Whole Person Care: An Introduction to Integrative Medicine in Primary Care Practice
ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS, REGISTERED NURSES, AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN COMPLEMENTARY CARE STRATEGIES.
This one-day Continuing Education course empowers Nurse Practitioners and other healthcare professionals by providing an evidence-based, systems-focused approach to integrative medicine. Learn how to blend conventional and complementary therapies to optimize patient care while maintaining clinical standards. Course includes materials, practical tools, and case-based learning.
Dr. Nielsen will present dozens of ideas and strategies learned throughout his career that help accelerate patient recovery, improve natural healing and low-prescribing outcomes, and lead to reduced admissions.
AANP Activity ID: 25027088
Instructor: Jay Nielsen, MD
Date: September 27th, 2025 | Time: 8 AM – 5 PM
Location: Grace Church, Room N3
Address: 601 East Boundary, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
CE Credits: 8 Hours
Rx Credits: 3.85 Hours
Register here or R.S.V.P. to register@sagecme.org by September 22nd, 2025
This activity is approved for 8 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 3.85 hour(s) pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners®. Activity ID# 25027088. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies.
About the Instructor
Jay Walter Nielsen, M.D., is an integrative family physician with over 30 years of experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, regenerative orthopedics, and clinical research. He has served as the director of multiple Family Practice groups, Emergency Medicine departments, and research initiatives, including FDA and Integrative Medicine trials. In addition to his medical practice, he has been actively involved in global health initiatives and medical education.
Dr. Nielsen has no financial or commercial conflicts of interest to disclose.
What you’ll get
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Comprehensive Integrative Medicine Training
Learn how to apply Integrative Medicine strategies to enhance patient care while maintaining evidence-based clinical standards.
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Expert-Led Curriculum
Engage with real-world clinical applications led by industry experts in integrative and functional medicine.
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Responsible Prescribing & Deprescribing Strategies
Understand how to optimize medication use, reduce polypharmacy risks, and implement deprescribing protocols.
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Case-Based Learning
Work through clinical scenarios to develop practical, patient-centered approaches to treatment.
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Holistic Patient Management Approaches
Gain insights into the role of nutrition, lifestyle medicine, hormonal balance, and mind-body approaches in primary care.
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Tools & Resources
Receive study guides, worksheets, and reference materials to support continued learning and application in clinical practice.
What’s inside
Module 1: Foundations of Integrative Medicine in Primary Care
Introduction to Integrative Medicine: philosophy, scope, and clinical applications
The role of lifestyle medicine in chronic disease prevention and management
Responsible prescribing, medication reassessment, and deprescribing strategies
Module 2: Systems-Based Integrative Approaches
Integrative strategies for cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and immune health
Evidence-based non-pharmacologic interventions for chronic conditions
Case studies in cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal health
Module 3: Practical Implementation & Whole-Person Care
Integrative approaches to mental health, sleep disorders, and pediatric care
Addressing environmental and toxicologic influences on health
Practical applications: case discussions, patient communication, and clinical workflow integration
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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To attend, register online by completing the checkout process. During registration, you will provide your email address, which will be used to send follow-up details, including:
Dietary request form and meal choice
Course schedule and location details
Additional instructions for attendance
If you are unable to pay online, please contact us at register@sagecme.org or call (419) 210-5253 to register manually. You will still receive the same follow-up email and can make your payment at the time of attendance.
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While this course primarily consists of lectures and case-based discussions, interactive Q&A sessions and clinical application strategies are included.
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Yes, all participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion (following completion of an AANP-required exit apparatus) which may be used for professional development and CME requirements.
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Yes, the course has passed final review by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) for 8 hours of CME credit, including 3.85 hours of pharmacology (Rx) content.
This activity is approved for 8 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 3.85 hour(s) pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners®. Activity ID# 25027088. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies.
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Nothing is required, as all materials will be provided. However, this is an intensive, full-day course with only 1 hour of total break time, so plan accordingly for a fast-paced learning environment.
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Unlike general wellness-focused courses, this program is clinically driven, designed specifically for Nurse Practitioners and primary care providers. It provides directly applicable, evidence-based strategies that integrate with conventional medical practice while maintaining responsible prescribing and patient safety standards. The focus is on bridging Integrative Medicine with standard care, not replacing it.