Bariatric Education Day October 16, 2025

October 16, 2025

Bariatric Education Day 

October 16, 2025

Contact: Kathryn Wroczynski

Target Audience

Registered Nurse

LPN

PCT/Nurse Assistant

Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to explain what bariatric surgeries are performed at UPMC and how each surgery differs from one another.

Learners will be able to discuss and implement the appropriate post-operative care for bariatric surgery patients. Will able to discuss importance of mobility, pain management techniques, possible complications, and dietary restrictions related to each bariatric surgery.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 3.75 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 3.75 Attendance
Course opens: 
10/16/2025
Course expires: 
11/16/2025
Event starts: 
10/16/2025 - 7:00am EDT
Event ends: 
10/16/2025 - 11:00am EDT
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UPMC Community Osteopathic
Harrisburg, PA
United States

Kathryn Wroczynski BSN, RN

Courtney Dedrick, Dietician II

Allison Honer, Professional Care Manager

Babette Rudick, Program Manager

Leah Yekel, Dietician II

Jennie Cheeley, Professional Care Manager

Emily Burke, Professional Staff Nurse

Gabrielle Nichisti, Clinical Nutrition Coordinator

Emily Hoover BSN, RN

Beth Baker, Dietician II

Stacey Cluck BSN, RN

James Meister, Dietician II

 

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hours.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. 

Available Credit

  • 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 3.75 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 3.75 Attendance
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