Course Code: REL-PAC-0-BNBM
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least two behavior modification techniques used for persons affected by obesity.
Describe how the environment and genetics impact the life of a person affected by obesity.
Discuss how lifestyle choices affect health, lifespan, and quality of life.
Outline:
Module Name
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Obesity and Behaviors
Obesity
Behavior Modification
Review
Environmental Impact
The Role of Genetics
Review
The Good, the Bad, and the Summary
Key Takeaways
Section 3: The Effect of Lifestyle Choices
Choices
Consequences
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Combatting Obesity
Combatting Obesity
Treatment Options
Behavior Modification Results
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Babette Rudick, MSN, RN, CBN
Babette Rudick, RN obtained her BSN and MSN nursing degrees from Mansfield University in 1992 and 2015, respectively. Ms. Rudick has over 30 years of nursing experience with over 15 years of those in bariatrics. Ms. Rudick is a Certified Bariatric Nurse through the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Ms. Rudick has functioned as a Bariatric Nurse Case Manager, Bariatric Nurse Coordinator, and as the Program Manager of Bariatric Surgery at a healthcare facility in Central Pennsylvania. Ms. Rudick is a per diem reviewer and writer of bariatric content and subject expert for Relias.
Reviewer: Kimberly Matthews, RN
The content for this course was created or revised by Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post-Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Dietitians; Nurses; Social Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.