GLP-1/GIP Weight Loss Medications: What Healthcare Professionals Should Know!

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Educator ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATION

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

The GLP-1/GIP weight loss medications have become a popular treatment for individuals with type II diabetes and/or obesity. Healthcare professionals need to understand these weight loss medications including the benefits, adverse effects, and contraindications. For some individuals, these medications can have negative consequences such gastrointestinal issues, nutritional deficiencies, and loss of lean muscle mass. These consequences can affect the individual's function, health, and post injury or surgical rehabilitation. This presentation will provide an evidence-based update on this topic as it applies to the healthcare professional.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Patient Related

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Patient Related

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Occupational Therapist

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Florida Board of Athletic Training

Athletic Trainer

2h General

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h General

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapist

2h Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

Physical Therapist Assistant

2h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy

South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2h Certified Activities

Physical Therapy Assistant

2h Certified Activities