AABC Receives Approval by National Board for Certified Counselors

The American Association of Bariatric Counselors, Providers of Bariatric Education and

Certification for Licensed, Registered and Certified Health and Education Professionals Has
Become a Continuing Education Approved Provider for the National Board for Certified Counselors
(NBCC).
Montvale, NJ, December 21, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Sheryl Phillips, Director of Academic Standards and
Compliance for the American Association of Bariatric Counselors (AABC), has announced that AABC
has successfully met all standards of education, and has become a Continuing Education Approved
Provider for the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).
Today, there are more than 60,000 National Certified Counselors in 40 countries. Certified Counselors
have met high research based national standards set by the counseling profession. AABC shares the
NBCC vision of enhancing society worldwide through quality counseling.
Bariatric science is an emerging science that embodies research, diagnosis treatment and prevention of
obesities and related biopsychosocial disorders.
The American Association of Bariatric Counselors and their academic, clinical and research affiliates
have contributed to the development of specialized bariatric science certification and credentialing
standards for licensed/registered/certified health and education professionals. Their international
fellowship includes medical doctors, professional educators, mental health professionals, nurses,
nutritionists and other related disciplines that engage in research, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of
obesities and related disorders.
The American Association of Bariatric Counselors affirms that their Board-Certified fellows have
successfully completed all requisite training and education. They must continue their specialized training
and education to maintain Board Certification.

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American Association of Bariatric Counselors
Stephen Phillips
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