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Module 8 – Obesity in Pediatrics and the Elderly – EASO MOC Section 1
Developed by Obesity Canada in collaboration with mdBriefCase Group Inc., this course is designed for healthcare professionals who understand basic obesity principles, but want to learn more. Links and suggestions will be provided for learners who are preparing for the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) exam or for those who would like to delve further within a specific topic.This program allows you to apply your learning through case-based scenarios so that you can immediately implement your new skills and knowledge into practice.
DURATION
2 hrs
PROFESSION
Physician, Specialist, Allied Health
# OF CREDITS
2
ACCREDITATION
MOC - Section 1
EXPIRY DATE
2020-09-16
Developed by Obesity Canada in collaboration with mdBriefCase Group Inc., this course is designed for healthcare professionals who understand basic obesity principles, but want to learn more. Links and suggestions will be provided for learners who are preparing for the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) exam or for those who would like to delve further within a specific topic.This program allows you to apply your learning through case-based scenarios so that you can immediately implement your new skills and knowledge into practice.
Faculty
Angie Hong (MD)
Jemima Grant (MBBS (Hons) BSc(Med), BA, FRACGP)
Judy Shiau (MD, FRCPC, Dipl. of ABOM)
Sabrina Kwon (MD)
Sean Wharton (MD, PharmD)
Yoni Freedhoff (MD, CCFP)
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this continuing education module, you will be better able to:
- Assess a pediatric patient to determine if they have the criteria for overweight or obesity
- Review the different testing recommendations for pediatric obesity
- Develop an individualized pediatric obesity management strategy
- Discuss the risks and benefits of obesity in the elderly
- Construct an obesity management strategy for an elderly patient.
Accreditation
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of credits: 2
Duration: 2 hrs
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