Completing a Bariatric Nutrition Assessment
hosted byDietitian CentralCompleting a Bariatric Nutrition Assessment is organized by Dietitian Central. This course has been approved for a maximum number of 1.00 Credits.
Live Event Date: Jun 16, 2022
Expiration Date: May 31, 2024
Description:
300,000 bariatric procedures are done annually in the US. Almost 100% of those patients interact with a dietitian before surgery. This is a great opportunity for practitioners looking to grow their programs or seek a career in this field. Understand the key components of a bariatric nutrition assessment including basics about the procedures, red flags that may arise, insurance requirements, addressing patient expectations before surgery, and how your report is used in the office. The goal is for you to feel comfortable adding this to your professional skill set. These patients are seen in the outpatient hospital setting, clinical outpatient offices, and private practice.
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
- Identify all components of a pre-operative bariatric nutrition assessment.
- Understand the purpose of the evaluation and how they are used in bariatric surgical offices.
- Briefly describe the different nutrition requirements set by insurance companies for bariatric surgery.
- Help clients understand their role after surgery to achieve long-term results.
- Identify red flags that warrant additional nutrition follow-up prior to surgery.
