Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management Program

"We are positioned to take the lead in weight management. This certificate program will provide the needed training and support to help us meet this significant challenge."

Sachiko St. Jeor, PhD, RD, FADA,
University of Nevada School of Medicine

Over half of American adults are overweight or obese. A dietetics professional, trained to have a comprehensive knowledge of the field and management options, can enable long-term patient compliance and sustained success. This program is designed to produce providers of comprehensive weight management care who also know when and how to refer patients to other specialists. It is open to ADA members, RDs, and DTRs.

The Certificate of Training Offers:

• cutting edge information and skills shared by leading practitioners in the field



• cases and exercises to allow hands-on experience



• valuable resource materials and tools for immediate use and future reference



• an opportunity to showcase your expertise by earning a Certificate of Training.



• 28 continuing professional education units

What's Involved?
There are three components to the training program: a self-study module (8-9 hours of readings, activities, and a pre-test), a 2 1/2 day live workshop, and a post test. You must pass the pre-test to attend the workshop. After successful completion of the course and take-home post-test, you will be awarded a Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management, suitable for framing.

All program participants will receive continuing professional education units; however, only those who pass the post-test will receive the certificate. Participants will only be given one opportunity to pass the post-test.

What's Covered?
Current Research and Future Possibilities... Clinical Management of Overweight and Obesity... OTC Dietary Supplements... Behavior Modification... Application of Popular Diets and Weight Loss Programs... Formulas for Weight Loss... Medical Complications of Weight Loss... Role of Exercise... Pharmacotherapy... Bariatric Surgery as a Treatment Option…Case Studies

Click here to obtain Course Learning Objectives

Who Developed the Certificate Program?
A team of over thirty leading experts in the field of weight management contributed to the development and review of this certificate of training course, including George Blackburn, MD, Kathy Cobb, MS, RD, CD-N, John Foreyt, PhD, Gary Foster, PhD, Jim Hill, PhD, Marsha Hudnall, MS, RD, CD, Laura Kettle Kahn, PhD, Bob Kushner, MD, Paul Larson, MD, Richard Mattes, MPH, PhD, RD, Cathy Nonas, MS, RD, CDE, Becky Reeves, DrPh, RD, FADA, Judy Stern, PhD, RD, Sachiko St. Jeor, PhD, MS, RD, FADA, Bob Wilson, DTR, and Babette Zemel, PhD.

"Obesity has become a world-wide epidemic and carries significant health burdens. We need specially trained dietetics practitioners to help patients implement the lifestyle changes necessary for effective treatment and to combat this epidemic. This certificate of training provides key information and tools for practitioners working in obesity treatment."

George L. Blackburn, MD, PhD, Harvard Medical School

For more information, please contact CDR by e-mail at weightmgmt@eatright.org or call 1-800/877-1600, ext. 5500.

When and Where are Courses Offered?

Upcoming programs include:

Please click here for a printable registration form. This document is available in PDF format, 207KB. Click here for more information on PDF documents. Past programs have been filled to capacity several days prior to the registration deadline. CDR strongly recommends that flight arrangements and hotel reservations not be finalized until written registration confirmation is received. The registration fee is $345. You will receive the self-study module and pre-test within six weeks of the program.

Click here to review testimonials from participants.

As of October 2005, 4,595 participants have been awarded the Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management. Click here for a list of recipients.

Click here to obtain information on the Adult Weight Management Self-Study Module.

To order mailing labels of certificate recipients, please contact CDR at 1-800-877-1600, ext. 4839 or by email at pjohnso@eatright.org.

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