Whether you’re fielding questions about dosing, switching, affordability, or side effects, GLP-1 Essentials from TRC Healthcare is designed to give you clear, actionable answers.
This focused CE/CME bundle includes four hours of ACPE, ACCME, ANCC, and AANP-accredited courses and includes regularly updated clinical tools to help you stay ahead of evolving guidance and new agents in the pipeline.
Who’s Eligible and How to Get Started
GLP-1 Essentials from TRC Healthcare is designed for a wide range of healthcare professionals looking to confidently manage GLP-1 therapy, including:
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants (PAs)
- Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
- Nurses
Whether you’re counseling patients in the community or supporting decisions across a broader team, GLP-1 Essentials equips you with the clinical knowledge and confidence to lead.
Courses are ACPE, ACCME, ANCC, and AANP accredited, making it easy to earn CE credit based on your role and licensure.
Getting started is simple:
- Buy standalone access for just $59
- Already a Platinum or Diamond subscriber? You’re in! GLP-1 Essentials is included with:
- Pharmacist’s Letter Platinum & Diamond
- Hospital Pharmacist’s Letter Platinum & Diamond
- Prescriber Insights Platinum & Diamond
What’s Included in GLP-1 Essentials
You’ll get 4 concise, scenario-based modules designed for real-world use across pharmacy and clinical settings:
- GLP-1 Agonists: Understanding the Essentials (1.5 hours)
This course provides essential clinical guidance on the prescribing, dosing, and administration of GLP-1 RAs, including key safety considerations such as warnings, precautions, and drug interactions. It also delivers practical strategies for patient education, injection technique, adherence support, and safe dispensing to help prevent medication errors.
- GLP-1 Agonists: Supporting Success with Nutrition and Lifestyle Considerations (1 hour)
This course reviews clinical evidence for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for conditions including type 2 diabetes and weight loss. Healthcare professionals will gain an understanding of dietary and lifestyle considerations to help patients improve tolerability and improve outcomes with the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists for specific indications, such as weight loss.
- GLP-1 Agonists: Optimizing Therapy Across Clinical Scenarios (1.5 hours)
Review clinical guidance on optimizing use of GLP-1 receptor agonists (RAs) for managing type 2 diabetes and weight loss, as well as their role in cardiovascular and kidney diseases. Learn strategies for therapy continuation during payer changes and medication shortages as well as special considerations for compounded products and perioperative management.
- GLP-1 Agonists: Future Outlook (no CE credit; regular updates planned)
This course will provide healthcare professionals with the latest advancements and emerging GLP-1 therapies. Participants will gain insights into the novel medications in development. We’ll also highlight expanding therapeutic applications for GLP-1 RAs, preparing clinicians to make evidence-based recommendations in this rapidly evolving landscape.
You’ll also get access to quick-reference tools for counseling and clinical decision-making, including:
- GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Interactive Comparison Chart
- Diabetes Medications: Cardiovascular and Kidney Impact
- Protein Content of Common Foods
- Vitamin D-Rich Foods
Product Goals
Upon completion of the GLP-1 Essentials training, you will be able to:
- Explain the mechanisms, indications, and safety profiles of GLP-1 receptor agonists.
- Identify best practices for initiating, titrating, switching, and managing GLP-1 therapy.
- Counsel patients on side effects, administration, storage, and lifestyle considerations.
- Address common clinical challenges such as payer restrictions, nutrient deficiencies, and adverse effects.
- Apply case-based strategies to improve patient outcomes and support adherence.
- Stay informed on new GLP-1 agents and emerging therapeutic uses with ongoing updates.
Why It Matters
GLP-1 receptor agonists are everywhere. They are being used for diabetes, weight management, sleep apnea, and beyond. But confusion around titration, switching, and long-term side effects makes it hard to deliver consistent care.
GLP-1 Essentials helps standardize best practices, so you can confidently answer:
- What do I prescribe first-line?
- How do I titrate or switch safely?
- How do I address side effects and nutrition concerns?
- What’s coming next, and how do I prepare?
Why Do You Need GLP-1 Essentials?
Because managing GLP-1 therapy isn’t as simple as writing the script. From side effects and titration to payer changes and patient questions, there’s a lot to navigate. GLP-1 Essentials gives you the knowledge and tools to feel confident, answer questions quickly, and deliver safer, more consistent care.
- No guesswork – Just clear guidance, real-world case scenarios, and practical reference charts
- Fully accredited CE – Automatically reported to CPE Monitor and CE Broker
- No fluff – Just what you need to manage this fast-evolving class of medications without wasting time
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