Please click on a category to view.   Home » Bariatric University » View All   Download 2011 Course Brochure (pdf)   Download 2011 Registration Form   Live Support Group Leader Certification Since 2000, BSCI has certified over 475 Bariatric Professionals who use our materials in their pre and post op educational programs and support groups.   Web-based Support Group Leader Certification By popular request, BSCI is pleased to offer our Support Group Leader Certification in a 1-day or 3-night web-based training format. The perfect solution for those whose education budgets have been strained. No travel needed - stay home and receive the same great information, same outstanding materials, and same exceptional facilitators.   Live Back On Track Facilitator Certification Facilitators learn how to organize, advertise and facilitate a six-week Back On Track Program for their WLS patients who are struggling with an extended plateau or who have regained weight. The live course is offered on Day 3 of Support Group Leader Training in most locations. This course is also available as an 8 week telephonic course which includes participation in an actual back on track class.   Web-Telephonic Back on Track Facilitator Certification BSCI is pleased to offer a Telephonic 8 week Back On Certification Course. This advanced course is recommended for hospital and doctor based programs as well as independent contractors who desire to provide structured program for struggling bariatric patients.   Introduction to Coaching Skills (Telephonic) 30 CEU’s Available - This 14-week telephonic course is designed to provide bariatric professionals and the bariatric support community an experience with the skills necessary to “coach” bariatric patients throughout their weight-loss journey and beyond. This course is designed to enhance the effectiveness of those working within the bariatric community either in a group setting or with individuals. The Instructors are two outstanding WLS Patient-Professionals from Bariatric University, Co Founders Sue Lassetter, MA, CHT, Certified Life Coach and Dana Schroeder, RN, BSN, PHN, ACC Certified Life Coach. Telephonic sessions are scheduled regularly. $100 discount for BSCI Certified Support Group Leaders.   Personal Discovery Coaching Group BSCI and Bariatric University are delighted to offer personal coaching in a Discovery Group format. The purpose of this 12 week class is to offer topics and materials designed to help each participant discover and create the life they have always wanted. A set of Discovery Topics will be presented for consideration; information about each Discovery Topic will be explored through coaching, class discussions, exercises, readings, projects, and personal reflections. Each Discovery Group participant shall set their own personal agenda, action plan(s) and/or accountability structure(s) in accordance with the Discovery Topic. Each participant shall be coached to discover and name what they want from the coaching experience while exploring options. The group meetings are facilitated in a telephonic format by Bariatric University Co-founders Sue Lassetter M.A., CHT, Life Coach and Dana Schroeder, RN, BSRN, PHN, Life Coach. Both women are Life Coaches and skilled Coaching Instructors, Support Group Leaders, Final Success and Back-on-Track facilitators and Bariatric Patients. Among the topics to be addressed in Personal Discovery Coaching are: personal visioning and focus, values, beliefs, relationships, somatic responses, personal wellness and life purpose. Group size shall be limited for maximum coaching opportunities and topic consideration. Please join us for the Discovery of Your Lifetime, YOU!!   Better "U" Life Coaching Opportunities Participate in a telephonic "Coach on Call" session, group coaching , or personal coaching to help you move your life forward, making your dreams your reality.   BSCI Instructor Courses   BSCI Licensee Courses   Introduction to Business Skills