Obesity Medicine Basics & Care Pathways

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Educator ACADEMY OF LYMPHATIC STUDIES

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

This intermediate-level course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive foundation in obesity medicine, emphasizing evidence-based care pathways and interdisciplinary management. Participants will explore the pathophysiology of obesity, clinical assessment, stigma-free communication, and current treatment modalities, including lifestyle interventions, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric procedures. The course integrates practical care pathways applicable across nursing and rehabilitation settings, equipping learners to support patients with obesity using safe, ethical, and patient-centered approaches.

Subject areas

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

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

4h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Nurse

4h General

Disclosure statements

Format: Asynchronous, self-paced

Level: Intermediate

Continuing Education Credits: 4 CE hours

Target Audience: Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Occupational Therapists (OT), Physical Therapists (PT)

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the multifactorial pathophysiology of obesity.
Conduct appropriate screening and assessment using BMI and additional clinical tools.
Apply patient-centered, stigma-free communication strategies.
Describe evidence-based interventions including nutrition, physical activity, medications, and surgery.
Implement interdisciplinary care pathways across clinical settings.
Identify safety considerations and comorbid conditions associated with obesity.