The Weight Management training course consists of a one day interactive workshop.

GP, Health Care Assistant, Nurse, Registered Healthcare Practitioners, Nurse Practitioner

This interactive one day obesity training course is delivered by specialist dietitians experienced in primary care and aims to provide health care workers with the necessary skills and tools to provide practical, simple and realistic ideas to motivate and support their patients with weight management in primary care.

 

At the end of the day, the participant will have gained an understanding of:

• The impact of obesity on physical and psychological well being
• Lifestyle, dietary and environmental factors influencing total daily intake
• Barriers which may prevent change
• Awareness of ways to empower patients to lose weight
• Practical dietary and lifestlye ideas to motivate patients
• Appreciate the importance of Goal setting

 

• Weight management in Primary Care
• Role of weight, BMI and waist circumference
• Practical recommendations to support weight loss
• Current NICE and SIGN guidance
• Obesity support groups

The entire day was stimulating and fun. It's absolutely flown by and I feel so enthusiastic.