NASM Understanding Weight Loss Medication

Understanding Weight Loss Medication: A Guide for Fitness and Wellness Professionals

$ 1,200.00

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Programme Details

NASM’s Understanding Weight Loss Medication: A guide for fitness and wellness professionals is intended for fitness and wellness professionals who are interested in learning about weight loss medications and looking to acquire knowledge and strategies to help their clients achieve their weight loss goals.

While the promotion of physical activity and dietary intervention remains the initial step in the fight against obesity, the use of pharmacologic agents to assist those wanting to loose weight, can be a highly effective tool in achieving their goals.

NASM Understanding Weight Loss Medications, you will:

Professional Development: Increase your confidence in supporting clients through the complexities of medical weight loss through targeted strategies for exercise, nutrition, and behavioural coaching
Evidence-Based Content: Become familiar with the latest peer-reviewed research, including currently approved GLP-1/GIP medications and those undergoing FDA trials
Comprehensive Learning: Expand your knowledge of risk factors related to obesity and its link to chronic diseases, and the long-term health benefits of combining GLP-1/GIP medications with a healthy lifestyle
Elevate Engagement: Experience 15 discussion-based videos to further enhance your understanding and obtain valuable insights

Prerequisite:

No prerequisites are required to enrol in the Understanding Weight Loss Medications course.

What is Included:

- Online content available wherever you are – on mobile, tablet, or desktop
- Five-year online content access
- Interactive eLearning programme with:
  - 3 Chapters
  - 15 Videos
  - 1 Downloadable and printable handout

Course Curriculum:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Weight Loss Medications
Chapter 2: The Role of Fitness and Wellness Professionals
Chapter 3: Discontinuing Weight Loss Medications

Final Exam Format:

CEU quiz
Passing score: 70% or higher
Number of questions: 20 multiple choice
Time limit: no time limit
Number of attempts: unlimited
Exam expiration: Five years from day of activation to complete the course

Certification:

The NASM Understanding Weight Loss Medication is a Continuing Education course.. A (digital) Certificate of Completion will be awarded and can be found in your NASM account.