Weight Loss Drugs and Diets: Evidence-Based Treatment and Counseling Pearls

This course reviews obesity in the United States. It can be taken by anyone interested in the topic but offers continuing education credit for United States healthcare practitioners in nursing and pharmacy. Address the increasing prevalence of obesity in the United States with our comprehensive course on effective weight loss strategies. Understand the serious health consequences of obesity, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular complications, and learn how weight reduction can improve overall health. This course provides evidence-based patient education on sustainable weight loss treatments and interventions. Covering the latest advances in obesity treatment, approved weight loss drugs, surgical procedures, and clinical considerations, this course is ideal for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and nurses. Critique trending fad diets and unapproved weight loss drugs while emphasizing emerging research. Includes practical patient education through case studies.