Weight Loss Drugs and Diets: Evidence-Based Treatment and Counseling Pearls
Explore evidence-based weight loss strategies, including medications, surgeries, and popular diets. This 1-hour course helps healthcare professionals counsel patients effectively. Credits are reported to CE Broker and/or CPE Monitor for easy compliance.
About this course
Weight Loss Drugs and Diets: Evidence-Based Treatment and Counseling Pearls is a 1-hour continuing education (CE) course designed for healthcare professionals involved in obesity management and patient counseling. As obesity continues to be a leading public health concern, providers must stay current on effective, evidence-based treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes.
This course explores FDA-approved pharmacologic treatments for weight loss, as well as surgical interventions, outlining their indications, mechanisms of action, potential side effects, and limitations. Participants will also review the science behind common diet programs and lifestyle trends, with an emphasis on identifying evidence-based approaches versus popular but unsupported methods.
Healthcare professionals will gain tools to critically assess dietary recommendations, tailor weight loss plans to individual needs, and communicate effectively with patients. Emphasis is placed on developing realistic goals, improving adherence, and addressing weight-related stigma in clinical practice.
Key topics include:
Overview of current FDA-approved weight loss medications
Indications and risks of bariatric surgery
Evaluation of common dietary programs through an evidence-based lens
Counseling strategies to enhance patient understanding and engagement
Techniques to dispel nutrition myths and promote sustainable habits
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to provide informed, practical guidance to patients pursuing weight management. This training supports healthcare professionals in delivering safe, individualized care rooted in clinical evidence.
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Instructors
Dr. Betthany Thomas, PharmD, RPh is a 2008 graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree, an American Fitness Professionals & Associates(AFPA)-certified weight management specialist, and an AFPA-certified nutrition and wellness consultant. She has extensive experience as a licensed pharmacist in community pharmacy, medication therapy management, and utilization management. In addition, she is the CEO of BMT Consulting Services, LLC(previously BMT Coaching) and a member of the Medical Expert Board for Verywell Health. Dr. Beth now her expertise to help digital health companies leverage effective, evidence-based content, course, and collaboration solutions for faster growth and more significant impact.
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