Weight Loss Training includes Ketosis and Semaglutide Tirzapatide Treatment Certification

CME Weight Loss and Ketosis Certification Courses

PracticalCME’s Evidence-Based Medical Weight Loss training is an accredited online CME course covering the full modern weight loss practice — semaglutide and tirzepatide injection protocols, the new oral GLP-1 agents (oral Wegovy approved December 2025, and Foundayo / orforglipron approved April 2026), ketosis diet protocols, food addiction treatment, and the operational forms and patient handouts you need to start offering weight loss services in your practice. Continuously revised and updated since 2008, backed by over 200 peer-reviewed citations, and taught by Board-Certified MD faculty with no industry sponsors and no MLM supplement endorsements. 8 AAFP Elective CME Credits.

What This Medical Weight Loss CME Course Covers

  • GLP-1 Injectable Protocols — Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) prescribing, titration schedules, and side effect management.
  • Oral GLP-1 Agents — Oral Wegovy tablets (approved December 2025) and Foundayo / orforglipron (approved April 2026), including the patient-selection differences between injectable and oral routes.
  • Ketosis Diet Certification — Macronutrient structuring, ketogenic protocol implementation, and how to combine ketosis with GLP-1 therapy for synergistic results.
  • Food Addiction Recognition and Treatment — How to identify food addiction, why it predicts weight regain after GLP-1 discontinuation, and the clinical approaches that actually work.
  • Patient Selection and Workup — Who is and is not a candidate for GLP-1 therapy, baseline labs to order, contraindications, and red flags.
  • Dose Initiation, Titration, and Tapering — Practical protocols for starting patients, managing GI side effects, escalating doses, and tapering off therapy without rebound weight gain.
  • Compounded vs. Brand GLP-1s — The current regulatory environment around compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, including the FDA shortage resolution and the practical implications for your practice.
  • The Role of Exercise — Where exercise helps weight loss and where it actually hinders it. Not the boilerplate “diet and exercise” advice.
  • Sleep, Hydration, and Stress Reduction — Why a mammal under stress is biologically designed to store fat and retain fluid, and how to address the lifestyle factors that undermine GLP-1 results.
  • Integration with BHRT and GI / Neurotransmitter Testing — How hormone optimization and gut health assessment improve weight loss outcomes, and how to cross-sell these services within a single practice.
  • Practice Implementation — Patient intake forms, history templates, treatment tracking sheets, and patient education handouts that you can brand and use immediately.
  • Business Side — Pricing your weight loss service, structuring follow-up visits, handling insurance questions, and avoiding the patient who just wants Ozempic without behavior change.

🛒REGISTER NOW: Weight Loss CME Training and Wellness Certification Packages

Most online weight loss CME courses were assembled hastily in 2023 or 2024 to capitalize on the GLP-1 boom. PracticalCME has taught evidence-based medical weight loss continuously since 2008, dozens of revisions before semaglutide ever existed as a weight loss drug. That history matters: we have seen the supplement industry’s $50-billion-a-year parade of “weight loss pills” come and go, the low-fat dogma collapse, the rise and fall of phentermine combinations, and now the GLP-1 era. None of the providers offering hastily assembled post-pandemic video courses have that perspective.

The course is supported by over 200 citations from the peer-reviewed medical literature. There are no industry sponsors, no recommended supplement lines, no multi-level marketing products, and no commercial bias of any kind. This is genuinely evidence-based education, which is increasingly rare in the weight loss training space.

All faculty are Board-Certified MDs with years of clinical weight loss experience. The curriculum is updated continuously — Foundayo, approved by the FDA just weeks ago, is already covered in the current course. Your login remains active for two full years, with free updates pushed to your account as new agents and protocols emerge.

🏅8.0 AAFP Elective CME Credits
🖥️Stream at your own Pace for 2 years with Free Course Updates
📅Stay Current with the latest Weight Loss Developments

Introduction

  • Obesity By the Numbers
  • Why Obesity is the Greatest Epidemic of our Time
  • Obesity and Quality of Life
  • Costs of Obesity to Society
  • Obesity and Illness
  • Myths and Misconceptions about Dieting
  • Why Calorie Counting is Not Enough
  • Why Scale Weight is not the Best Indicator of Success
  • BIA Body Composition Testing

Obesity Behind the Scenes

  • Genetics of Obesity
  • Adaptive Thermogenesis
  • Sleep Deprivation and Weight Gain
  • Disorders of Intake
  • Food Addiction Hypothesis
    • Why We Crave Certain Foods
    • Why We Eat When We are Not Hungry
  • Gut Biome Contribution to Intake and Absorption Disorders
  • Dysregulation of Metabolism
  • Hormone Glucose Regulation
  • Intermittent Fasting … what works and what does not
  • Contribution of Hypothyroid to Obesity
  • Contribution of Male, Female and Stress Adrenal Hormone Imbalances to Obesity
  • Plastics and Pollutants Role in Obesity
  • How Exercise Can Cause Weight Gain or Weight Loss
  • Maximizing Exercise for Weight Loss … More is not Necessarily Better!

Pharmaceuticals and Supplements

  • Historical Agents
  • Prescription Stimulants
    • Literature summary
    • Prescribing variations
  • Combination Agents
  • New Novel Prescription Agents (Qsymia, Contrave, Incivree) 
  • GLP-1 Agonists (Liraglutide and Semaglutide)
  • GLP-1 Tips and Tricks
  • Tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) differences and benefits over GLP-1’s
  • Off-Label Mediations likely to be approved in 2027
  • New ORAL Prescription agents **
    • Oral Zepbound and Foundayo
  • OTC Supplements
  • Why Caffeine Does Not Work
  •   **Course includes automatic updates as needed to follow these developments**

Analysis of Popular Diets

  • Counting Calories
  • The Low-Fat Mistake
  • Low-Carb, High-Fat
  • Low Glycemic Diets
  •  Glycemic Index vs Glycemic Load
  • Low-Carb, High-Protein
  • Ketosis Diets
    • How to Achieve Ketosis Safely
    • Physiology of Ketosis to Burn Fat
  • Meal Replacements
  • Dietary Recall Issues
  • Diet Apps

Practice Tips and Tricks

  • Billing Insurance
  • Handling the Reluctant, Resistant, and Defeated Weight Loss Patient
  • Incorporating BHRT, Thyroid, GI Testing and NT Testing into Weight Loss
  • How to take a Great Weight Loss History
  • Forming a Partnership with the Patient
  • Using Follow-up Visits for Continued Motivation and Compliance
  • Evidence-Based Weight Loss Online CME Certification
  • The AAFP has reviewed Evidence-Based Weight Loss and deemed it acceptable for up to 8.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Elective credit(s). Term of Approval is from 01/11/2026 to 01/10/2027. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Watch our PracticalCME Weight Loss Training Overview Video...

Eligibility for Hands-On Training…
  • Doctors (MD’s and DO’s)
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Registered Nurses

Other providers can take the course and receive the certificate, but legal scope of practice in your location is determined by your licensure, not a single training course.

First, Reserve your Online Training Seat in Evidence-Based Weight Loss or Bundle with Saliva Testing/BHRT and/or Neurotransmitter/GI training.

You will have 2 Years of Unlimited Online Access wtih Free Updates pushed to your account periodically as needed and new drugs are approved.

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Then Watch the Online training at your own pace.  Follow clickable links and interact with our faculty for any questions you have.  When finished, complete the online post-test.

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  • I took the hands-on toxin/filler and hands-on PRP/microneedling courses on the same day. I highly recommend this cme for all physicians looking for training because it is taught by a physician (very rare) and recommends only FDA approved indications/treatment options. I appreciate his approach in discussing the clinical data and recommendations on treatments aimed at efficacy - not for the sole purpose of extracting every last cent out of a client. I know it is a business in the end but most of what others recommend take s only into account maximizing profits without regard for true efficacy. As a physician, we are trained to recommend and provide treatments that are safe and efficacious above all else. Making money is secondary when treating real human beings. Thank you Dr. Zengo!

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  • Dear Dr. Zengo,

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    Best Regards,

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  • Training with Dr. Huyen was relaxed and enjoyable. I feel much more confident starting Tox/Fillers and Microneedling with PRP in practice now. I am glad I did both courses and look forward to more advanced courses through PracticalCME with Dr. Huyen as an incredible instructor.

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    I am so thankful I found your company for my education.  After taking your courses, my fear of not mastering these skills faded into excitement and confidence.

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    Your passion and dedication to excellence is a gift you share with your students.  Thank you so very much.

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  • Fantastic! I completed PracticalCME training for Botulinum Toxin, Fillers, and Microneedling. From the beginning, I could not have asked for better! Dr. Zengo is extremely responsive to questions, phone calls, emails, online chats. He is so knowledgeable. The online didactic was clear and concise. There was so much covered in the lecture. I appreciated the downloadable and printable slides for note taking and reference. For the hands on training, I spent the day with Dr. Roop Monica Gill. The day was full of useful knowledge. She is a rock star! She is knowledgeable, highly skilled, approachable, and extremely personable. I feel like I have a new colleague and friend! Some of the additional information I obtained from this class was regarding legality and business tips. This information is crucial. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in pursuing medical aesthetics.

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    Peyton HawkinsBotulinum Toxin Filler Atlanta June 2024
  • Dr.Caiati was an excellent instructor for this course. He answered all questions enthusiastically & with the knowledge of years of experience as an aesthetics physician. His enthusiasm in the subject matter was evident and made for a comfortable learning environment. I appreciated how small the group was as well. We were able to ask questions and have a more interactive learning environment.

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    Lauren Summer BanoBotulinum Toxin and Filler Training September 2023
  • Dr. Caiati hosted a fantastic Botulinum Toxin/Filler/PRP/Microneedling course. He is very well versed in all things cosmetics and was very informative. I feel confident going out and performing these services after the training offered by PracticalCME between the didactic and clinical sessions. Highly recommended!

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  • I took the PacticalCME INJECTION TRIPLE Toxins and Dermal Fillers with Cosmetic PRP Training with Dr. Robert Caiati and it was so great! Dr. Caiati is clearly a master of his art. He is not only extremely knowledgeable and clear and concise in his pedagogical method but he is also charming and very personable as well, I can easily see why his patients are so fond of him! Dr. Caiati really helped integrate the online module training into hands on practice, he was supportive and informative and I really could not have asked for more. I can only highly recommend this training for all aspiring aesthetic injectors.

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    JacquelineNew York Botulinum Toxin & Fillers February 2023
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    Molly SimpsonOrlando April 2022
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Bundle with BHRT for Practice Integration

Weight loss and hormone optimization are clinically inseparable. Thyroid dysfunction, low testosterone, perimenopause, and elevated cortisol all directly undermine weight loss results — and patients who succeed on GLP-1 therapy without addressing these underlying imbalances frequently regain weight when tapering off. Providers who offer both services treat the actual problem, retain patients longer, and build a more profitable practice.

PracticalCME offers a bundle discount when you purchase the Medical Weight Loss CME course together with our Bioidentical Hormone (BHRT) Online Certification. This is the most common pairing among our customers because the two practice lines reinforce each other clinically and operationally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course cover Foundayo (orforglipron) and other new oral GLP-1 agents?

Yes. The course currently covers Foundayo (orforglipron, Eli Lilly), which received FDA approval in April 2026, as well as oral Wegovy tablets (oral semaglutide, approved December 2025). Both oral agents are covered alongside the established injectables — semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) — with practical guidance on patient selection between oral and injectable routes. Course updates are pushed to your account at no additional charge as new agents are approved.

How is this different from other GLP-1 weight loss training courses?

PracticalCME has taught evidence-based weight loss since 2008, long before GLP-1 medications dominated the field. The course is backed by over 200 peer-reviewed citations, has zero industry sponsors, and includes no recommended supplement lines or MLM products. Faculty are Board-Certified MDs with extensive clinical weight loss experience. The course covers not only GLP-1 prescribing but also ketosis diet protocols, food addiction treatment, exercise considerations, and the practice implementation infrastructure — forms, protocols, patient handouts — that lets you start offering weight loss services immediately after completing the training.

What CME credit does the course offer?

The course offers up to 8 AAFP Prescribed Credits. AAFP credit is accepted by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), and is recognized by the American Medical Association toward AMA PRA Category 1. The CME certificate is downloadable immediately upon completion of the online post-test.

Can I prescribe semaglutide and tirzepatide after taking this course?

Prescriptive authority is determined by your underlying medical license, not by this course. Licensed prescribers — MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs in most states — already have the authority to prescribe semaglutide, tirzepatide, oral Wegovy, and Foundayo for appropriate indications. What the course provides is the clinical knowledge to do so safely and effectively: patient selection, dose titration, side effect management, monitoring, and tapering. The course is also valuable for providers who already prescribe these medications and want to optimize protocols, integrate ketosis diet support, and improve patient retention.

Does the course address compounded GLP-1 medications?

Yes. The course covers the current regulatory environment for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, including FDA shortage status, the evolving compliance considerations, and the practical implications for providers who use or have used compounding pharmacies. We do not endorse or recommend specific compounding sources — this is an educational discussion of the clinical and regulatory landscape, not promotion by CME-accredited training.

Why does the course emphasize ketosis diet alongside GLP-1 medications?

GLP-1 medications suppress appetite, but the dietary composition still determines metabolic outcomes. Patients on GLP-1 therapy who continue a high-carbohydrate diet lose less weight, lose more lean mass relative to fat mass, and regain weight more rapidly when tapering off. Ketosis-based dietary protocols pair synergistically with GLP-1 therapy by stabilizing insulin, preserving lean mass, and reducing the food cravings that drive weight regain. The course teaches how to combine the two, including practical guidance for patients who find strict ketosis difficult.

How does food addiction training fit into a weight loss course?

Food addiction is the single biggest predictor of weight regain after GLP-1 discontinuation. Patients who do not address the underlying addictive eating patterns regain most or all of the lost weight within 12 months of stopping the medication. The course teaches recognition criteria, the neurobiological basis of food addiction (which mirrors substance addiction in fMRI patterns), and the clinical and counseling approaches that actually work. This is one of the most important and most overlooked components of a successful weight loss practice.

How long does the course take and how long do I have access?

The course is approximately 8 hours of video content and is fully self-paced. Most providers complete it over one to two weeks. Your login remains active for two full years from purchase, with free updates pushed to your account as new agents, protocols, and research become available. You can revisit any module as often as needed while building your weight loss practice, and the post-test for CME credit can be taken when you are ready.

Is there a bundle discount with the BHRT course?

Yes. Weight loss and hormone optimization are clinically intertwined — thyroid, testosterone, cortisol, and sex hormone imbalances all directly affect weight loss outcomes. Most providers who add medical weight loss to their practice also add BHRT, and many add them together. PracticalCME offers a bundle discount when both courses are purchased together.

Are peptides like BPC-157 or AOD 9604 covered?

The course focuses on FDA-approved weight loss medications and evidence-based dietary protocols. Peptides marketed for weight loss — AOD 9604, BPC-157, tesofensine analogs, and similar compounds — are discussed in the context of the evidence (or lack of evidence) supporting their use for weight management. We do not teach peptide prescribing protocols. Providers interested in integrating peptide therapy responsibly should first build a foundation in hormone optimization, which the BHRT course addresses.

No training course alters the legal scope of practice as defined by the medical/nursing boards in your home state/country. Please review all state/country requirements for supervision for these procedures prior to adding them to your practice.

Course General Information & Purpose

Evidence-Based Weight Loss, Ketosis Diet CME Certification Training Course for Bariatric Providers. Course includes discussion of popular GLP-1-Aided Ketosis Diets
The number one complaint among our patients is weight gain and the inability to lose weight and keep it off effectively. The supplement industry makes over 50 million dollars a year offering solutions yet no pill has ever been shown to cause permanent weight loss. This course only presents evidence-based topics which will work with your patients. The course contains over 200 citations from the medical literature. Highlights of the course include…

  • Discussion of Food Addictions and How to Treat Them
  • The Role of Exercise as both a Help and Hindrance to weight loss
  • Understanding Macronutrients and How to Build a Healthy Menu
  • The Importance of Sleep in Weight Loss
  • Problems and Limitations With Current Pharmaceuticals
  • How to Select an Effective Meal Replacement for Your Practice
  • Detailed Information on Implementing an Effective Hormone-Aided Ketosis Diet in Your Practice

No proprietary, multi-level, or other expensive substances are recommended in this training. This course has no sponsors. Customizable patient information forms, consents, and sample menus for our recommended ketosis diet are included. Courses are taught live, as a live internet simulcast, or included at no charge with the purchase of selected live dates for our Saliva Testing/BHRT Course. The course is also available online as a fully interactive streaming presentation with email support from our faculty. So no matter how you train, you have nothing to lose. Your patients need this service and there is no better time to implement it than NOW!

If you have any further questions about this course, please Email our Medical Director.GL

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Reviews

  • The BHRT course is excellent, even if a bit overwhelming. There's SO much information to take in that I watched many slides two-three times, and took copious notes. But it's all good information, and Dr. Zengo explains everthing very clearly, citing the available evidence throughout. Best of all, Dr. Zengo stands by his promise to help you interpret data from patients you test as you get started. I highly recommend his online BHRT course to anyone interested in helping their patients feel "balanced" again.

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    Eric B, MDBHRT online course
  • I definitely have benefited greatly from your training. I was very skeptical about adding Weight Loss to my practice. Your courses made it very easy to get trained and your teaching was very efficient and effective. The courses and the office forms gave me all the materials and confidence I needed to get started immediately.

    Shortly thereafter, I began offering Rapid Weight Loss in my practice and it quickly became our most successful new service in our practice in just the first 12 months. All of this with very little investment in regards to training and supplies needed to get started. We earned back the costs of our training in just a matter of days.

    The instructors have been more than helpful on numerous occasions when I have had questions…always responding to emails very quickly with just the right information. You keep up to date with all of the latest research and journals and the information presented in your training programs reflect this. Of all the CME courses I have ever had, yours have been the most exciting and beneficial to my practice. Thanks for all of your help over the past 5 years.

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    Joe Johnson, MDCME
  • Yours was the 4th different lecture on Bio-Identical Hormones that I have attended. It was by far the most comprehensive and passionate presentation on the subject.

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    Susanti Chowdhury, MDBio-Identical Hormones
  • Of all the CME courses I have taken in an effort to expand my medical practice, I can say without hesitation that PracticalCME's lectures have been the most well-presented, memorable, and enjoyable.

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  • The Hormone Balancing Course has been practice changing. We now have about 25% of my practice involved with hormone, adrenal support, and GI health. This is gratifying for both me and my patients, because I can now offer options that I didn't have before for menopause, fatigue, and IBS symptoms. It has also been very helpful financially, because I make profits not only on visits, but also on labs and supplements. I did not even need to advertise, because these issues are so common and patients want good answers. In summary, the courses offered by PracticalCME have helped me become more profitable and bring vitality and fun back into my practice. I would highly recommend all of these courses to anyone.

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    J. JohnsonBHRT course
  • Your wellness courses have helped establish my wellness-oriented practice. I am no longer taking any new Medicare or Medicaid and am averaging 3 new private insurance/cash patients a day!

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    M.D. from IllinoisWellness Triple Classes
  • Incorporating the weight loss principles I learned from the "Evidence-Based Weight Loss" Course into my practice has helped my family and my patients lose a record amount of weight and improve their wellness like never before. It was also very profitable for me, netting me over $48,000 in profits in the first year from product sales alone.

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    J.J., MD in CaliforniaWeight Loss Training
  • Thanks PracticalCME. When I first ordered the video weight loss course I was skeptical about the outcome and how this will benefit my practice. It was great. It was so convincing that I took the live course. I came back and started doing right away what I learned. The course had so much information that time to time I got confused.

    I got great follow up and support after the course. The teacher (Dr. Zengo) always answered my email questions in a few hours. This was the beauty of the course (100 % follow up and support). I really felt ashamed at the very beginning of the many times I bothered him with questions. He always supportive and accurate. I do not remember any other CME like that. Dr. Zengo is an excellent advisor and teacher, he always answered my questions in less than 4-6 hours and his advice is priceless . The money that I invested in this training has been recovered in less than 1 month. I also cut my hours at the hospital, enjoying medicine and family again.

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    Ronald Lieberman, DOGreat CME
  • I definitely have benefited greatly from your training. I was very skeptical about adding Weight Loss to my practice. Your courses made it very easy to get trained and your teaching was very efficient and effective. The courses and the office forms gave me all the materials and confidence I needed to get started immediately.

    Shortly thereafter, I began offering Rapid Weight Loss in my practice and it quickly became our most successful new service in our practice in just the first 12 months. All of this with very little investment in regards to training and supplies needed to get started. We earned back the costs of our training in just a matter of days.

    The instructors have been more than helpful on numerous occasions when I have had questions…always responding to emails very quickly with just the right information. You keep up to date with all of the latest research and journals and the information presented in your training programs reflect this. Of all the CME courses I have ever had, yours have been the most exciting and beneficial to my practice. Thanks for all of your help over the past 5 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

By looking at the medical literature, we help you teach patients how to lose weight using only what is known to be true in the medical literature, and not using fad supplements and gimmicks commonly advertised directly to patients.

Evidence shows that the three best weight management strategies are reduction in manufactured processed foods, daily physical activity, and consistent sleep and stress reduction. Diet pills and meal replacement shakes are NOT on this list.

You should choose a board-certified physician who does not peddle “quick fix” supplements and prescriptions to guarantee weight loss, but focuses on stress reduction, lifestyle improvements, and a whole food menu that you can follow for life.

The best prescription is stress reduction, a natural food menu, and rehabilitation of the GI tract that has been compromised due to processed foods. No prescription weight loss pill, shake, or over the counter supplement has proven to cause permanent weight loss.

Since 2008, PracticalCME’s weight loss training focuses on the strategies that work including pairing weight loss with BHRT testing, and GI/Neurotransmitter testing. The training also focuses on eliminating food addictions to prevent weight re-gain.

Our evidence-based course has been designed for medical professionals who want to help their patients lose weight.

Therefore, it’s ideal for doctors (MDs and DOs), physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and other licensed experts offering guidance to weight loss patients.

However, it’s essential to know that our training course won’t alter the legal scope of the weight loss practice set by your home state’s or country’s medical or nursing boards. If you want more information about it, please review the requirements for your location.

Our online classes present evidence-based topics and over 200 citations from the medical literature with key information on obesity, myths and misconceptions about dieting, sleep deprivation and weight gain, metabolism dysregulation, hormone glucose regulation, and exercise.

In addition, our curriculum has high-quality, professional content on weight loss supplements and pharmaceuticals, reviews of popular diets, and practical tips and tricks for creating a comprehensive and effective personal weight loss plan.

PlacticaCME’s classes also include customizable patient information forms, sample menus for recommended ketosis diets, consents, and more. These resources come in handy for those providing or planning to provide weight loss services.

Our training course has been designed to provide professionals with up-to-date information on how to build an effective and evidence-based medical weight loss program.  This includes all of the latest information on Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro for weight loss.

PracticalCME’s courses don’t recommend MLM products, and there are no sponsors controlling our curriculum. We focus on what works long-term to help patients lose weight.

You don’t have to attend our weight loss online classes at fixed hours. Instead, you can complete the course at your own pace. Plus, our content is engaging and interactive, and you can get updates for up to two years at no additional charge.

As the obesity epidemic balloons, getting involved in medical weight loss clinics is helping medical professionals grow their income. However, we also care about patients.

As a result, our courses can help medical professionals add value to their careers and learn best practices to help their patients achieve their goals.

Yes, you’re right! This course’s content has all the information you need to create an effective personal weight loss plan tailored to your patient’s needs and goals.

Yes, you will! We understand that weight gain is one of the main concerns of patients. Therefore, we include crucial information on weight management, how to handle a reluctant, defeated, and resistant patient, how to use follow-up visits for continued motivation, forming a partnership with patients, and more.

Yes! After reviewing the course’s content, you must complete and pass the post-test to receive a printable certificate. This training program is acceptable for up to 8 CME credits.

Prices for our weight loss training courses start at $1,495.00. You can buy them now and pay over time with Affirm for as low as $91 per month.

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