Ten Credit CPEU on Bariatric Nurtition Surgeries and Their Potential Complications

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I would like to post the following press release for our newest Bariatric class, worth 10 credits at a level 3.

Press Release

Weight Loss Surgeries and the Potential Complications

Class Description:

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the latest peer reviewed research in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of obesity via bariatric procedures; as well as the comorbidities associated with obesity. It emphasizes the practical application of that research as it relates to the real world of bariatric care and the appropriate follow up care necessary for successful outcomes with obese patients undergoing surgical intervention. Strategies and tools to prepare health care and mental health professionals, along with patients will be explained and recommended to decrease complications. Extensive discussion of both pre-op and post-op assessments and care for the rest of the patient’s lifetime will be discussed.

Intended Audience:

This class is well suited for a variety of health care and mental health professionals including physicians, therapists, dietitians, nurses, etc. It teaches the need for a multidisciplinary approach in order to minimize the risk of physical and behavioral post-op complications.

Author:

Fink, MS, RD, LD of Professional Nutrition Therapists

’s education was from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and University of Alabama. She received the American Dietetic Association’s prestigious award “Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year” award in 2004, was Chair of the American Dietetic Association's Nutrition Entrepreneur group and is a nutrition professor in Dallas, TX. has been an expert contributor to Fitness and Shape magazines. Her private practice and speaking events focus on eating disorders, weight management and bariatric surgery.

Credits and Availability:

This class is posted on www.ceu4u.com for a total of 10 CEU credits.

The class is posted in both the dietetics catalogue and the nursing catalogue.

Kathy J. Shattler, M.S.,RD

Director, Nutrition and Dietitians Division

Http://www.ceu4u.com

kshattler2000@...

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