OVERVIEW

Clinical Dietetics for Bariatric Surgery Module 2 is organized by Dietitians Australia.

Description:
This module is the second of 6 modules in the Clinical Dietetics for Bariatric Surgery Evergreen course. The aim of this module is to provide detail on the common bariatric surgery procedures in Australia and worldwide, including their classification, patient selection criteria, expected outcomes, implications, and possible complications.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Interpret the nutritional and health outcomes of four common bariatric surgeries in Australia; Adjustable Band Gastrectomy/Lap-band, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Mini gastric bypass
  • Describe the newly endorsed procedure, the single anastomosis duodenal-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S), currently performed in Australia and worldwide
  • List bariatric devices currently used worldwide
  • Explain possible gastrointestinal, hormonal, metabolic, and patient characteristic-related short- and long-term implications of bariatric surgery
  • Explain possible surgical and medical-related complications of bariatric surgery
Credits

CPD hours:
This module may be worth 3 CPD hours if the activity aligns with your CPD learning goals. CPD logs will need to be updated manually after course completion to reflect the number of hours taken by the individual to complete the course.

  • 3 CPD Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    DietiticianBariatric Surgeons

    SPECIALITIES

    Bariatric Surgery

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