This course is designed to enhance the knowledge of healthcare professionals, including nurses (ARNP, RN, CNS, LPN), Dietitians/Nutritionists, CNAs/HHAs, and students, on the Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive system. It covers various disorders, their causes, symptoms, and treatments, including Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Hiatal hernia, paraesophageal hernia, Gastritis, Peptic ulcer disease, Hepatitis, ASCITES-Portal hypertension, and Pancreatitis. The course also emphasizes infection control, hand hygiene, and standards/regulations from OSHA, CDC, APIC, and NIOSH regarding bloodborne pathogens. Objectives/ Goals: After successful completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the digestive track 2. Discuss some of the functions of the digestive system 3. Describe problems that are associated with the digestive system and appropriate Interventions needed. 4. Discuss causes, symptoms and treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Hiatal hernia, paraesophageal hernia, Gastritis, Peptic ulcer disease 5. Discuss types, causes, symptoms and treatment of various Hepatitis 6. Discuss ASCITES- Portal hypertension; causes, symptoms, treatment 7. Discuss causes, symptoms and treatment of Pancreatitis and other disorders.