Program Guidelines

The Board Certified Obesity Management Specialist, COMS program is an online, high-efficiency self-study program. It contains online material and forms for use with your clients. The content of the program covers the essentials of obesity management, which incorporates an understanding of nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral management.

The Board Certified Obesity Management Specialist program 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:  

• Bachelor’s 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.

Health Component:

• General Health and Wellness
• Physical Activity Guidelines
• Aerobic, Resistance, Flexibility/Balance Training
• American Dietary Guidelines and Recommendations
• Basic Nutrition and Weight Loss/Management
• Vitamins and Minerals
• Weight Maintenance after Loss
• Metabolic Rate and Energy Metabolism
• Risk Factors of the Obese Patient
• Introduction to the Human Physiology
• Body Composition Measurements
• Calculating Weight Goals and Ideal Body Weight

Consulting Component:

• Effective Counseling Relationship
• Goal Setting
• Stress Reduction
• Design a Plan of Action
• Energy Determinations, Physical Assessment
• Weight Counseling
• Strategies to Promote Change
• Making Behavior Change Last
• Emotional Triggers and Eating
• Role of A Health Counselor in Physical Activity Counseling
• Worksheets & Questionnaires to Document & Assess Counseling Sessions

Board Certified Obesity Management Specialist Home-Study Program Includes:  

• No travel necessary.
• You do not need to purchase any additional materials. (Suggested reading material only enhances your professionalism and knowledge.)
• Certification exam is based on all material you receive.  
• Upon successful completion and passage, your certificate will read “Board Certified Obesity Management Specialist, COMS”.
• All material is available to you online.
• There are no extra or added fees for course materials and examination.
• E-mail ACW any time you have a question while completing your certification exam.

Upon Ordering Your COMS Program You Will Receive Online Access To:

• Certification Study Guide and Material
• Forms and Worksheets
  • PowerPoint® presentations for straightforward learning
  • Counseling & Lifestyle Management Forms
  • Worksheets and Questionnaires to document and assess counseling sessions
• One year Free membership to the American College of Wellness, LLC
• Board Certified Obesity Management Specialist online exam 

Approximate Completion Time:

• There are four modules that can can be completed at your pace. Although the course usually takes students less than a week to complete, you will have up to 16 weeks to complete the certification course.  This is self-paced, self-study program. 
• Complete your quizzes online as you completed each module in the course.
• You will receive your results immediately after taking each quiz and the final exam.  

Requirements for Board Certified Obesity Management Specialist Program Completion: 

• Complete the online order information
• Gain access to 8 modules and additional study materials.
• Obtain at least 80% on the certification online quizzes and exam.  

Upon successful completion of the certification program you will receive:

• Professional Board Certified Obesity Management Specialist certificate for framing.
• Ongoing e-mail support for your training & client questions through the American College of Wellness.
• Updates on new and exciting programs to advance your career.
• Continuing Education opportunities with courses and ACW Conferences.

Board Certified Obesity Management Specialist Fee: $245.00                                                    

Re-testing:

• You must receive a passing grade of 80% or better to receive your certification.
• You will be given the opportunity for repeating quizzes and exams.
• You will not be issued your certificate until you have fully met this requirement.

Return Policy:

• There are no refunds or exchanges of educational programs.
• You may transfer a purchased educational program to another person.
• ACW must approve transfers.