CE Training  |  1.5 NBCC clock hours  |  Self-paced

Writing Culturally Responsive Bariatric Evaluations

Bariatric reports that are culturally sound, weight-neutral, and defensible

An advanced 90-minute training for clinicians who already write bariatric psychosocial evaluations. Learn cultural formulation, bias-aware and weight-neutral writing, interpreter integration, and clear proceed, pause, or refer decisions.

$197  ·  90 minutes  ·  1.5 NBCC clock hours
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1.5 NBCC clock hours
90 minutes
Self-paced, on demand
Advanced level
Certificate included

Who This Course Is For

Clinicians who already complete bariatric psychosocial evaluations and want them to be culturally responsive.

Licensed TherapistsPsychotherapists and psychologists
Professional CounselorsLPC, LCPC, LMHC
Clinical Social WorkersLCSW, LICSW
Marriage & Family TherapistsLMFT
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Food, family, faith, and language shape every evaluation.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1Identify the ethical and compliance standards relevant to advanced bariatric psychosocial evaluations.
2Apply a structured cultural formulation framework to assess identity, foodways, family roles, and faith practices in bariatric candidates.
3Demonstrate weight-neutral, bias-aware language in clinical documentation through rewriting common report patterns.
4Integrate interpreters effectively into bariatric evaluations while maintaining accuracy, ethics, and fidelity in communication.
5Formulate defensible evaluation decisions (proceed, pause, or refer) and communicate recommendations clearly to multidisciplinary bariatric teams.
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Why this course

Better reports, clearer decisions

Surgical teams and insurers need reports they can trust. This course helps you write them without bias and with real cultural formulation.

Practice rewriting report lines, planning with interpreters, and justifying proceed, pause, or refer decisions in two sentences.

What's Inside the Course

9 chapters  ·  73 lessons

01What to Expect9 lessons
  1. Before you Start
  2. Title Slide
  3. Disclaimer
  4. Introduction
  5. Objectives
  6. Agenda & Training Modules
  7. Scope, Roles & Ethics
  8. Pre-Test
  9. Workbook for Course (download)
02Module 16 lessons
  1. Module 1 - Overview
  2. Documentation Standards
  3. Limits of Confidentiality
  4. Knowledge Check
  5. Knowledge Check
  6. Relationships (with food) are Complicated Video
03Module 29 lessons
  1. Cultural Formulation in Bariatric Care
  2. Framework Overview
  3. Identity & Migration Context
  4. Foodways & Faith Practices
  5. Family Roles & Decision-Making
  6. Language & Authority Concerns
  7. Vignette A Prompt
  8. Psychosocial Predictors of Adherence (6-month follow-up)
  9. Knowledge Check
04Module 36 lessons
  1. Weight-neutral, bias-aware writing
  2. Observation versus Inference
  3. Person-First / Weight-Neutral Terms
  4. Before & After Examples
  5. Quality Of Life & Weight Loss at 2 Years After Bariatric Surgery (Toronto Cohort)
  6. Knowledge Check
05Module 47 lessons
  1. Interpreter Integration & Fidelity
  2. When & Why To Use Interpreters
  3. Pre-Brief
  4. In-Session Flow & Accuracy Checks
  5. Post-Debrief & Documentation
  6. Micro-Practice
  7. Knowledge Check
06Module 57 lessons
  1. Culture, Food and POC Communities
  2. Faith & Community Supports
  3. Medical Mistrust & History
  4. Medical Mistrust & History Video
  5. Clinical Phrasing Examples
  6. Dietary Experiences after Bariatric Surgery (Qualitative Systematic Review)
  7. Knowledge Check
07Module 67 lessons
  1. Decision Matrix: Proceed, Pause, Refer Out
  2. Readiness, Risks, Supports Matrix
  3. Red Flags & Escalation
  4. Referral Pathways
  5. Two-Sentence Justifications
  6. Patient Experiences Long-Term: Adaptation, Isolation, Psychological Needs
  7. Knowledge Check
08Module 76 lessons
  1. Team Communication & Report Essentials
  2. Report Outline Template
  3. Program/Insurer Requirements Matrix
  4. Before/After Examples
  5. ROI & Sharing Boundaries
  6. Knowledge Check
09Module 816 lessons
  1. Integration, QA, Next Steps
  2. Documentation transparency
  3. Interpreter Micro-Lab
  4. The Three Phrases of Interpreter Collaboration
  5. Vignette B (Cultural Lens + Writing)
  6. Documentation Checklist
  7. 7-Day Action Plan
  8. Resources & Referral Map
  9. Knowledge Check
  10. Knowledge Check Questions
  11. Survey, CE Credit, and Final Steps
  12. Post-Test
  13. Post-Test: Short Answer
  14. Participant Evaluation
  15. References
  16. Contact & Support, Thank you!

What You Get

Recorded trainingAbout 90 minutes, on demand.
Fillable bariatric workbookVignettes, interpreter planning pages, a requirements matrix, and a referral map.
Practice scenariosSample narratives with structured exercises.
CE certificate1.5 NBCC clock hours, issued automatically when you finish.

Continuing Education

This program offers 1.5 NBCC continuing education clock hours.

My Mental Health University® has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7739. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. My Mental Health University® is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

  • Instructional level: Advanced
  • Format: Self-paced, on demand
  • Content areas: Social & Cultural Foundations; Assessment; Professional Counseling Orientation & Ethical Practice
  • Program cost: $197
  • How to earn credit: complete all lessons in order, pass the post-test with 80% or higher, complete the participant evaluation, then download your certificate.
  • State board acceptance: licensing boards vary. Please confirm with your state board that NBCC clock hours are accepted for your license.
  • Refunds: This course is a final sale and does not offer refunds.
  • Accommodations: email [email protected] and we will make reasonable efforts to support your participation.

About Your Instructor

Olivia L. Baylor, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH

Olivia L. Baylor, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH, is the founder of My Mental Health University®, an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7739). She is a licensed clinical professional counselor whose practice includes complex, culturally responsive evaluations, and she trains clinicians to write clear, objective, well-structured documentation for diverse clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours does this course offer?

This program offers 1.5 NBCC continuing education clock hours.

How do I earn my certificate?

Complete all lessons in order, score 80% or higher on the post-test (you may retake it), complete the participant evaluation, then download your certificate. It is issued automatically in your account.

Is it live or self-paced?

Self-paced and on demand. Start anytime and finish on your schedule.

Will my state board accept these hours?

Licensing boards vary. Please check with your state licensing board to confirm that NBCC continuing education clock hours are accepted for your license.

What level is this course?

Advanced. Designed for clinicians who already write bariatric reports.

Do you offer accommodations?

Yes. If you need accommodations to access the course materials, email [email protected] and we will make reasonable efforts to support your participation.

1.5 NBCC clock hours  ·  $197

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