Managing Obesity: Clinical and Counseling Pearls for Pharmacists
Managing Obesity: Clinical and Counseling Pearls for Pharmacists
There is an abundance of misinformation about pharmacotherapy and lifestyle interventions to manage obesity. Take this course to feel confident in understanding the AGA Clinical Guidelines, educating patients and providers about effective pharmacotherapy, and providing actionable lifestyle recommendations for weight loss.
Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of obesity.
2. Describe currently approved pharmacotherapy options to treat obesity.
3. Describe key features of the American Gastroenterological Association’s (AGA) Practice Guideline on Pharmacological Interventions for Adults with Obesity.
4. Apply evidence-based knowledge about weight loss to a given patient counseling scenario.
5. Recommend evidence-based pharmacotherapy for a given patient case.
Betthany (Beth) Thomas, PharmD, RPh
CEO
BMT Consulting Services, LLC
Dr. Thomas is an employee of Medtronic (Diabetes Operating Unit). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Course fee includes course, course materials, and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor.
Course is non-refundable.
Initial Release Date: June 1, 2023
Planned Expiration Date: June 1, 2026
Copyright 2023, CEimpact. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction of this course without express permission is strictly forbidden.
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CEImpact is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Obtain CPE credit by completing the course, followed by the exam and evaluation (if applicable). Once successfully completed, your course will appear in your Completed Courses tab. Access your CPE statement of credit at www.MyCPEMonitor.net.
¹CEImpact provides you with two (2) opportunities to complete the exam. The learner will not receive CPE credit after two failed attempts.
Additional information
| Duration | 1h 0m |
|---|---|
| Topic Designator | Disease State/Drug Therapy |
| ACPE | Yes |
| ACPE Topic | 01 Drug Therapy |
| Role | Pharmacist |
| Media-Type | On-Demand |
| Release Date | 6/1/23 |
| CEUs | 0.1 |
| Rating | 4 |
| ACPE Number | 0107-0000-23-141-H01-P |
