Expert Continuing Education on How to Coach Clients on Weight Loss Drugs
This 10.0 unit continuing education course “Coaching Clients on Weight Loss Medication” is designed to help health coaches or wellness professionals navigate the ever-expanding world of weight loss medications.
Obesity rates in the U.S and worldwide are rising, and over 37 million people in the U.S. have type 2 diabetes.
Due to this, the popularity of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have soared. And with new drugs emerging all the time, it can be tough to stay fully informed and up-to-date.
But as a health coach or wellness professional, equipping yourself with the latest knowledge is essential for supporting your clients.
What You’ll Learn
In this course, we’ll break down the basics of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, a new class of weight-loss drugs generating major buzz.
Learn the following:
- What are GLPs and how do they work? Think of it as a simplified guide to their mechanism of action in the body.
- Which GLP-1 drugs are currently approved by the FDA? We’ll break down the key players and their active ingredients.
- How can GLPs help with weight loss? Dive into the science behind their effectiveness.
- Important ways you can support your clients who are taking or considering starting GLP-1 drugs
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Name GLP-1 drugs that are currently Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved for chronic weight management and their active ingredients.
- Describe how the current FDA-approved GLP-1 drugs work in the body to promote weight loss.
- Discuss other potential direct and indirect health benefits of GLP-1 drugs.
- Identify important ways you can support your clients who are taking or considering starting GLP-1 drugs.
- Describe key differences between GLP-1 drugs and other common Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved weight loss medications.
- Discuss three frequently asked questions (FAQs) about GLP-1 drugs.
- Recognize opportunities to collaborate with healthcare providers to support people taking GLP-1 drugs.
What Your Course Includes
- 2 webinar videos (1 hour each, 2 hours total)
- 2 research articles
- 1 quiz
- Earn 10.0 AFPA CECs
