Adult Obesity in the United States Course for Physical Therapist is organized by ContinuingEducation.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 1.00 Hours. Course Originally Released on: 8/9/2010 Date of Most Recent Review: 8/20/2019 Course Termination/Update Date: 8/20/2022 Course Description : Obesity affects the entire scope of a person’s life, including health, social relationships, self-image, and psychological well-being. Obesity rates in the United States remain the highest in the world. Now recognized as a chronic disease that must be managed long term, the American Medical Association has added a new subspecialty to its continuum of care, the obesity medicine physician. As the numbers of obese people in our society rises, the healthcare industry must assimilate this aspect of their treatment and care into daily practice. This module introduces healthcare professionals to the epidemic that obesity has become, reviews current treatments and plans of care, and discusses the psychosocial impact that being obese has upon the individual and society. Course Objectives : The goal of this program is to familiarize nurses, athletic trainers, fitness professionals, health educators, pharmacists, physical therapists, and respiratory therapists with the growing epidemic of obesity among adults in the U.S. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: • Describe six major contributing factors for obesity in adults • Provide patient education on the benefits and adverse effects of three prescription medications for obesity • Explain the differences between four surgical approaches to the management of obesity Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Adult Obesity in the United States Course for Respiratory Therapist is organized by ContinuingEducation.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 1.00 Contact Hours. Course Originally Released on: 8/9/2010 Date of Most Recent Review: 8/20/2019 Course Termination/Update Date: 8/20/2022 Course Description : Obesity affects the entire scope of a person’s life, including health, social relationships, self-image, and psychological well-being. Obesity rates in the United States remain the highest in the world. Now recognized as a chronic disease that must be managed long term, the American Medical Association has added a new subspecialty to its continuum of care, the obesity medicine physician. As the numbers of obese people in our society rises, the healthcare industry must assimilate this aspect of their treatment and care into daily practice. This module introduces healthcare professionals to the epidemic that obesity has become, reviews current treatments and plans of care, and discusses the psychosocial impact that being obese has upon the individual and society. Course Objectives : The goal of this program is to familiarize nurses, athletic trainers, fitness professionals, health educators, pharmacists, physical therapists, and respiratory therapists with the growing epidemic of obesity among adults in the U.S. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: • Describe six major contributing factors for obesity in adults • Provide patient education on the benefits and adverse effects of three prescription medications for obesity • Explain the differences between four surgical approaches to the management of obesity Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Treating Severe Obesity Course for Dietitians is organized by ContinuingEducation.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation Dietetic Diversity and will be held during Feb 01, 2012 - Apr 15, 2021. The target audience for this medical event is nutrition professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8.00 CPEU. Course Description: Treating severe obesity is challenging. With a society that emphasizes thinness, being severely obese takes a toll, both physically and emotionally. Unfortunately, the number of people with severe obesity continues to grow. Since most diets fail, how do we successfully treat those with severe obesity? Available treatment options include behavioral, pharmacological, and surgical interventions. Registered dietitian nutritionists play an integral role in guiding the nutrition care of people with severe obesity for all types of interventions. This continuing education course will update knowledge about weight-loss medications and bariatric surgeries and nutritional guidelines, and provide tools to dietitians so they can help their clients successfully achieve their goals. Goal: The goal of this course is to educate dietitians and other healthcare providers on the prevalence, causes, consequences, and treatments of severe obesity. Conference Objectives are : • Define severe obesity and explain the causes for it • Compare and contrast the risk for disease between those with obesity and those with severe obesity • Explain the biological mechanism that likely accounts for the increased metabolic disturbances associated with visceral obesity • Outline the role that severe obesity plays in various diseases • Define binge eating disorder (BED) and its relationship to severe obesity • Discuss the psychological aspects of severe obesity • Describe the eating and exercise habits of National Weight Control Registry participants who have achieved and maintained weight loss •Discuss the safety and effectiveness of VLCD • Compare and contrast the types of weight loss medications available and discuss the safety and effectiveness of each • Compare and contrast the types of bariatric surgeries available and discuss the safety and effectiveness of each type of surgery • Identify the nutrient deficiencies expected based on the anatomical changes created by the various bariatric surgeries and the vitamin and mineral recommendations for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery • Identify the types and amounts of foods likely to produce problems in severely obese individuals who have received bariatric surgery • Discuss the diet progression after bariatric surgery and the rationale behind each diet • Describe techniques that may be helpful when counseling the severely obese • Compare and contrast the treatment methods used for severely obese children/adolescents and severely obese adults Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Ultrasound of the Pancreas is organized by SonoWorld. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Date of Release and Review: 11/24/2015, 7/31/2018 Expiration Date: 11/24/2021 Target Audience: Physicians who perform and/or interpret diagnostic ultrasound procedures. Sonographers and allied health personnel who perform such procedures will also benefit from this learning activity Objectives: On completion of this learning activity, the participant should be able to: • Describe the normal anatomy and sonographic appearance of the pancreas. • Describe the ultrasound appearance of the most common abnormalities of the pancreas including pancreatitis, pancreatic masses and tumors. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Thyroid Imaging Online Course is organized by American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS). Date of issuance: July 29, 2016 Date of expiration: July 28, 2022 Accreditation: The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ARRS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and 4 American Board of Radiology©, MOC Part II, Self-Assessment CME (SA-CME.) Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Course Description: This course will help you gain insights on imaging findings of thyroid cancer, including CT, MRI and Ultrasound findings. Learn to recognize pre- and postoperative imaging findings as well as benign disease. Goals and Objectives: After completing the material in this article, the learner should be able to: • Describe MR and CT imaging findings of thyroid cancer. • Discuss pre and post-operative imaging findings of thyroid cancer. • Discuss ultrasound findings of thyroid imaging. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Endoscopic Series 2 of 7: Pituitary Tumors and CSF Leaks is organized by Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). Original Release Date: 11/29/2016 Termination Date: 11/29/2022 Accreditation: The Congress of Neurological Surgeons designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to: • Describe anatomy of Sellar/Parasellar region • Discuss endoscopic endonasal pituitary surgery • Comprehension of transitioning from the Microscope • Identify cavernous sinus invasion • Explain reconstruction of sella • Comprehend special considerations in endonasal endoscopic repair of spontaneous CSF leak Claiming Credit: • Each section of the package needs to be completed in order • To move to the next section please click Continue, then click on the title of the next item on the left navigation • Once all sections are complete (marked by a green light), you can exit out of the product • Click on MYLEARNING then click the Completed tab  • Under the Credit(s) column please click Claim and enter the number of credits you are claiming • Click on Certificate under the product name to print your certificate Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Glucose Management in Noncritical Hospitalized Patients is organized by Baptist Health South Florida. Dates: Course opens: 12/01/2016 Course expires: 11/30/2021 Accreditation: Baptist Health South Florida designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Available Credits: • 1.00 Florida Board of Dietitians • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ • 1.00 Florida Board of Nursing • 1.00 Nurse Practitioners • 1.00 Florida Board of Pharmacy • 1.00 Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine • 1.00 General certificate of attendance Description: Hyperglycemic crisis, which includes diabetic ketoacidosis and a hyperosmolar state, is a common diagnosis in hospitalized patients whose admission rates continue to increase despite preventive strategies. Healthcare providers are encouraged to discuss challenges to glycemic control unique to the hospital setting, and share strategies on implementing current guidelines and glycemic targets for ill patients. Objectives: • Explain the impact of glycemic control on clinical outcomes for noncritically ill medical and surgical patients.  • Implement current guidelines and glycemic targets for noncritically ill patients.  • Execute strategies for safe and effective glycemic control from admission until discharge.  • Discuss challenges to glycemic control unique to the hospital setting. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) and Obesity is organized by Obesity Medicine Association (OMA). Presentation Date:April 21, 2017 Expiration Date: April 12, 2021 Accreditation: • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™: 1.00 • Participation Credit(s): 1.00 Description: Dr. Sathyanarayana will provide an overview of endocrine disruptors and how they can be seen as a possible barrier to weight loss. Objectives: • Understand the definition of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) • Identify potential physiologic pathways for EDCs • Understand how EDCs may contribute to development of obesity/diabetes • Preventing EDC exposures has substantial health and economic benefits Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Metabolic Syndrome : A Growing Epidemic is organized by NetCE. Release Date: 11/01/2017 Expiration Date: 10/31/2020 Accreditatiopn: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change. NetCE designates this enduring material for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. NetCE designates this continuing education activity for 5 ANCC contact hour(s). NetCE designates this continuing education activity for 1 pharmacotherapeutic/pharmacology contact hour(s). NetCE designates this continuing education activity for 6 hours for Alabama nurses. Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Course Description : Metabolic syndrome is becoming a fairly common diagnosis. The condition disproportionately affects minority populations. The condition is a constellation of risk factors including obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance. It is known to increase risk for cardiovascular disease. The cornerstone of any treatment regimen includes behavioral modification, focusing on diet changes and exercise regimens. Additional therapies include pharmaceuticals to address the underlying components of the syndrome. Surgical therapies may also be an option for those patients whose weight is causing significant health problems. This course will help educate healthcare professionals about the epidemiology and treatment of metabolic syndrome. It begins with the current definitions, and explains how to categorize patients for subsequent management. Using current national guidelines, the clinical management of patients will be discussed. Clinical presentation, diagnosis, behavioral, and pharmacologic management will be reviewed. Surgical options will also be examined. As metabolic syndrome continues to become a more prevalent problem in the United States, healthcare professionals will encounter patients with this constellation of symptoms on a more frequent basis. The purpose of this course is to educate healthcare professionals about the epidemiology and treatment of metabolic syndrome so they may better care for their patients. Conference Objectives are : Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: • Define metabolic syndrome. • Discuss the epidemiology of metabolic syndrome in the United States, based on age, sex, race, and other factors. • Evaluate risk factors of metabolic syndrome. • Utilize screening tools to diagnose metabolic syndrome. • Offer current dietary recommendations. • Identify the current physical activity recommendations. • Consider pharmaceutical interventions currently available for obesity. • Recognize circumstances when surgery should be considered as a treatment option for obesity. • Define dyslipidemia and its treatment recommendations. • Evaluate hypertension and its treatment modalities.

Childhood Obesity: Impact on Health Care is organized by NetCE. Release Date: 12/01/2017 Expiration Date: 11/30/2020 Accreditation: NetCE designates this continuing education activity for 5 ANCC contact hour(s). NetCE designates this continuing education activity for 1 pharmacotherapeutic/pharmacology contact hour(s). NetCE designates this continuing education activity for 6 hours for Alabama nurses. NetCE is authorized by IACET to offer 0.5 CEU(s) for this program. AACN Synergy CERP Category A. Course Description : Obesity is occurring at an epidemic rate in the United States. The statistics paint a grim picture of the future of health care and management. Multiple factors contribute to the increase in prevalence of childhood obesity including, but not limited to, sedentary lifestyle, sugared drinks and soda, and the increase in convenience ("fast") foods. Children burdened with obesity are at an increased risk for early onset of cardiovascular disease, bone and joint complications, depression, and other mental illnesses, and diabetes. This course provides an overview of the development and complications associated with obesity in children and adolescents. Treatment and education points are emphasized. Course Objective : The impact of childhood obesity on an already stressed healthcare system is high and is estimated to rise as the diagnoses of comorbid conditions continue to occur at a younger age. The purpose of this course is to provide nurses with the information necessary to improve the care of children and adolescents who are overweight or obese. Learning Objectives : Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: • Outline the prevalence and cost of childhood obesity in the United States. • Analyze the etiology of overweight and obesity in the pediatric population. • Identify groups at high risk for childhood obesity. • Utilize the criteria for the diagnosis of overweight and obesity in children. • Review the findings of research regarding childhood obesity. • Describe how obesity contributes to a variety of complications. • Identify treatment options and education techniques for children with obesity and their families.