knowledge in real-world settings. Whether you're helping patients, tweaking your own diet, or crafting public health policies, you'll come out of this course with actionable insights that can make a bona fide difference.

With a solid foundation of over 26 years as a physician assistant across diverse settings such as family practice, OB/GYN, and urgent care, I, Amy Drab, bring a rich practitioner's perspective to my role as an educator. My tenure at Kettering College of Medical Arts, where I served as an associate professor of Physician Assistant education, honed my ability to translate clinical experience into engaging and insightful learning opportunities for my students. Throughout my own professional journey, I've been particularly fascinated by the holistic approach of functional medicine, which has profoundly influenced both my teaching and clinical practice.

My dedication to exploring the root causes of symptoms rather than merely addressing them on the surface has been both a personal and professional revelation. This passion energizes my commitment to sharing this wisdom with my students, illuminating the critical importance of viewing patients as whole individuals. My advanced training and studies in functional medicine at the Institute for Functional Medicine have equipped me to guide future practitioners in strategically managing complex, chronic conditions. By intertwining my knowledge, clinical experiences, and personal health discoveries, I aim to mentor my students to think critically, pursue continual learning, and adopt a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.