Practical Solutions to Support Weight Management
£120.00
Do you work in the Yorkshire & Humber SHA region?
If yes, part funding may be available. Please ring 01274 617617 to check availability.
There are currently no scheduled dates for this course, but please register your interest to be notified about future dates.
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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
