Bariatric Surgery and Nutritional Complications

Course overview

UAN: 0018-0000-20-219-H04-P RELEASE: 09/07/2020 EXPIRE: 09/07/2022 CREDITS: 1.0 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Define obesity and the indications for bariatric surgery 2. Describe the different types of bariatric surgery 3. Interpret the physiological changes associated with these procedures 4. Identify the most common nutritional complications 5. Recommend treatment strategies NOTE: An annual subscription for Purdue's nutrition support pharmacy re-certification program provides access to both the continuing education component of the program and the "Professional Resources" for practitioners. Subscriptions to the continuing educational offerings, which have been accredited through ACPE and BPS, can be purchased for an annual fee of $195 for pharmacists.