Aids & Infectious Diseases 201 | CCEDseminars

AIDS & Infectious Diseases 201 provides chiropractors with a clinically relevant overview of infectious diseases and immune system function, with an emphasis on prevention, evaluation, and supportive care strategies. Infectious diseases are caused by a wide range of organisms, and understanding immune system balance is essential for informed, patient-centered chiropractic practice.

This course explores the innate and adaptive immune systems, the role of inflammation and immune tolerance, and how barrier dysfunction can contribute to chronic illness. Clinicians will also review nutrient support strategies and gain high-level insights into viral infections such as SARS-CoV-2 and HIV within a scope-appropriate, evidence-informed framework.

Estimated Completion Time

Approximately 3 hours (Video Format)

Course Topics

• Overview of the immune system and its protective role
• Innate and adaptive immune system function
• Inflammation: role, regulation, and resolution
• Mucosal immunity and barrier dysfunction
• Chronic illness and immune barrier compromise
• Nutrient support strategies for immune health
• Clinical insights into SARS-CoV-2, HIV, and other viral infections

Learning Objectives

• Gain a clear understanding of immune system structure and function
• Obtain clinical tools to support patient evaluation and care planning
• Comprehend the importance of immune tolerance in health and disease
• Guide patients in lifestyle modifications that support optimal well-being

Course Structure

• Concise instructional modules designed for clinical relevance
• Evidence-informed explanations aligned with chiropractic scope
• Clinical context supporting patient communication and education
• Knowledge checks reinforcing key immunologic concepts

Quick Course Details

• Course Type: Online
• Credit Hours: 3
• Contributor: Howard Benedikt, DC, DCBCN
• Self-paced access to recorded content
• Pause and resume at any time
• Certificate available immediately upon completion
• No scheduled sessions required; up to one year to complete

About the Instructor

Howard Benedikt, DC, DCBCN is President of the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition and Lead Faculty for the Certified Chiropractic Nutritionist (CCN) Program at CCEDseminars. With more than four decades of clinical experience, Dr. Benedikt is a nationally recognized authority in chiropractic clinical nutrition and functional medicine.

His PACE-approved courses emphasize evidence-based nutrition strategies, immune system support, and practical clinical application, empowering chiropractors to enhance patient outcomes through informed, patient-centered care.