Can physician assistants prescribe weight loss medications like Semaglutide?

Yes. Physician assistants have prescriptive authority in all 50 states and can prescribe weight loss medications including Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, and other GLP-1 agonists. PAs work under a collaborative agreement with a supervising physician, with the level of oversight varying by state. This training prepares you to prescribe within your practice agreement.

What is the scope of practice for PAs in medical weight loss?

Physician assistants can prescribe weight loss medications, evaluate patients, order labs, and manage treatment within their collaborative practice agreement. PAs have significant autonomy in patient care, and many states have adopted Optimal Team Practice models that reduce administrative burdens while maintaining the collaborative relationship.

Do physician assistants need direct supervision to prescribe GLP-1 medications?

No, direct on-site supervision is not required in most states. PAs have prescriptive authority through their collaborative agreement with a supervising physician. Many states have reduced supervision requirements, and chart reviews can often be done remotely. Our training applies regardless of your specific practice arrangement.

How much can physician assistants earn from medical weight loss services?

Medical weight loss offers significant earning potential through recurring patient visits. PAs in medical spas, wellness centers, or specialty practices can increase their value and compensation by offering weight loss services. The $50 billion weight loss market continues to grow with high patient demand.

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Medical Weight Loss Training for Physician Assistants (PA)

Name: Medical Weight Loss Training for Physician Assistants (PA)
Price: 1299 USD
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Master medical weight management with comprehensive training in GLP-1 medications including Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. Learn evidence-based obesity treatment protocols, patient assessment, and prescription management designed for physician assistants.

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Medical Weight Loss Training

Why Physician Assistants Choose AAOPM for Weight Loss Training

Our Medical Weight Loss Training Course is designed for physician assistants who want to add comprehensive weight management services to their practice using the latest GLP-1 medications and evidence-based protocols.

PA Prescriptive Authority: Learn to prescribe weight loss medications within your collaborative practice agreement with protocols for all 50 states.
CME Credits Included: Earn 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits toward your continuing education and NCCPA recertification requirements.
GLP-1 Medication Protocols: Master comprehensive protocols for Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, and emerging weight loss medications.
Career Advancement: Add valuable skills that increase your marketability in medical spas, wellness centers, and specialty practices.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Cover patient assessment, lab interpretation, medication management, MIC injections, and practice integration.

Course Curriculum

What You'll Learn in Medical Weight Loss Training

A comprehensive curriculum covering everything physician assistants need to successfully offer medical weight loss services.

GLP-1 Medications & Protocols

Master prescribing protocols for Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), and other GLP-1 receptor agonists. Learn dosing, titration schedules, contraindications, and side effect management.

Patient Assessment

Learn comprehensive patient evaluation including metabolic assessment, lab interpretation, hormonal factors, and identifying candidates for medical weight loss versus bariatric surgery referral.

50 States with PA Rx Authority

Injection Therapies

Master MIC lipotropic injections, B-12 supplementation, and adjunctive injectable therapies for enhanced weight loss results.

Metabolic Conditions

Address Metabolic Syndrome, insulin resistance, thyroid dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances affecting weight.

Diet Programs

Evidence-based ketosis protocols, VLCD programs, and provider-supervised diet plans tailored to patient needs.

Business Integration

Pricing strategies, practice models, marketing tactics, and integration for weight loss services in various settings.

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Weight Loss Prescribing Scope for Physician Assistants (PA)

Understanding your capabilities as a PA-C prescribing weight loss medications.

PA Prescriptive Authority

Physician assistants have prescriptive authority in all 50 states and can prescribe weight loss medications including GLP-1 receptor agonists. PAs work within a collaborative practice agreement with a supervising physician, with supervision requirements varying by state. Many states have adopted Optimal Team Practice models that reduce administrative burdens while maintaining quality collaborative care.

50 States with PA prescriptive authority

Career Value

Increase your marketability and compensation by adding high-demand weight loss services to your clinical skillset.

$50B+ Annual market size

Medications Within PA Scope

Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)
Phentermine & combinations
Contrave, Qsymia, Saxenda
Compounded formulations

Collaborative Practice

Work within your collaborative agreement to offer comprehensive weight loss services. Many states allow remote chart review and do not require on-site physician presence for routine weight management care.

Recurring Patient Care

Medical weight loss creates ongoing patient relationships through monthly medication management, follow-up visits, and lab monitoring, leading to consistent patient panels.

Diverse Practice Settings

Offer weight loss services in various settings including primary care clinics, medical spas, wellness centers, obesity medicine practices, and multi-specialty groups. Medical weight loss training makes you a valuable addition to practices looking to expand their service offerings.

Certification & CME

Receive your AAOPM Certificate of Completion with 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for recertification, making this training count toward your PA-C maintenance requirements.

Course Calendar

Medical Weight Loss Training Course Dates for Physician Assistants (PA)

Browse upcoming medical weight loss training courses. All courses include comprehensive training on GLP-1 medications and protocols.

Empire-Virtual-Training

May 1 - Dec 6, 2026

3 Courses

Fri May 1

Livestream

Physician Medical Weight Loss Training

8:00 AM ET

$699 $749

Sat Aug 8

Livestream

Physician Medical Weight Loss Training

$699 $749

Sun Dec 6

Livestream

Physician Medical Weight Loss Training

$699 $749

New York City, NY

Aug 23 - Oct 11, 2026

2 Courses

Sun Aug 23

Physician Medical Weight Loss Training

8:00 AM ET

$1,649 $2,049

Sun Oct 11

Physician Medical Weight Loss Training

8:00 AM ET

$1,649 $2,049

Newark, NJ

Nov 6 - Nov 6, 2026

1 Course

Fri Nov 6

Physician Medical Weight Loss Training

8:00 AM ET

$1,649 $2,049

Date	Course	Time	Price
Fri May 1 Fri, May 1, 2026	Physician Medical Weight Loss Training	8:00 AM ET	$699 $749	Register
Sat Aug 8 Sat, Aug 8, 2026	Physician Medical Weight Loss Training		$699 $749	Register
Sun Dec 6 Sun, Dec 6, 2026	Physician Medical Weight Loss Training		$699 $749	Register

Date	Course	Time	Price
Sun Aug 23 Sun, Aug 23, 2026	Physician Medical Weight Loss Training	8:00 AM ET	$1,649 $2,049	Register
Sun Oct 11 Sun, Oct 11, 2026	Physician Medical Weight Loss Training	8:00 AM ET	$1,649 $2,049	Register

Date	Course	Time	Price
Fri Nov 6 Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Physician Medical Weight Loss Training	8:00 AM ET	$1,649 $2,049	Register

FAQ

Weight Loss Training FAQ for Physician Assistants

Common questions about medical weight loss training for physician assistants.

Yes. Physician assistants have prescriptive authority in all 50 states and can prescribe weight loss medications including Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), and other GLP-1 receptor agonists. PAs work within a collaborative practice agreement with a supervising physician. Our training prepares you to prescribe these medications safely and effectively within your scope of practice.

Our Medical Weight Loss Training Course is completed in just 1 day. You'll receive your Certificate of Completion immediately after successfully finishing the training. Most physician assistants begin incorporating weight loss services into their practice within days of completing the course.

No, direct on-site supervision is typically not required. PAs work within a collaborative practice agreement with a supervising physician, but most states do not require the physician to be physically present for routine patient care like weight loss management. Many states have adopted Optimal Team Practice models that allow more autonomous PA practice while maintaining the collaborative relationship.

Medical weight loss training increases your value to employers and opens doors to positions in medical spas, wellness centers, obesity medicine practices, and aesthetic clinics. The growing demand for medical weight loss services, particularly GLP-1 medications, means trained PAs are highly sought after. This specialized skill can lead to increased compensation and more diverse career opportunities.

Yes. AAOPM is accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education). This Medical Weight Loss course is approved for 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for PA-C recertification, making this training applicable toward your continuing education and certification maintenance requirements.

Physician assistants can offer medical weight loss services in various settings including primary care clinics, medical spas, wellness centers, obesity medicine practices, endocrinology offices, and multi-specialty groups. This training prepares you to integrate weight loss services into any practice setting within your collaborative practice agreement.

Date	Course	Time	Price
Fri, May 1, 2026	Physician Medical Weight Loss Training	8:00 AM ET	$699 $749	Register
Sat, Aug 8, 2026	Physician Medical Weight Loss Training		$699 $749	Register
Sun, Dec 6, 2026	Physician Medical Weight Loss Training		$699 $749	Register

Date	Course	Time	Price
Sun, Aug 23, 2026	Physician Medical Weight Loss Training	8:00 AM ET	$1,649 $2,049	Register
Sun, Oct 11, 2026	Physician Medical Weight Loss Training	8:00 AM ET	$1,649 $2,049	Register

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Medical Weight Loss Training for Physician Assistants (PA)

Why Physician Assistants Choose AAOPM for Weight Loss Training

What You'll Learn in Medical Weight Loss Training

GLP-1 Medications & Protocols

Patient Assessment

Injection Therapies

Metabolic Conditions

Diet Programs

Business Integration

Weight Loss Prescribing Scope for Physician Assistants (PA)

PA Prescriptive Authority

Career Value

Medications Within PA Scope

Collaborative Practice

Recurring Patient Care

Diverse Practice Settings

Certification & CME