Learning Objectives

Following the completion of this conference, attendees should be able to:

1. Integrate quality measures such as regular documentation of BMI,
   blood pressure, and counseling for nutrition and exercise into the
   optimal management of patients with obesity.

2. Define the growing problem of childhood obesity and the
   predisposing risk factors.

3. Synthesize appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan for common
   child and adult obesity conditions in both outpatient and inpatients
   etting.
    
4. Describe the risk factors and treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver
   disease (NAFLD)
    
5. Explore the evidence base for current and emerging treatment
   options for the long-term management of patients with obesity.
    
6. Describe preoperative and postoperative management of bariatric
   surgery patients

Online Registration is now closed.  
Please register at the door on
Friday between 7:30am-8:00am.

VBMC Nurses must also submit RTA