Program Overview

A self-paced, 100% online professional certificate program for primary care clinicians, the 2024-2025 Obesity Management in Primary Care Professional Development and Certificate Program is a collaboration among the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), The Obesity Society (TOS), and the National Association for Continuing Education (NACE).

The program includes 9 on-demand learning modules as well as clinical webinars, Ask-The-Expert coaching hours led by TOS, downloadable resources, and more! We anticipate learners will spend a total of 15 to 20 hours reviewing and completing the various activities.

Upon completion, you will receive a professional certificate from The Obesity Society (TOS) – the leading medical association for Obesity Medicine in the U.S. and globally. The professional certificate is in addition to the CME/CE credits awarded.

Program Prerequisites, Structure & Cost

Program Prerequisites

To participate in the 2024-2025 Obesity Management in Primary Care Professional Development and Certificate Program, you must be a PA or NP who:

• Works in a primary care outpatient setting
• Cares for, or plans to care for, patients with obesity for at least 16 hours a week
• Has English proficiency; written and verbal

Program Structure

Designed for busy clinicians working in primary care, this dynamic, self-paced training program consists of 9 modules that participants can move through at their own pace. Most learners will complete the program in 15-20 hours! The course will remain available to registered learners until Dec. 31, 2025. The program will close to new registrants on Sept. 30, 2025.

Upon completion, learners will receive a professional certificate from The Obesity Society (TOS) – the leading medical association for Obesity Medicine in the U.S. and globally. The professional certificate is in addition to the CME/CE credits awarded.

The activities associated with the 2024-2025 Obesity Management in Primary Care Professional Development and Certificate Program are:

• A comprehensive practice and knowledge assessment with chart abstraction (at the beginning and completion of the program)
• Nine accredited modules:
  • 8 clinical webinars ranging from 30-90 minutes
  • 2 podcasts
  • 2 case-based, interactive Decision Point activities
  • The Obesity Society (TOS) point-of-care pocket guide
  • Provider/Patient resource center with downloadable resources
  • Access to Ask-the-Expert coaching/office hours
• Module topics are:
  • Course Introduction
  • Pathophysiology
  • Overcoming Bias
  • Screening and Diagnosis
  • Foundations of Treatment
  • Pharmacotherapy
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Documentation, Billing, and Coding
  • Blueprint of Care: Putting It All Together

Program Cost

This professional development and certificate program costs just $399 per person.

The partners analyzed tuition rates of other comparable certificate programs, finding ranges from $600 to nearly $1,000. AAPA, TOS, and NACE are able to offer discounted pricing of this program to primary care providers because of the independent medical educational grant support received from Novo Nordisk and Lilly.

Registration

Register for PA/NP Track

Important Note: This program consists of two tracks. The track above is for the PA/NP track only. If you are a physician, please register for the physician track.

Register for Physician Track

Accreditation

The 2024-2025 Obesity Management in Primary Care Professional Development and Certificate Program has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for up to 10.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid through December 31, 2025.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Standards of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) through the joint providership of the National Association for Continuing Education (NACE), The Obesity Society, and The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA). NACE is accredited by the AANP as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number 121222. This activity is approved for 10.0 contact hours (which includes up to 1.75 hours of pharmacology). Approval is valid through December 31, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

About the Collaborators

Founded in 1968, the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is the national professional society for PAs (physician associates/physician assistants). It represents a profession of more than 178,700 PAs across all medical and surgical specialties in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and the uniformed services.
AAPA advocates and educates on behalf of the profession and the patients PAs serve. We work to ensure the professional growth, personal excellence and recognition of PAs. We also enhance their ability to improve the quality, accessibility and cost-effectiveness of patient-centered healthcare.

NACE strives to offer continuing education opportunities that provide learners in the fields of medicine, behavioral health, education, and related disciplines with the most up-to-date, science-based information. This enables them to increase their knowledge, skills, confidence, and professional performance, which ultimately benefits the health of the public.

The NACE Vision
NACE aspires to be recognized as the leader in continuing education and to be known for its comprehensive suite of programs that are tailored to the individual needs of practitioners, all of which emphasize innovation, outcomes, and clinical relevance.

NACE’s Commitment to Compliance
NACE received re-accreditation as an ACCME provider with Commendation in April 2020 and is committed to complying with the criteria and standards set forth by ACCME, ACCME’s Content Validation Value Statement, and the AMA’s Standards and Ethical Opinions, in order to ensure that its certified educational activities meet the highest standards.

Founded in 1982, The Obesity Society (TOS) is the leading professional society focused on obesity science, treatment, and prevention.

Our approximately 2,800 members worldwide are people like you, ranging from early career to established members of the field, including:

• Basic and clinical researchers
• Clinicians and care providers
• Educators
• Early career investigators
• Students

OUR VISION: Solving the challenges of obesity through deeper understanding and coordinated action.

OUR MISSION: To promote innovative research, effective and accessible care, and public health initiatives that will reduce the personal and societal burden of obesity.

OUR VISION: Rigorous science, highest professional standards, and strength through diversity.

The Obesity Society, its members and staff pledge to uphold:

• Compassion for the lives and situations of those living with obesity.
• Responsibility for advocacy, treatment and investigation, all working toward a cure for obesity.
• Respect for each other and all who are touched by obesity.
• Progress for furthering knowledge about obesity using appropriate scientific standards.
• Mentorship for helping, teaching and supporting our colleagues.
• Highest Ethical Standards for all our actions, writings, programs, and services.