Course Summary
Contact Hour(s):
2 Contact hours, including 2 Advanced Pharmacology Hours
Author:
Sarah Beattie DNP, APRN-CNP, CDCES
This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Accreditations:
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),
Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)
State Approvals:
Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-1361410; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; Nevada Board of Physical Therapy; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy
Course Description:
This course discusses the prevalence and diagnostic criteria of adult obesity, its complex pathophysiology, and obesity-related conditions. This course also discusses comprehensive clinical assessment findings in those with obesity. Evidence-based obesity interventions, including nutrition counseling, physical activity recommendations, pharmacological treatment, and surgical/procedural interventions, are also discussed in detail. Weight bias and stigma, and their effects on nursing care, are also discussed.
Outcomes:
≥ 92% of participants will know the comprehensive evaluation and management of adults living with obesity.
Objectives:
After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:
- Relate the incidence and prevalence of obesity in the adult population.
- Differentiate between the terms overweight and obese.
- Explain the pathophysiology of obesity.
- Examine obesity-related conditions and complications.
- Elaborate on a comprehensive assessment of an adult with obesity.
- Summarize evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of obesity.
- Recognize weight stigma in practice and how to promote stigma-free care.
Disclosures:
CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.