OVERVIEW

Fundamentals of Obesity Treatment is organized by Obesity Medicine Association (OMA).

Presentation Date: August 21, 2017
Expiration Date: August 30, 2019

CME/CE Expiration Date: 09/01/2019*
*The expiration date listed above is the last day CME/CE credit can be claimed for this specific presentation.

Credits:
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s): 4.50
Participation Credit(s): 4.50

Description:
The Fundamentals of Obesity Treatment course is designed to introduce the concept of obesity medicine and the fundamentals to practicing health care providers. This course is ideally the first step in developing enough knowledge and awareness so that learners either begin to treat their patients affected by obesity (while pursuing additional education in this field) or can refer their patients to those who do specialize in obesity medicine.

Presentations include:
• The Chronic Disease of Obesity
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Nutrition
• Physical Activity
• Behavior
• Medication

Presentation Objectives:
• Understand the fundamentals of various diet options that may be used in treatment
• Understand why obesity is considered a disease
• Approach patients comfortably about their weight
• Understand the fundamentals of physical activity that may be used in treatment
• Perform basic screening on patients affected by obesity in a primary care setting
• Explain the concept of obesity medicine as a medical specialty and why this is important
• Know the impact of and need for behavior modification and the options that may be used in treatment
• Understand why it may be necessary to incorporate pharmacotherapy as part of an overall individualized treatment plan
• Determine if patients should be referred to obesity medicine specialists