• Nutritional Deficiencies

    Health Sciences North
    Nutritional Deficiencies

    Hosted by: Health Sciences North In this session, you will learn to: Describe common vitamin and mineral deficiencies before and after bariatric surgery Introduce the management of vitamin and mineral deficiencies before and after bariatric surgery Review additional long-term vitamin and mineral deficiencies after bariatric surgery

  • Nutritional Deficiencies

    Health Sciences North
    Nutritional Deficiencies

    Hosted by: Health Sciences North In this session, you will learn to: Describe common vitamin and mineral deficiencies before and after bariatric surgery Introduce the management of vitamin and mineral deficiencies before and after bariatric surgery Review additional long-term vitamin and mineral deficiencies after bariatric surgery

  • Postoperative Care

    Health Sciences North
    Postoperative Care and Complications

    Hosted by: Health Sciences North In this session, you will learn to: Describe components of the OBN bariatric surgical program, the types of surgery, resulting anatomical changes and expected patient outcomes. Assess for common complications following bariatric surgery. Identify when a referral back to the BCoE is indicated.

  • Understanding Mental Health

    Health Sciences North
    Understanding Mental Health Impacts

    Hosted by: Health Sciences North In this session, you will learn to: Describe common mental health concerns in obesity care as experienced by bariatric surgery patients Initiate a psychosocial assessment and the use of psychiatric medications, while understanding their impact on obesity care Describe how OARS (a motivational interviewing technique) can be used to engage […]

  • Understanding Mental Health

    Health Sciences North
    Understanding Mental Health Impacts

    Hosted by: Health Sciences North In this session, you will learn to: Recognize pharmacological options for obesity Understand practical considerations for prescribing obesity medications relating to bariatric surgery and for more complex cases Review future treatment options and their mechanism of action