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OMA Obesity Treatment Proficiency Badge in Nutrition™  
(5 Courses)

Complete 5 courses of specialized content in the required topic areas for Nutrition. Once you have completed the core content and the Nutrition courses, download the application for the Obesity Treatment Proficiency Badge in Nutrition™.
Dietary Interventions (Complete at least 1 course from the options)
The Mediterranean Diet for Weight Management and Cardiometabolic Health Expand The Mediterranean Diet for Weight Management and Cardiometabolic Health for more informationMore InfoMore Info The Mediterranean Diet for Weight Management and Cardiometabolic Health
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Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN, CD
CME/CE Expiration Date: *04/15/2020
*The expiration date listed above is the last day CME/CE credit can be claimed for this specific presentation.

 

Description: Ms. Dennet will provide an in-depth look into the mediterranean diet and provide helpful resources such as sample meal plans and grocery lists. 
 

Objectives:

  • Describe the traditional Mediterranean diet
  • Explain which components of the Mediterranean diet may aid weight loss or reduction in visceral fat
  • Understand the current strengths and limitations of research on Mediterranean-style diets

Originally Recorded: Recorded on 4/19/2017

Formats Available: On-demand
Original Presentation Date: April 19, 2017
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now

Approved Credit:
  • Obesity Medicine Association: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, 1 Participation Credit(s)

    • More InfoMore Info The Mediterranean Diet for Weight Management and Cardiometabolic Health
    The Plant-Powered Plate: Why Vegetarian Meals Promote Healing and How You Can Help Patients Bridge the Gap between Diet Advice and Lasting Dietary Change Expand The Plant-Powered Plate: Why Vegetarian Meals Promote Healing and How You Can Help Patients Bridge the Gap between Diet Advice and Lasting Dietary Change for more informationMore InfoMore Info The Plant-Powered Plate: Why Vegetarian Meals Promote Healing and How You Can Help Patients Bridge the Gap between Diet Advice and Lasting Dietary Change
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    Anita Bermann, MS, RDN, CD
    CME/CE Expiration Date: *04/15/2020
    *The expiration date listed above is the last day CME/CE credit can be claimed for this specific presentation.

     

    Description: Ms. Bermann will provide an in-depth look into the vegetarian diet along with helpful tools such as sample meal plans and grocery lists. 
     

    Objectives:

    • Discuss three explanations for the health benefits seen with plant-based diets
    • Explain how dietary choices can affect the composition of the gut microbiome
    • Review weight netural strategies for inspiring dietary change

    Originally Recorded: Recorded on 4/19/2017

    Formats Available: On-demand
    Original Presentation Date: April 19, 2017
    On-Demand Release Date: Available Now

    Approved Credit:
  • Obesity Medicine Association: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, 1 Participation Credit(s)

    • More InfoMore Info The Plant-Powered Plate: Why Vegetarian Meals Promote Healing and How You Can Help Patients Bridge the Gap between Diet Advice and Lasting Dietary Change
    Crucial CARBversations: Teaching Your Patients the Low-down on Low-carb Expand Crucial CARBversations: Teaching Your Patients the Low-down on Low-carb for more informationMore InfoMore Info Crucial CARBversations: Teaching Your Patients the Low-down on Low-carb
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    Laura Eggerichs, RDN, CD; Megan Moore, RDN, CD
    CME/CE Expiration Date: *04/15/2020
    *The expiration date listed above is the last day CME/CE credit can be claimed for this specific presentation.

     

    Description: Ms. Eggerichs and Ms. Moore will discuss the aspects of the low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet and provide helpful resources such as sample meal plans and grocery lists. 
     

    Objectives:

    • To be able to discuss the reasoning behind low-carbohydrate diet approaches with patients
    • To be able to teach patients how to implement a low-carbohydrate diet
    • To be able to identify challenges and offer solutions to implementing a low-carbohydrate diet

    Originally Recorded: Recorded on 4/19/2017

    Formats Available: On-demand
    Original Presentation Date: April 19, 2017
    On-Demand Release Date: Available Now

    Approved Credit:
  • Obesity Medicine Association: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, 1 Participation Credit(s)

    • More InfoMore Info Crucial CARBversations: Teaching Your Patients the Low-down on Low-carb
    Eating Patterns for Weight Management (Recorded Webinar) Expand Eating Patterns for Weight Management (Recorded Webinar) for more informationMore InfoMore Info Eating Patterns for Weight Management (Recorded Webinar)
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    Marie Pierre St-Onge, PhD, FAHA
    CME/CE Expiration Date: 03/20/2022*
    *The expiration date listed above is the last day credit can be claimed for this course.

     

    Description: Review the effects of eating patterns on weight and overall health. Explore practical implications for designing a nutritional treatment strategy for patients with obesity.

     

    Accreditation:

    The Obesity Medicine Association designates this internet live course for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicans should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

     

     

    Formats Available: On Demand
    Original Presentation Date: March 20, 2019
    On-Demand Release Date: Available Now

    Approved Credit:
  • Obesity Medicine Association: 1 Participation Credit(s), 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

    • More InfoMore Info Eating Patterns for Weight Management (Recorded Webinar)
    Role of Meal Replacements in Obesity Medicine (Complete at least 1 course from the options)
    Meal Replacement Strategies in a Comprehensive Weight Management Program (Recorded Webinar) Expand Meal Replacement Strategies in a Comprehensive Weight Management Program (Recorded Webinar) for more informationMore InfoMore Info Meal Replacement Strategies in a Comprehensive Weight Management Program (Recorded Webinar)
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    Richard Lindquist, M.D., Dipl. ABOM, FAASP, FOMA
    CME/CE Expiration Date: 06/06/2022*
    *The expiration date listed above is the last day credit can be claimed for this course.
     


    Description: Review the current literature on the use of meal replacements in weight management and bariatric surgery, and discuss strategies for utilizing meal replacements in your obesity treatment plans.

     

    Accreditation:

    The Obesity Medicine Association designates this internet live course for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicans should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

     

    Formats Available: On Demand
    Original Presentation Date: June 04, 2019
    On-Demand Release Date: Available Now

    Approved Credit:
  • Obesity Medicine Association: 1 Participation Credit(s), 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

    • More InfoMore Info Meal Replacement Strategies in a Comprehensive Weight Management Program (Recorded Webinar)
    Using Meal Replacements in Obesity Treatment: Grade School to Grandparents Expand Using Meal Replacements in Obesity Treatment: Grade School to Grandparents for more informationMore InfoMore Info Using Meal Replacements in Obesity Treatment: Grade School to Grandparents
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    Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM

    CME/CE Expiration Date: 10/04/2022*
    *The expiration date listed above is the last day CME/CE credit can be claimed for this specific presentation..

    Learn how to use meal replacements in weight management and chronic disease treatment across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics, from obesity medicine specialty practice to primary care.

    Formats Available: Streaming + MP4 Download
    Original Presentation Date: October 05, 2019
    On-Demand Release Date: Available Now

    Approved Credit:
  • Obesity Medicine Association: 1 Participation Credit(s), 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

    • More InfoMore Info Using Meal Replacements in Obesity Treatment: Grade School to Grandparents
    Creating a Meal Plan for your Patient (Complete at least 1 course from the options)
    Creating a Meal Plan for Patients with Obesity (Recorded Webinar) Expand Creating a Meal Plan for Patients with Obesity (Recorded Webinar) for more informationMore InfoMore Info Creating a Meal Plan for Patients with Obesity (Recorded Webinar)
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    Ethan Lazarus, MD, FOMA
    CME/CE Expiration Date: 8/27/2022*
    *The expiration date listed above is the last day credit can be claimed for this course.

     

    Description: Learn how to determine which dietary plan is best for your patients. Discuss strategies to customize and monitor meal plans as part of a dietary intervention for obesity treatment.

    Accreditation:

    The Obesity Medicine Association designates this internet live course for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicans should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

     

     

    Formats Available: On Demand
    Original Presentation Date: August 27, 2019
    On-Demand Release Date: Available Now

    Approved Credit:
  • Obesity Medicine Association: 1 Participation Credit(s), 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

    • More InfoMore Info Creating a Meal Plan for Patients with Obesity (Recorded Webinar)
    Nutrition Case Studies (Complete at least 2 courses from the options)
    Nutrition Case Study: Impacting Type 2 Diabetes Expand Nutrition Case Study: Impacting Type 2 Diabetes for more informationMore InfoMore Info Nutrition Case Study: Impacting Type 2 Diabetes
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    Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA
    CME/CE Expiration Date: 11/14/2022*
    *The expiration date listed above is the last day credit can be claimed for this course.

     

    Description: In this interactive case-based webinar, apply nutritional interventions as part of a comprehensive obesity treatment plan.

    Accreditation:

    The Obesity Medicine Association designates this internet live course for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicans should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

     

    Formats Available: Streaming + MP4 Download
    Original Presentation Date: November 14, 2019

    Approved Credit:
  • Obesity Medicine Association: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, 1 Participation Credit(s)

    • More InfoMore Info Nutrition Case Study: Impacting Type 2 Diabetes
    Nutrition Case Study: Evidence for Current Eating Plans and Helping Patients Make the Choice (Recorded Webinar) Expand Nutrition Case Study: Evidence for Current Eating Plans and Helping Patients Make the Choice (Recorded Webinar) for more informationMore InfoMore Info Nutrition Case Study: Evidence for Current Eating Plans and Helping Patients Make the Choice (Recorded Webinar)
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    Angela Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP

    CME/CE Expiration Date: 1/16/2023*
    *The expiration date listed above is the last day CME/CE credit can be claimed for this specific presentation.

     

    Description: This session will review ways to assess a patient’s current eating and determine appropriate choices for patients using the evidence for various eating plans and patterns. Using an interactive case study approach, we will demonstrate methods for selecting an eating plan with the patient.

    This webinar fulfills one course in the case study requirement for the OMA Obesity Treatment Proficiency Badge in Nutrition (TM). Apply concepts learned in the Nutrition Proficiency Badge coursework to a patient case. Participants will also be required to complete a post-test after the webinar to demonstrate proficiency in using dietary interventions for obesity treatment.

    Accreditation:

    The Obesity Medicine Association designates this internet live course for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Formats Available: Streaming + MP4 Download
    Original Presentation Date: January 16, 2020
    On-Demand Release Date: Available Now

    Approved Credit:
  • Obesity Medicine Association: 1 Participation Credit(s), 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

    • More InfoMore Info Nutrition Case Study: Evidence for Current Eating Plans and Helping Patients Make the Choice (Recorded Webinar)