Date: Monday, April 6th, 2009
Check-In Time(s): 4:30pm-5:00pm
Class Time(s): 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Fairview Riverside East building, Dining Room A

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Speaker(s):
Charles Billington, MD
Dr. Billington directs obesity treatment programs at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center and the University of Minnesota.  He is the Associate Director of the Minnesota Obesity Center and is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Minnesota.  Dr. Billington received a BA degree from Rice University in Houston Texas and an MD from the University of Kansas in Kansas City, Kansas.  He completed his residency training in Internal Medicine and a Fellowhip in Endocrinology and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Hospital. Dr. Billington is nationally recognized for his research contributions in the area of nutrition, obesity and diabetes.  He has served as President of the Obesity Society and as a member of the NIH Task FOrce on the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity.  Dr. Billington has authored over 120 research publications, and more than 30 book chapters, editorials and reviews.  He is a member of numerous professional, local, and community committees and organizations.
Maureen Devereaux O.T.R./L, C.E. S.
Maureen is the Supervisor for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview.  She is an Occupational Therapist and has certification as Clinical Exercise Specialist from the American College of Sports Medicine.  Maureen has worked in this field for 24 years.  She consults for the Heuga Center, out of Edwards, Colorado evaluating and providing exercise programs for people with Multiple Sclerosis.  Maureen developed the weight management exercise program at UMMC,Fairview 2 years ago.

Course Description:
The impact of the current obesity trends in America places added demands on the health care system.  34 percent of US adults are Obese (body mass index of >30). This course will help Rehabilitation professionals to further understand current research, medical and surgical treatments for obesity.  Participants will learn how to evaluate and treat the obese patient, focusing on physical activity, exercise, and behavior change.

*This course is eligible for AOTA Approved Provider credit. The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.*
*This course is eligible for MN Board of PT Category 1 continuing education credit.*

Course Objectives:
Review of the basic science behind obesity
Discuss current trends in the medical treatment approach to obesity
Discuss trends of bariatric surgery
Learn components to a successful weight loss exercise program
Review the process of behavior change

Course Agenda:
5:00-6:00pm- Lecture with Dr. Charles Billington
6:00-7:00pm- Lecture with Maureen Devereaux, OTR/L