NIPC free, online training and education programme "Delivering Evidence-Based Obesity Management: Advanced Practice Course". This is an interactive tutor-led online education and training programme designed to equip healthcare professionals in Ireland with the core knowledge, skills and competences to deliver evidence-based obesity management. The course begins with a live online introductory session on Tuesday, 20th September from 6.30-9.00pm, followed by 8 self-paced online modules that are completed over 3 months, and culminates with a live online interactive consolidation session.
The course will cover
- The upcoming ASOI Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Understanding obesity and the current situation in Ireland
- Obesity Stigma & Patient perspectives
- Obesity assessment in primary care
- Obesity treatment in primary care
- Medical nutritional therapy
- Physical activity and movement
- Psychological and Behavioural Interventions
- Treatments in obesity management
- Common complications of obesity and their management
Course participants will be able to claim 15+ hours of CPD
Applications are welcome from current healthcare professionals practicing in Ireland working within Chronic Disease Hubs or in the area of chronic disease management within primary care.
Application Deadline is 2nd August
The development of this course has been funded by the HSE, and supported by the National Clinical Programme for Obesity.