Weight Management.
Course Description
*Identify psychological and physiological reasons for obesity.
*Discuss reasonable and physically attainable goals for the patient.
*Design a weight management plan tailored to the needs of the patient.
*Discuss role of behavior modification, diet, nutrition, exercise,smoking, and lifestyle factors.
*Discuss motivational techniques, positive imaging, family and peer support, and long-term maintenance.
Course Outline
Target Audience: Social workers, counselor, and other mental health professionals.
Course Content Level: Advanced
Number of CE Hours: 8
Type of CE hours: General
Delivery format: Reading based asynchronous distance learning.
Course completion requirements:
How to Obtain Continuing Education Credit
Please follow the steps below to obtain the necessary contact hours of home study continuing
education credit:
1. Read course objectives.
2. Study the course text:
3. The questions for the final examination are attached here. Answer these questions by marking
your Scantron card:
Write your name on every Scantron card in the space provided. Also write the exam title
in the space marked “Subject”.
True/false examination Mark the Scantron card as follows: Use A for true answers, B for
false answers. Disregard C, D and E.
Multiple-choice questions Choose the letter of the correct answer and mark the Scantron
card accordingly.
Marking the Scantron card Use No. 2 pencil only. Make dark marks. Erase completely to
change.
4. Complete the licensure information on the examination sheet.
5. Return the scantron card, examination sheet and student evaluation of the course.
You’ll need 70% correct score on the post-test for successful completion of the course.
6. Retain a copy of the answers for your record.
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support in the preparation, presentation or implementation of its CE activities.
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Instructor Credentials: N/A
ACE Provider Approval Statement: Homestead Schools, Inc., 1070, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Assoiciation of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses for continuing education credit.
ACE provider approval period: 4/2/2023-4/2/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 8 General continuing education credits.
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Cancellation/Refund Policy: Should you need to cancel your order or if you are not satisfied with the quality of our course material, you can return the course (before a certificate is issued) within 90 days and receive a prompt and full refund (less shipping and handling.)
Course last updated: June, 2016
Learning Objectives
After completing the course you’ll be able to:
- List diseases that often result from overweight and obesity.
- Explain how overweight and obesity are measured.
- Describe how the prevalence of overweight and obesity in adults has changed over the years.
- Cite statistics making the connection between overweight and obesity with diabetes, hypertension, high blood cholesterol and cancer.
- Discuss the risks of developing various diseases associated with being overweight.
- Describe various types of weight loss programs, relative risks, and their effectiveness.
- Describe various types of diets and their pros and cons.
- Describe a healthy diet and provide tips for healthy eating.
- Substitute lower fat versions of foods.
- Identify six factors that make people overweight.
- Explain what causes gallstones and identify risk factors for gallstones.
- List four common symptoms of gallstones or gallstone attack.
- Describe the health benefits of physical activity.
- Make the connection between physical activity and weight control.
- Explain why smokers gain weight after quitting.
- Separate facts from myths about diet, food and exercise.
- Describe the effects of weight cycling.
- Discuss very-low-calorie diets (VLCDs) and their effectiveness in producing lasting weight loss.
- Identify barriers to adequate medical care and preventive services for an obese patient.
- Identify health care provider barriers to adequate medical care and preventive services.
- Discuss and list various prescription medications that promote weight loss.
- Discuss potential risks and concerns when considering long-term weight-loss medical treatment for obesity.
- Answer commonly asked questions by your patients about weight-loss medications.
- Describe various surgical options to promote weight loss. 25. Describe restrictive and malabsorptive operations and explain their benefits and risks.
- Make an assessment of patient to determine suitability for gastrointestinal surgery.
- Define overweight and obesity and explain why overweight and obesity should be treated.
- Describe the genetic influence in the development of overweight and obesity.
- Describe the evaluation and treatment of overweight and obesity strategy using the treatment algorithm.
- Describe the role of health professionals in weight loss therapy.
- Define sleep apnea and hypopnea.
- Describe the connection between the treatment of obesity and obstructive sleep apnea.
- Lists the benefits of physical activity for the patient.
- Provide examples of moderate amounts of activity.
- Define a healthful diet. 37. Describe serving sizes for various food groups in the Food Guide Pyramid. 38. Explain why it is important to use sugars in moderation.
- Explain the importance of reducing sodium intake in your diet.
- Emphasize the importance of balancing the food we eat with physical activity, and maintaining or improving our weight.
- List the calorie needs of children, inactive and active men and women, and older adults.
- Differentiate between a portion and a serving.
- Identify people who should not drink alcohol beverages at all.
- List five tips to help you choose sensible portions when eating out or eating at home.
- Recognize dubious, sensational and worthless ads for weight-loss products and services.
- Choose a weight-loss program that meets the guidelines for providers of weight-loss products or services.
- Recommend to your clients diet books that are backed by solid scientific evidence.
- Identify reasons why obese patients are less willing to seek medical care.
- Provide guidance to health care providers on addressing the special health care needs of patients who are overweight or obese.
- List office supplies and equipment that should be stocked in a medical office to accommodate obese patients.
- List conditions for which obese patients are at special risk.
- Discuss various clinical studies of morbidly obese individuals, their risk of mortality, and results of surgical treatment.
- Define surgical treatment goals for the morbidly obese.
- Define terms related to obesity, physical activity, and weight control.
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