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A 3‑hour, CME‑accredited online course for Arizona family physicians and nurse practitioners who want to safely integrate GLP‑1s into medical weight management and grow an in‑demand service line in their local communities.
Eligibility: MD/DO, NP, APRN/CRNA, PA, DMD/DDS, RN
In Arizona, family medicine and NP‑led clinics are increasingly becoming the front line for obesity and metabolic health. Patients are reading about semaglutide and tirzepatide online and then walking into their local Arizona practices asking for guidance.
This course is built for Arizona‑based prescribers who want to:
GLP-1 Essentials for Medical Weight Loss
Earn 3 CMEs for the completion of this online self study certificate!
This GLP‑1 Essentials course is ideal for:
GLP‑1 Essentials is part of the Certified Medical Weight Management Provider™ (CWMP) pathway.
Once you’ve completed this online module, you’ll have the option to continue into our Certified Medical Weight Management Provider™ (CWMP) Program—a comprehensive curriculum in medical weight management offered online and in person in Scottsdale, Arizona.
You don’t have to commit to a full certification today. Start with GLP‑1 Essentials, see how it fits your practice, and then decide if you’d like to continue with the full CWMP training either online or in-person in Scottsdale.
For clinicians who want to build on their weight management success, we host the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with hands‑on Botox® training in Scottsdale, Arizona. This optional weekend can help you add complementary aesthetic services for the same patients you’re already helping lose weight.
>> Learn About the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium in Scottsdale
For more than 20 years, the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) has provided evidence-based, accredited, clinician-focused medical education built on integrity and high standards of care.
Carefully formulated with comprehensive training on GLP-1 receptor agonists including semaglutide, tirzepatide and liraglutide.
Curriculum created by practicing physicians who understand the clinical realities of medical weight management.
Fulfill your continuing education requirements while gaining practical knowledge. 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ included.
“Very satisfied with the material presented. 100% recommended.”
– M. Torres, MD
“Self paced, ease of use, guidelines & manuals, semaglutide information.”
– J. Crammer, NP
“Content is pertinent and all-encompassing for opening a medical weight management practice. Thank you!”
– M. Trudell, NP
This GLP-1 Essentials for Weight Loss Certificate is just the beginning of your medical weight management journey. Once you complete this module, you’ll have the option to continue with our comprehensive certification program.
Online training is open to licensed medical professionals with the following designations: MD/DO, DMD/DDS, NP, PA, RN or LPN.
Exception: The Business of Medicine is open to everyone.
Courses include a combination of text lectures, detailed videos and comprehensive downloadable content.
For this sample online training activity, you will have 90 days to complete the activity from your sign-up date.
For most individual courses and certifications, you have unlimited access to your course for 12 months from your date of purchase. You can come back and review the material as much as you like within that time – even if you have already completed the course!
Yes, select courses are eligible for CMEs. These include: Introduction to Cosmetic Injectables, Advanced Cosmetic Injectables and Medical Weight Management.
This 1 CME online training activity should take you approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
Training times vary for full courses and certificates depending on the person, but on average, each course can take you anywhere from 7-10 hours to complete.
Yes, upon the successful completion of each course you will be emailed your certificate.
Please ensure you complete the CME assessment at the end of the activity in order to receive your certificate.
This 1 CME online training activity is not enough for you to be proficient at Botox® training.
Our training and courses do not give you the legal right to perform medical procedures. Check with your local governing board to ensure you are working within your scope of work prior to signing up for training.
Once you have confirmed the regulations in your state, online training is enough for you to get started. If you are not confident in your injection skills, you should upgrade to live hands-on training at the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium.
*Botox® is a trademark of Allergan Inc.
The AAFP has reviewed GLP-1 Essentials for Weight Loss and deemed it acceptable for up to 3.00 Online Only, Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 12/06/2025 to 12/05/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
** Please note, taking this training doesn’t give you the legal right to perform medical procedures, please contact your local governing body to ensure you are working within your scope of practice.
Disclaimer:
No information or opinion contained herein is intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition. No intent to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease is implied or intended. You should always speak with a health care professional before taking or using any dietary, nutritional, weight loss, herbal supplement or any other product. We strongly urge you to visit your doctor and discuss your health needs before beginning any diet or exercise program. Proceed at your own risk. We make no claims about specific products and any information contained herein is personal opinion only and should not be construed as medical advice in any way. The information contained on this document is provided for information and entertainment purposes only.
Disclaimer of Endorsement:
The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) offers an online training program for individuals interested in learning about aesthetic and medical weight management procedures. However, please note that the IAPAM does not endorse any specific product or service mentioned in the training program.
Additionally, completion of the IAPAM training program does not constitute endorsement of an individual’s skills or abilities in performing aesthetic procedures. The IAPAM does not guarantee the competency or proficiency of any individual who has taken our course, in addition to any other “certification or certificates” we offer, including the CAP (Certified Aesthetics Provider) program.
While the IAPAM strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information in our training program, we cannot guarantee that the information is completely error-free or that it will meet your specific needs. Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this course is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by healthcare providers without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
The course may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The IAPAM does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings. Prescription information and use of medical devices should be undertaken only after confirmation of information by consulting the FDA-approved uses and information.
We reserve the right to modify our courses at any time without notice. Further, we reserve the right to limit the courses we offer or the number of people who may register for any course at any one time. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that any course you may be interested in will be available to you at any particular time.
We also cannot guarantee 100% availability of our website or any course offered on our website. In addition, we cannot guarantee availability of an internet connection at all times.
Therefore, the IAPAM disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, regarding the content and information presented in our online training program, as well as any outcome resulting from the use of this information. The IAPAM shall not be held liable for any damages, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to the use of our training program.
By accessing and using our training program, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer of endorsement and accept all risks associated with the use of the information presented in our training program.
Terms of Certification:
Please click here to review our terms of certification in detail on our Terms & Conditions page.
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