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Pediatric Obesity Management: A Dual Track Course for Primary and Tertiary Care Providers

Name: Pediatric Obesity Management: A Dual Track Course for Primary and Tertiary Care Providers
Brand: American Academy of Pediatrics
SKU: 7403F4F3-49CD-4E4E-98B3-CF53DF1A9442
Availability: InStock

MOC

Available: 04/03/2026-04/02/2029

Format

Price: $265.00

Member Price: $205.00

Description and Learning Objectives

Description

This comprehensive virtual course is designed to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage pediatric obesity across different levels of care. Featuring two specialized tracks, the course offers tailored content for primary care providers, focusing on early identification, prevention, and community-based interventions, and for tertiary care providers, addressing complex cases, advanced treatment strategies, and multidisciplinary approaches. Participants will gain evidence-based insights, practical tools, and expert guidance to enhance patient outcomes in pediatric obesity management.

Course Topics Include:

Pathophysiology of obesity
Structural drivers of health
Motivational interviewing and navigating non-stigmatizing conversations about weight
Implementing IHBLT strategies in primary care
Starting/optimizing pharmacotherapy

By the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Explain the pathophysiology of obesity development, maintenance, and treatment.
Recognize specific strategies for improving care in primary and tertiary care settings.
Understand how and when to use pharmacotherapy, including medically complex patients
Identify when and how to collaborate across disciplines to enhance long-term care.
Understand issues and strategies related to access to care

Course Details

Start Date: April 3, 2026
Online Access Expires: April 2, 2029
Credit Expires: April 2, 2029
Course ID: 62475

Faculty

Tahniat Syed, MD, FAAP
Katie Queen, MD, FAAP
Sandra Hassink, MD, FAAP
Amanda Staiano
Jessica Reilly, MD, FAAP
Christopher Bolling, MD, FAAP
Claudia Fox, MD, FAAP
Crystal Watters, CPC, CGSC

Registration Fees

Pediatrician Member: $205

Allied Health Professional: $195

Section on Obesity Member $195

National Affiliate Member: $175

Senior Member: $135

Resident Member: $100

Post Residency Training Member: $100

Medical Student Member: $50

Non-Member: $265

Credit Information

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Enduring Materials

6.75
AAP Credit Only
AAP Credit

6.75
NAPNAP
NAPNAP Contact Hours

6.75
MOC
MOC Part 2

6.00

Credit Statements

Physician - Pediatric Obesity Management: A Dual Track Course for Primary and Tertiary Care Providers

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AAP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 6.75 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the AAP.

This activity is approved for 6.00 points of MOC Part 2 credit by the American Board of Pediatrics through the AAP MOC Portfolio Program. All approved activities must be completed by the MOC Credit Approval End Date. All deadlines and MOC point values should be confirmed by checking the ABP Activity Catalog within each physician’s ABP Portfolio. Consult your ABP portfolio at www.abp.org for details about your specific certification requirements. For questions about how to access this activity, contact [email protected].

Allied Health Professional - Pediatric Obesity Management: A Dual Track Course for Primary and Tertiary Care Providers

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This program is accredited for 6.75 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 0.00 contain pharmacology (Rx) content, (0.00 related to psychopharmacology) (0.00 related to controlled substances), per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines. The AAP is designated as Agency #A17. Upon completion of the program, each participant desiring NAPNAP contact hours must send a completed certificate of attendance to [email protected]. Payment of $15 for NAPNAP members and nonmembers is required via credit card for all NAPNAP contact hour requests. Keep this certificate for your records for six (6) years. Requests for duplicate certificates should be made to the AAP.

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