Surgery Fundamentals for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Patient Assessment-Based Certificate

Issued by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Earners of the Surgery Fundamentals for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Patient Assessment-Based Certificate have demonstrated knowledge of the care of patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery, including preoperative management, surgical procedures and outcomes, postoperative care, complications, nutritional monitoring, and considerations for special populations.

Type Validation
Level Intermediate
Time Hours
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Metabolic and Bariatric Patient Care
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Postoperative Patient Management
Preoperative Patient Management
Special Populations
Surgical Procedures and Outcomes

Earning Criteria

Be a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Have at least two years of experience providing care to patients with clinical obesity.
Complete the required educational program, including 17 expert-led presentations.
Successfully pass the Surgery Fundamentals for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Patient certificate assessment.