| Title | Supporting Patients Before, During and After Weight Loss Surgery |
| Start date | 12/06/2019 (Fri) |
| End date | 12/06/2019 (Fri) |
| Time | 8:30am - 11:45pm |
| Location |
1 Southpark Circle, Charleston, SC 29414 (Southpark Multipurpose Training Room)
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| Description | As an increasing number of patients seek treatment for obesity, it is vital for healthcare providers to be able to offer evidence-based recommendations. This course will teach you how to provide the best practice standards whether you are starting the conversation about weight loss treatment options, reinforcing lifestyle recommendations, or providing long-term supportive care for patients with a history of bariatric surgery. |
| Target Audience | Nurses, Dietitians, Social Workers (non social work), Respiratory Therapists and any other healthcare professional with interest. |
| Instructors | Molly Jones, RD, LD and Nina Crowley, PhD, RDN, LD |
| Fees | Non-Members: $45.00, Full-Time Students: $25.00 and Consortium Members: No Fee |
| Credits |
Nursing: This nursing continuing education activity awards 3.0 contact hours upon successful completion.
Lowcountry AHEC (Provider Number 1901-005PR, Expiration Date January 24, 2022) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction, by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Dietitians: This program provides a total of 3.0 clock hours of continuing education activity. Lowcountry AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by South Carolina
Nurses Association, which is an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC).
Social Workers: This program is approved for a total of 3.0 non social work contact hours. The South Carolina AHEC system is an approved provider of continuing education by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
Respiratory Therapists: This program is approved for 3.0 hours of continuing education. Lowcountry AHEC is an approved provider of continuing education for Respiratory Care Practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners.
All Participants: This program provides 3.0 clock hours (0.30 CEUs) by Lowcountry AHEC and meets SC AHEC Continuing Education Best Practice Standards.
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| Notes |
*CLASS LIMITED TO 60
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