OVERVIEW

American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) Certificate: Fundamentals of Obesity & Weight Loss is organized by American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE).

Start Date: 11/12/2024
Expire Date: 11/12/2026

Description:
The Obesity and Weight Loss Certificate Program provides healthcare professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical tools to manage and treat obesity and its related health conditions. Through six comprehensive courses, participants will explore the pathophysiology of obesity, evidence-based nutritional strategies, endocrine disorders contributing to weight gain, pharmacotherapy, and interdisciplinary approaches to obesity management. The program also covers metabolic complications, including hypertension and dyslipidemia, equipping learners with the skills needed to deliver effective, patient-centered care.

Learning Objectives
By the end of the activity, participants will be able to:

Describe the neurohormonal mechanisms that characterize obesity as a disease and its health consequences
Provide patient-specific recommendations for eating patterns for health and weight loss
Discuss FDA-approved anti-obesity medications, including their mechanism of action, efficacy, and common side effects
Outline the contributions of the interdisciplinary obesity management team in obesity management
Explore the connection between obesity and the endocrine disorders hypothyroidism and Cushing’s syndrome
Identify the diagnostic criteria for hypertension and dyslipidemia in patients with obesity.