Obesity Assessment Essentials: A Comprehensive Overview On Obesity Assessment Strategies
In this course, we will delve into crucial aspects of assessing obesity, equipping you with fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary to perform an assessment for obesity. We will explore a variety of assessment strategies, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively evaluate obesity in clinical and public health settings.
Obesity assessment is pivotal in understanding and managing this complex chronic disease effectively. Throughout this course, we will examine case studies and review current research findings to deepen your understanding of obesity assessment methodologies. By the end of this course, you will be proficient in applying these assessment strategies to tailor interventions and support optimal health outcomes for individuals affected by obesity.
Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion.
This course was co-developed between Obesity Canada and The European Association for the Study of Obesity.
This course is designed for a comprehensive range of healthcare professionals, encompassing Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists, Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Respiratory Therapists, Psychologists, and other allied health providers. It aims to equip these professionals with specialized knowledge and skills relevant to their respective fields. By engaging various healthcare roles, the course ensures a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, enhancing collaborative practices and improving health outcomes.
Pre and post evaluations with one asynchronous module. It will take approximately 3 hours to complete the program.
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Online learning, completed at your own pace.
Free
- Candace Vilhan, B.A.Psych, E.C.E., CBE, Lived-experience
- Shahebina Walji, MD, CCFP, FCFP
- Jennifer Brown, RD
- David Macklin, MD, CCFP
- Sean Wharton, MD, PharmD, FRCPC
- Sue Pedersen, MD, FRCPC
- Taniya Nagpal, PhD
- Simon Williams, PhD., European Association for the Study of Obesity Representative
Course Content
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Course Includes
- 3 Lessons
- 1 Topic
- 2 Quizzes
- Course Certificate
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