Obesity & Weight Management: Considerations of Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION
This webinar will review contributors to obesity and the relationships between obesity and chronic health conditions. We will review the effectiveness and evidence-base supporting a variety of obesity treatments including diet, physical activity, behavioral, pharmacological and surgical approaches. Emphasis will be placed on the practical aspects of providing obesity education and counseling to assist individuals in attaining and maintaining a healthy weight.
INSTRUCTOR
Ariana M. Chao, PhD, CRNP, FNP-BC
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify contributors to obesity and the relationship between obesity and physical challenges such as arthritis, pain and stroke
- Summarize the effects of weight status on rehabilitation and effects of rehabilitation on weight status
- Identify key components to weight management including starting a conversation about weight and weight management and behavioral strategies
- Explain benefits of weight management on physical impairments and conditions
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and assessment in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.
AUDIENCE
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Social Work and Speech-Language Pathologists
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Nursing:
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CNE is being offered for 1.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education including 0.33 pharmacology contact hours.
Occupational Therapists:
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 7312. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 2/6/2026.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
Speech-Language Pathologists:
Disclosures:
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Pamela Pfeifer, MS, RN, NPD-BC - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Ariana M. Chao, PhD, CRNP, FNP-BC - Financial: Has received grants and completed consulting work for Eli Lilly and Company; has received grants from WW International Inc. Non-Financial: Has nothing to disclose.
ACADEMY POLICIES
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