Obesity Management

OVERVIEW

Designed for healthcare professionals, this interactive virtual course equips participants with comprehensive strategies for the medical treatment of obesity. The curriculum is tailored to those committed to mitigating the health impacts of obesity, such as prescribers, pharmacists, and allied health workers.
 

Target Audience

This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, pharmacists, dentists, medical students and residents, and healthcare administrators.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Describe the prevalence of obesity in US adults, citing statistical data and epidemiological trends.
  2. Explain evidence-based treatment options for obesity, including efficacy and safety of current therapeutic interventions.
  3. Develop a comprehensive management plan for treatment of patients with obesity, including considerations for behavioral counseling, obesity pharmacotherapy, and surgical interventions.
  4. Construct a multidisciplinary team approach, integrating various healthcare professionals to support patient-centered care.
     
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 ACPE Pharmacist
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 1.50 ACPE Pharmacy technician
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.50 Completion
Course opens: 
06/21/2024
Course expires: 
06/21/2026
Rating: 
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Instructor:
 Scott Kahan, MD, MPH

Director, National Center for Weight and Wellness
Faculty, George Washington University School of Medicine

Clinical Advisors

Lisa R. Young, PhD, RDN, CDN/LDN
Professor of Nutrition at New York University
 

Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, FCCP
Endocrine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist​
Direction, Education & Training in Diabetes Technology​
Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology & Metabolism Institute ​

Conflicts of Interest

Disclosure: 

Dr. Kahan is a consultant for Lilly, Carmot, Currax and Weight Watchers. 
Dr. Isaacs is a speaker and consultant for Abbott, Insulet, Novo Nordisk, and Lilly. She is also a consultant for Medtronic.
Dr. Young has no financial disclosures or conflicts. 
The course planners have no financial disclosures or conflicts.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
 

Anti-discrimination Policy

Dr. Kahan and the advisors have agreed to our anti-discrimination policy that prohibits the inclusion of discriminatory language, graphics, or references on the basis of race, gender identity, age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, or religion.

PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TECHNICIANS

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

ACPE Pharmacist: (1.5 Contact Hours) UAN: 0536-9999-24-017-H01-P

ACPE Pharmacy Technician: (1.5 Contact Hours) UAN: 0536-9999-24-017-H01-T

PHYSICIANS – AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

PHYSICIANS – ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Innovation Horizons. The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 ACPE Pharmacist
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 1.50 ACPE Pharmacy technician
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.50 Completion
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Required Hardware/software

 

High-Speed Internet Connection

Adobe Reader for PDF file download

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