Part 1	Topics	Learning Objectives
Session 1	Introduction to Obesity in Ontario	– 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
Session 2	Etiology of Obesity	– 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
Session 3	Medical Management of Obesity	– Describe the efficacy of lifestyle & dietary regimes in order to recommend options for patients living with obesity – Describe components of the OBN Medical Program-Initiate assessment & treatment discussions related to obesity with patients
Session 4	Prescribing & Managing Anti-Obesity Drugs	– Describe pharmacological options & their indications for treating obesity. – Recommend pharmacological options for therapy if clinically indicated for patients living with obesity.
Session 5	Understanding Mental Health Impacts on Obesity Care	– 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
Session 6	Surgical Management of Obesity & Postoperative Care of Bariatric Surgical Patients	– 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

Part 2	Topics	Learning Objectives
Session 1	Assessment & Management of Nutritional Deficiencies Following Bariatric Surgery	– Describe common vitamin & mineral deficiencies before & after bariatric surgery – Assess & manage vitamin & mineral deficiencies before & after bariatric surgery
Session 2	Long Term Vitamin & Mineral Deficiencies Associated with Bariatric Surgery	– Describe potential long-term vitamin & mineral deficiencies following bariatric surgery (Iron Deficiency Anemia & Vitamin B12 Deficiency) – Assess & manage Anemia and Vitamin B12 deficiencies for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery
Session 3	Postoperative Management of Comorbidities	– Describe medication changes/absorption/pharmacokinetics for common comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, OSA – Asses & manage these comorbidities
Session 4	Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Mental Health	– Describe how mental health impacts weight loss trajectories & weight regain – Identify practical behavioral/CBT approaches to weight regain – Recommend pharmacotherapy for binge eating disorder
Session 5	Pregnancy Considerations Following Bariatric Surgery	– Describe physiological factors following bariatric surgery that contribute to the potential for malnutrition, increased potential for adverse perinatal outcome & increase risk of maternal morbidity and/or mortality – Describe optimal care for pregnancy after bariatric surgery
Session 6	Weight Regain	– 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