Course Code: REL-ACU-0-OUS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify the current problem and contributing factors of obesity in the U.S.
Describe the management and treatment options for obesity.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Obesity
Introduction
Statistics
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Causes of Obesity
Associated Influences and Risk Factors
Consequences of Obesity
Section 3: Lifestyle Management of Obesity
Lifestyle Modifications
Diet
Physical Activity
Behavioral Therapy
Section 4: Pharmacologic and Surgical Management of Obesity
Medications as Part of the Plan
Surgical Management Options
Weight Loss Devices
After Bariatric Surgery
New Horizons
Closing
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Meet Mary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN
Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Athletic Trainers; Educators; Nursing Personnel; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.