Bariatric Surgery Nursing CE Course

Bariatric Surgery Nursing CE Course is organized by NursingCE.com.

Release date: 11/11/22
Expiration date: 11/11/25

Description:
The purpose of this course is to review the incidence of obesity in the US and discuss the benefits and risks of various bariatric surgical options. Additionally, the course will examine the criteria for bariatric surgery clearance and discuss the preoperative and postoperative care of bariatric patients, including complications that can occur with bariatric surgery.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
• explore the incidence and prevalence of obesity in the US
• describe the benefits and risks of various bariatric surgical options for obesity
• identify the criteria for bariatric surgery clearance
• discuss preoperative and postoperative care of bariatric patients
• describe the complications that can occur with bariatric surgery
• discuss the short- and long-term effects of bariatric surgery.

1.5 Contact Hours