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Overcoming the Challenges of Managing Obesity: Strategies for the Primary Care Setting

An expert faculty reviews techniques for engaging in discussions of obesity management with patients, strategies for appropriate use of antiobesity medications, and best practices for individualizing plans for long-term weight management. 

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Who Should Attend

Primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician associates/physician assistants (PAs) managing patients with obesity.

All Events

Overcoming the Challenges of Managing Obesity: Strategies for the Primary Care Setting

Past Events

October

17

2023

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Central Time (CT)

Virtual

November

03

2023

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern Time (ET)

In-person

Valle Vista Golf & Conference Center, 755 E Main Street, Greenwood, Indiana 46143

December

08

2023

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Central Time (CT)

Virtual

February

24

2024

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Mountain Time (MT)

In-person

Marriott Denver West, 1717 Denver West Marriott Blvd, Golden, Colorado 80401

Faculty

ProCE Banner Faculty
Sandra Christensen, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, FOMA, FAANP

Chief Clinical Officer
Obesity Medicine Specialist
Integrative Medical Weight Management
Seattle, Washington

ProCE Banner Faculty
Nicole Fox, MPAS, PA-C, CPAAPA

Family Medicine
San Juan Health
Moab, Utah

Topics

  • Overview
  • Initiating the Conversation
  • Obesity Management 
  • Strategies for the Long Term

CME/CE Info

Target Audience
Primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician associates/physician assistants (PAs) managing patients with obesity.

Goal Statement
The goal of this program is to improve the knowledge, competence, and performance of learners in prioritizing obesity management, identifying patients who could benefit from pharmacologic treatment, and engaging patients in nonbiased discussions to achieve effective and sustained weight loss. 

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Use recommended approaches to engage in discussions of obesity management with patients
  • Formulate strategies for use of AOMs based on efficacy and safety evidence, guideline recommendations, and patient factors and preferences
  • Develop individualized patient-centered plans for the long-term maintenance of weight loss

 

Accreditation

Joint Accreditation Statement


In support of improving patient care, Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (PACE) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

ANCC Credit Designation

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Nursing Continuing Professional Development activity is 1.0 contact hour, including 1.0 hour of pharmacology credit.

AAPA Credit Designation

Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (PACE) has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest 
Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (PACE) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose all financial conflicts of interest (COI) they may have with ineligible companies. All relevant COI are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to PACE policy. PACE is committed to providing its learners with high-quality CME/CE activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of an ineligible company.

Acknowledgement

Provided by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (PACE)

Supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk.