When the Body Attacks Itself: Molecular Mimicry and the Mystery of Autoimmunity - Dietitian CPE Continuing Professional Education, 10 CE Hours

Approved for 10 CPEUs

CPE Type: 741 Online/Web-Based Course/Enduring Activity

Here's How Simple It Is:

1. Read the material online
2. Complete the quiz online
3. Get your certificate of completion immediately and earn CPE towards your license renewal
   

Course Outcome

≥93% of participants will expand their expertise in identifying and addressing the root causes of autoimmune disease, including how certain foods, infections, and gut imbalances may trigger the immune system to attack the body’s own tissues.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Explain how the immune system mistakenly targets tissues in autoimmune conditions and the role of food, microbes, and environmental stressors in this process.
• Identify key dietary proteins, pathogens, and toxins that resemble human tissue and can confuse the immune system.
• Interpret functional lab tests to detect early autoimmune activity and food reactivity patterns.
• Apply evidence-based nutrition protocols—such as elimination diets, gut repair strategies, and immune-modulating nutrients—to reduce inflammation and restore immune balance.
• Develop personalized care plans that support long-term remission, reduce flare frequency, and improve quality of life for clients with autoimmune presentations.
  

Who Should Enroll? 

• Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians (RDs and DTRs): Nutrition professionals looking to expand their clinical skills in the nutritional management of autoimmunity, especially through gut-immune assessment and dietary intervention.
  
• Functional and Integrative Practitioners: Clinicians aiming to understand the deeper immune mechanisms behind food reactivity and chronic inflammation.
  
• Health Coaches and Nutritionists: Practitioners supporting clients with autoimmune conditions who want to deepen their confidence in navigating food triggers and immune responses.