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Getting Started

Staffing Requirements*

New Direction^® VLCD and LCD

• Medical Doctor - Passion for obesity treatment
• Nurse - Registered Nurse or Medical Technician
• Registered Dietitian - Experience in weight management
• Behaviorist - Degreed behaviorist or social worker, experience in addictions
• Exercise Specialist - Certified or cardiac rehab R.N.
• Program Manager - Clinical and marketing experience and sales responsibility
• Office Coordinator - Clinical experience

*This is the ideal team of professionals to employ full-time. Many centers have contract agreements to fulfill these services.

30-Day Start-Up Process

• Contract Signed
• Initial order placed for $5,000 which represents a 30-day supply of beverages for approximately 20 patients
• Training and education materials delivered
• Two day in-person training with your BDM for all staff to:
  1. Review/Implement Basic Operations
  2. Review Program Protocols
  3. Develop a Business and Marketing Plan
  4. Develop Orientation Materials and Presentation
• An in-person progress assessment visit by your BDM within 180 days of start up