Education for Healthcare Professionals
Obesity education for healthcare professionals
Support your patients with confidence. Advance your skills in obesity management with continuing medical education built for healthcare professionals. Whether you’re just starting or seeking advanced certifications, our courses and programs can support you in delivering compassionate, evidence-informed care.
Accredited programs & formal designations
Calibre: Continuing education in obesity care
Calibre is an accredited, online program perfect for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and other allied healthcare professionals looking to enhance their skills in obesity management.
With over 22 hours of accredited live and online learning, this five-module program provides practical, evidence-informed training tailored for the realities of your practice. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of obesity’s biological and environmental causes, alongside advanced treatment strategies that go beyond weight loss.
This program focuses on practical, essential skills, including addressing weight bias, improving patient communication, and integrating obesity care into routine practice. With accreditation from leading medical organizations, Calibre gives you the tools to deliver compassionate, effective, and evidence-based obesity care.
See what you’ll learn with Calibre
Take the next step in your professional journey.
Sign up to be notified about dates for 2025 Calibre cohorts—space is limited and these will sell out!
Certified Bariatric Educator
The Certified Bariatric Educator (CBE) designation is designed for healthcare professionals looking to deepen their expertise in obesity management. This certification validates your skills and knowledge in delivering evidence-informed, compassionate care to individuals living with obesity.
To earn your CBE designation, you’ll complete a comprehensive 3-hour online exam that covers essential topics such as the science of obesity, communication strategies, diagnosis, treatment options, and more. Prior to the exam, participants must meet prerequisites, including prior obesity training and 700 hours of practical obesity-related experience within the last five years.
With this certification, you’ll join a growing network of professionals committed to improving outcomes for patients living with obesity.
Ready to take the next step?
Sign up to be notified about the next CBE exam dates.
Clinician Partnerships in Obesity Initiative
This 12-month, no-cost initiative is designed to connect early-career Canadian physicians with leading obesity medicine experts. Limited to 15 spots, this program will provide in-depth training, networking opportunities, and practical knowledge to improve obesity care in your practice.
Hurry—the deadline to apply is March 31, 2025.
Free, on-demand courses
Build a solid foundation of knowledge with our free, self-paced courses, available on-demand to fit your schedule.
Introductory courses
Introduction to obesity
1 hour
Learn the basics of obesity care, clinical assessment, and evidence-informed treatments
Introduction to behaviour change counselling for obesity
2 hours
Learn tools for empathetic, evidence-informed counselling to support lasting behavioural changes in obesity management.
Intermediate courses
The impact of weight bias & stigma
2 hours
Examines the impacts of weight bias and stigma, providing tools to foster empathy, inclusivity, and positive change.
Beyond the stereotypes: Delving into the epidemiology, pathophysiology, & science of obesity
2 hours
From genetics to social influences, this course examines the complexities of obesity and provides evidence-informed tools for prevention, management, and improving health outcomes.
Obesity assessment essentials: A comprehensive overview on obesity assessment strategies
3 hours
Learn essential knowledge and practical skills for assessing obesity, enabling you to tailor interventions and support better health outcomes for your patients.
Obesity prevention & the impact on activities of daily living
3 hours
Examine the root causes of obesity, its impact on daily life, and prevention strategies, to equip you with tools to improve quality of life for patients living with obesity.
A comprehensive overview of bariatric surgery for obesity management
6 hours
This course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge of bariatric surgery, including procedures, pre- and post-operative care, and long-term patient support.
A deep dive into medical nutrition therapy & physical activity
4 hours
Learn evidence-informed strategies of medical nutrition therapy and physical activity and understand practical applications to support obesity management and overall health.
Exploring the role of mental health & psychological interventions in obesity management
3 hours
Understand the connection between mental health and obesity while gaining practical strategies to address emotional challenges and enhance patient care.
Comprehensive approaches to obesity management in diverse populations
4 hours
Discover how to deliver personalized, evidence-informed obesity care that meets the unique needs of individuals across diverse cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
