Welcome to the Certified Obesity Management Specialist, COMS – the online, high-efficiency self-study course. This course is for those working with clients or patients who are overweight or clinically obese. COMS is a complete online education program with presentations, supplementary material, and quizzes to assist learning. The program provides consult forms and teaching sheets to get your clients headed toward their weight and lifestyle management goals. As a Certified Obesity Management Specialist, you will be fully equipped to assist your clients with making and achieving their health and wellness goals. 

Enroll in the COMS program today and gain access to the same curriculum that is offered at state universities and wellness education sources. The content of the program covers the essentials of obesity management, which incorporates an understanding of nutrition, physical activity, and behavior management. COMS is designed for maximum flexibility. Study, review, and test online over the most up-to-date information at your convenience. COMS contains detailed explanations and interpretive data such as images, tables, and diagrams.

The detailed content incorporated in the online program has been developed by practicing clinicians and leading educators. COMS will assist and direct you to provide guidance to clients seeking advice on lifestyle changes, weight management and overall improved health. The program provides you the fundamental skills of client assessments and general counseling strategies. You will also learn how to assist your clients to design and reach their goals while considering their risk factors. 

COMS Program Goals:

Provide education to assist you with improving the health of your clients through weight management.

Incorporate behavioral modifications, physical activity, and nutritional factors critical to understanding barriers and developing strategies to reduce and prevent obesity.

Integrate the expertise of practitioners with knowledge of the physiological differences in the obese client.

Nurture the careers of obesity practitioners through continuing education and training.

Minimum Prerequisites:

Bachelors Degree or appropriate training, certification, or 4 years work experience in related field.

Background knowledge or education in the basics of health and wellness.

Desire to assist individuals in reaching health & wellness goals.