Name: Medical Weight Loss Training
Price: 1299 USD
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Medical Weight Loss
Training Course

Master physician supervised weight loss systems and protocols. Learn prescription diet programs, MIC injections, hormone therapy, and bariatric evaluation with evidence-based training.

5.0 CME Credits 1-Day Course Evidence-Based Certificate Included

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$1,299

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Medical Weight Loss Training Course Overview

The Medical Weight Loss Training Course offered by the American Academy of Procedural Medicine (AAOPM) provides comprehensive training on physician supervised weight loss systems and protocols. This course is designed for licensed medical professionals seeking to add medical weight loss services to their practice.

This comprehensive program covers all major prescription diet programs including ketosis protocols, MIC injections, hormone therapy, and bariatric evaluation. Learn evidence-based weight management strategies that deliver real results for your patients.

With the weight loss industry exceeding $50B annually and 70% of patients preferring physician-administered programs, this training prepares you to capture this significant revenue opportunity while helping patients achieve their health goals.

Medical Weight Loss Learning Objectives

After successful completion of the course, attendees will have a full understanding of:

Patient Assessment and Program Selection

Learn how to identify which weight loss program will work best for patients presenting a variety of medical and weight issues. Understand the need for laboratory work, identifying hormonal factors, and psychosocial stressors attributable to weight gain.
Weight Loss Equipment and Supplies
- Bioimpedance scales and segmental fat analyzers
- Calorimeters
- Computer software tracking (maintenance phase)
- Meal Replacement (Retail)
- Nutriceuticals (Supplements)
Weight Loss Programs and Protocols
- Physician Prescribed Diet Plans and Protocols
- Glycemic Diet Plans
- Approved Bariatric Diet Plans
- Prescription Therapies
- High Protein / Low Fat Diets
- Zone Diets/South Beach/Schwarzbein Principle and other programs
Contributing Factors to Weight Loss
- Importance of Exercise
- Stress relief (sleep, stress management)
- Behavioral therapy modification/identification
- Hormonal factors and hormonal testing
- Use of compounded agents (MIC Injections, B-12, Trans-dermal Patches, Supplements)
Pharmacological Therapies

Learn the latest in pharmacological drugs for weight management. Understand which FDA approved drugs can be used for treatment or in combination with other therapies. Safely learn the protocols for dispensing these prescriptions.
Off-Label Uses and Supplements

Gain knowledge of "off-label" uses of various drugs including dosing and safe administration. Learn how supplements may enhance weight loss and which supplements to use in various formulations.
Practice Integration and Business Success
- Integration of "cash basis" procedures within your practice
- Marketing and promoting weight management services
- Cross-selling with other aesthetic services (Botox, fillers, cellulite)
- Pricing and packaging strategies

Medical Weight Loss Course Details

Training Format

Comprehensive 1-day CME workshop with 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
Evidence-based training on physician supervised weight loss systems
Interactive case studies and protocol reviews

Topics Covered

Prescription diet programs and protocols
Ketosis and bariatric diet plans
MIC (Methionine Inositol Choline) lipotrophic injections
Vitamin B-12 injections and supplements
Hormone therapy and metabolic evaluation
FDA approved prescription medications
Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X) treatment
Post-weight loss maintenance programs

What You'll Receive

Comprehensive course materials and protocols
Intake forms and administrative documents
Promotional materials for your practice
Access to AAOPM physician portal

Market Opportunity

Weight loss market exceeds $50B annually in the US
70% of patients prefer physician-administered weight loss
Typical patient generates over $1,100 per treatment cycle
Obesity affects 2 out of 3 people in the United States

Medical Weight Loss Certification

Participants who complete the Medical Weight Loss Training Course will receive:

5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits – Accredited continuing education
Certificate of Completion from AAOPM
Comprehensive course materials including protocols, forms, and treatment guides

After completing this training, you will be prepared to:

Immediately begin offering medical weight loss services in your practice
Prescribe and administer physician-supervised weight loss programs
Administer MIC injections, B-12 injections, and supplement protocols
Pursue Board Certification in Functional Medicine through AAOPM

Prerequisites

Valid, unrestricted medical license (MD, DO, NP, PA, RN, DDS, DMD)
Understanding of basic patient assessment and medical evaluation
Completion of course registration and pre-course materials
Review of didactic materials prior to workshop

Medical Weight Loss Course Agenda

8:30–9:00am

Registration

Check-in, receive course materials, and meet fellow attendees.

9:00–10:30am

Obesity Epidemic and Market Overview

Growing epidemic of obesity, associated health problems and medical complications. Weight loss market size, physician supervised programs, and medical costs. Triggers, lifestyle and environmental factors. Genetics and integrative medical concepts concerning adrenal, thyroid and gonadal hormone imbalances.

10:00–11:15am

Diet Programs and Adjunctive Therapies

hCG Diet Program protocols, dosing, contraindications, delivery methods, FDA compliance. MIC lipotrophic injections, Vitamin B-12 injections, meal replacements, supplements, and correlation of diet and exercise.

11:15am–12:30pm

Bariatric Diets and Metabolic Conditions

Bariatric diets for patients with contraindications. VLCD, Ketosis, VLFD, Ornish, Glycemic diets. Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X), Hypothyroidism diagnosis, testing, and treatment protocols.

12:30–1:30pm

Lunch Break

On your own.

1:30–3:15pm

Treating the Medical Weight Loss Patient

Medical histories, pre-existing conditions, FDA approved prescription medications, drug interactions. Customizing personal weight loss plans for at-risk patients. Weight loss supplements, patient interactions, prescribing protocols, and patient monitoring.

3:30–4:30pm

Practice Integration and Business Success

Integrating weight therapies into your practice, post-weight loss maintenance programs, retail meal plans, insurance considerations, laboratory testing, follow-up and monitoring. Tips for startup, delegation to mid-levels, and creating new revenue streams.

Note: This is a summary agenda. The full course agenda will be emailed prior to your course date. Contact our office with any questions.

Board Certification Pathways

The American Academy of Procedural Medicine offers Board Certification Pathways for Physicians in Aesthetics, Functional Medicine, and Pain Management. AAOPM is proud to offer certification courses for physicians and nurses in New York, Las Vegas, Orlando, Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, Los Angeles, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco and many other cities.

Call today to find out how to get your Certification Plaque Free.

Date	Course	Time	Price
Fri, May 1, 2026	Physician Medical Weight Loss Training	8:00 AM ET	$699 $999	Register
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