PCEO Region II Course Overview
The Losing Battle
Description
This course will discuss the various types of bariatric surgery, appropriate candidates for these surgeries, the effects of bariatric surgery on future pregnancies, and common post-op issues for these patients. This day will also include case studies and a panel discussion with previous bariatric patients.
Course Objectives
- Review anatomy, physiology, and obesity
- Describe various types of bariatric surgeries
- Identify appropriate candidates for bariatric surgery
- Discuss sensitivity issues for the obese and bariatric population
- Describe the effects of gastric bypass on subsequent pregnancies and possible complications
- List nutrition guidelines for bariatric patients and recommendations for perinatal care
Information
Contact hours: 6.75.
The Children’s Medical Center (OH-042/6/1/11) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Co-provided by PCEO
Faculty: Experienced Health Care Professionals such as Bariatric Surgeons, Bariatric Educators, Obstetric Nurses, and Nutritionists, as well as previous bariatric patients.
Target Audience: RNs, LPNs, and other healthcare professionals who work with these patients in the office, clinic, or hospital setting.
Date: March 31, 2010
Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
(Registration begins at 7:30 am)
Deadline: March 17, 2010
Location: Miami Valley Hospital,
Main Building, 6 NorthWest, Room 1, Dayton
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(2010 Course Offerings - January thru June Booklet is available for download)
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