MEDICALLY MANAGED WEIGHT LOSS WITH GLP-1S (VIRTUAL)

Are you ready for a virtual deep dive into a new wave of medications helping people achieve weight loss goals.

The MMWL Training is for Practitioners wanting to incorporate safe and effective weight loss programs into their practice with the use of GLP-1 medications. We explore the science behind these drugs, their effectiveness and potential side effects. We discuss who might benefit the most, how to manage potential side effects, and strategies for starting treatment and long-term weight management.

Course Objectives

• Define the mechanism of action, efficacy, and side effects of GLP-1 agonists for weight management with Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Liraglutide and Retatrutide (Coming in 2025)
• Medication efficacy, safety, dosing, administration and storage
• Contraindications, warnings and precautions
• Identify appropriate patient selection criteria and strategies for initiating GLP-1 agonist therapy
• Apply strategies for monitoring patients on GLP-1 agonists and adjusting therapy as needed
• Summarize the transition from weight loss to weight maintenance with GLP-1 agonists, considering long-term use and special patient populations
• The business of weight loss in a cash pay practice  

Details

• This is an online (virtual) and on-demand training course
• Digital certification will be provided after course completion