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Endocrinology
Advanced Obesity Management Program – Mainpro+
This program is no longer available for purchase.
Developed in collaboration with Obesity Canada, this course is separated into 8 modules and allows you to apply your learning through case-based scenarios.
Each module is individually accredited, and you must complete all mandatory requirements to receive your certificates. To proceed to the next module, return to this Learning Path using the breadcrumbs at the top of the page within the black border. Be sure to click on the program title and you'll return here.
DURATION
16 hrs
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
16
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2020-10-30
This program is no longer available for purchase.
Developed in collaboration with Obesity Canada, this course is separated into 8 modules and allows you to apply your learning through case-based scenarios.
Each module is individually accredited, and you must complete all mandatory requirements to receive your certificates. To proceed to the next module, return to this Learning Path using the breadcrumbs at the top of the page within the black border. Be sure to click on the program title and you’ll return here.
Faculty
Sean Wharton, MD, FRCPC Judy Shiau, MD, FRCPC Yoni Freedhoff, MD, CCFP Angie Hong, MD Sabrina Kwon, MD Jemima Grant, MBBS (Hons), BSc(Med), BA, FRACGP
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to: Discuss relevant epidemiology and causes of obesity Encourage dialogue with patients who have obesity or are at-risk Assess patients according to American Board of Obesity Management (ABOM) recommendations Counsel patients on complications of obesity Discuss risk, benefits, and options available for the management of obesity, including behavioural and pharmacological management Recommend realistic prevention strategies patients can incorporate to avoid becoming overweight Prescribe lifestyle recommendations for weight loss according to the needs of individual patients Appraise bariatric surgery options for management of obesity Apply relevant guidelines to assist in obesity management among paediatric and elderly populationsAccreditation
#
of credits: 16
Duration: 16 hrs
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16 hrs
Duration
Physician
Profession
16
# of credits
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:
Discuss relevant epidemiology and causes of obesity
Encourage dialogue with patients who have obesity or are at-risk
Assess patients according to American Board of Obesity Management (ABOM) recommendations
Counsel patients on complications of obesity
Discuss risk, benefits, and options available for the management of obesity, including behavioural and pharmacological management
Recommend realistic prevention strategies patients can incorporate to avoid becoming overweight
Prescribe lifestyle recommendations for weight loss according to the needs of individual patients
Appraise bariatric surgery options for management of obesity
Apply relevant guidelines to assist in obesity management among paediatric and elderly populations
Mainpro+
ACCREDITATION
Endocrinology
Learning Category
Obesity
Topic
495
Price
2020-10-30
Expiry Date
CAN-eng
Region/Language
Course Description
This program is no longer available for purchase.
Developed in collaboration with Obesity Canada, this course is separated into 8 modules and allows you to apply your learning through case-based scenarios.
Each module is individually accredited, and you must complete all mandatory requirements to receive your certificates. To proceed to the next module, return to this Learning Path using the breadcrumbs at the top of the page within the black border. Be sure to click on the program title and you’ll return here.
Faculty
Sean Wharton, MD, FRCPC
Judy Shiau, MD, FRCPC
Yoni Freedhoff, MD, CCFP
Angie Hong, MD
Sabrina Kwon, MD
Jemima Grant, MBBS (Hons), BSc(Med), BA, FRACGP
Accreditation
This Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 16 Mainpro+ Credits.
16 hrs
Duration
495
Price
16
# of credits
