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ForwardBariatric Education Day - May 14, 2026
Bariatric Education Day - May 14, 2026
Contact: Kathryn Wroczynski
Target Audience
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
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.
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
Kathryn Wroczynski BSN, RN
Tammy Smith BSN, RN
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 3.75 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 3.75 contact hours.
Available Credit
- 3.75 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 3.75 Attendance