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Describe the OBN referral process & criteria for referral
Describe the OBN approach to patient assessment preparation/management prior to treatment
Describe concepts of weight bias & weight stigma & their impact on patient care

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Describe the comorbidities & chronic conditions associated with obesity
Identify factors & approaches that facilitate a discussion about weight with patients living with obesity
Initiate assessment & treatment discussion related to obesity in a non-judgemental & patient-centered way with a patient living with obesity

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Describe pharmacological options & their indications for treating obesity.
Recommend pharmacological options for therapy if clinically indicated for patients living with obesity.

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Describe common mental health concerns & their impact on weight management
Initiate assessment of psychiatric co-morbidities & the use of psychiatric medications & their impact on obesity care
Describe approaches to behavior management & motivational interviewing

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Describe components of the OBN bariatric surgical program, the types of surgery, resulting in anatomical changes & expected patient outcomes
Assess for common complications following bariatric surgery

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Describe common vitamin & mineral deficiencies before & after bariatric surgery
Assess & manage vitamin & mineral deficiencies before & after bariatric surgery

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Describe medication changes/absorption/pharmacokinetics for common comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, OSA
Assess & manage these comorbidities

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Describe how mental health impacts weight loss trajectories & weight regain
Identify practical behavioral/CBT approaches to weight regain
Recommend pharmacotherapy for binge eating disorder

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Describe expected weight trajectories for bariatric patients post-surgery
Identify an approach to assess for factors (physical & mental health) that may contribute to weight regain

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Describe the indications for revision and conversion of previous bariatric surgery.
Identify when a referral back to the BCoE is indicated for reassessment.

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Strategies to keep patient motivated toward long term goal.
Identify appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to pain management for bariatric surgical patients.

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Are there “normal weight trajectories for adolescence.
What are treatment options for adolescence, when should they be considered.
Approaching those discussions with an adolescent population.

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