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1-DAY INITIAL TRAINING AGENDA
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM:
Registration / Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM:
Intro: Why We Do What We Do
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM Obesity Medicine Case Studies:
An introduction to obesity medicine will be presented along with an obesity patient case study
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM Tools Needed For Obesity Medicine: Discover how to obtain the critical data necessary in determining a course of action with an obese patient
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM Strategies For Intensive Behavioral Intervention:
Discussion on the best counseling strategies, with an introduction to motivational interviewing
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM:
BREAK
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: CMWL Nutrition Program Options:
Learn how to implement a low calorie diet, prescribe meal replacement programs, and handle challenging patients
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM:
LUNCH
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM ObesityTx Platform Overview:
Learn how the technology platform maximizes your time, workflow and revenue
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM: Prescription Medications Associated With Weight Gain:
Learn how to change patients’ prescription medications to the best alternatives that promote weight maintenance
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Anorectic Medication Prescribing Strategies:
Understanding what pharmacotherapy options are available, how to prescribe and monitor use, and a review of medico legal concerns
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM:
BREAK
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM: Preparing To Launch Your Weight Loss Practice:
Office Setup, Program Pricing & More: Learn our proven strategies to optimize practice revenue through in-office marketing and program pricing
NEW! 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM: SMART Maintenance Program: Learn about the new maintenance program (a framework designed to improve long-term outcomes)