20 Academic Credits
The Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Lifestyle Medicine (Obesity Care)*
The UK’s preeminent qualification in obesity care
60 Academic Credits
PGCert
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This course is based on the latest research on obesity and weight management
The PGCert in Lifestyle Medicine (Obesity Care) is based on the latest scientific and clinical research. It prepares students to deal with the complexity of overweight and obesity, whilst ensuring a compassionate approach to supporting those people requiring obesity care. Learn to tackle excess weight and associated health issues in individual patients by adopting an evidence-based, patient-centred approach.
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The PGCert in Lifestyle Medicine (Obesity Care) aims to:
- Equip graduates with the knowledge skills and attributes to enable them to deliver individualised, effective, and evidence-based care and management plans to individuals with obesity.
- Develop a reflective, enquiring, critical and innovative approach to professional practice.
- Foster a commitment to excellence in providing for those requiring obesity care and management through ensuring an analytical approach that is based on best available practice.
- Enhance digital literacy skills for both academic and clinical practice.
The course starts with a brief induction unit called the “Introduction to online study”. Students are required to complete some simple assignments to ensure they are able not only to work in the online environment but also are aware of the requirements for academic study at this level.
The PGCert consists of three modules, studied sequentially. Each module earns 20 credits and represents 200 hours of study over a period of 12 weeks. The three modules are:
- Obesity: Causes & Consequences
- Obesity: The Solutions?
- Obesity: Towards a Precision Approach
The modules have been designed to encourage interprofessional and interdisciplinary discussions and sharing of best practice, as required in government and professional body documents on the educational needs in this area.
The teaching and learning pattern on the course is deliberately varied. Methods of delivery include: audio and visual presentations involving interactive e-learning units and presentations, discussion forums and tutorials.
- Students learn through a number of modalities:
– engaging in critical reflective practice on case studies and course material that is recorded in their Student Log;
- Discussion Forums;
– critiquing articles and web based sources of information;
– quizzes to assess knowledge and understanding of key papers;
– and research-based assignments.
There are three types of tasks involved in the assessment of each module – Student Log tasks (reflective practice and case studies), peer-peer discussions and formal written assignments. All work submitted is reviewed by the tutor to monitor progress and provide feedback to support learning and development.
Assessment tasks can be formative – feedback provided but no mark awarded – or summative – feedback provided and a mark awarded. The marks awarded for the summative assessments determine the overall grade for the module.
Each of the 3 modules of the PGCert in Obesity Care and Management requires a payment of the standard CCH Postgraduate Module fee. Each 20-credit module is £1,185.
“From the course so far I developed my professional practice by gaining a better understanding of the causes and consequences of obesity and looking at behavioural aspects around obesity, so I am able to relate more to my clients and provide them with more information to support an individual who is going through a weight loss journey.”
Weight-Loss Practitioner
This module critically assesses the multitude of factors contributing to obesity, and also the health, financial and social consequences of this modern epidemic.
Evaluate current obesity prevention and treatment guidelines and strategies.
What’s working and what isn’t?
20 Academic Credits
Explore treatment options which can help healthcare professionals develop a more targeted approach to devising interventions for individuals with obesity.
20 Academic Credits
Frequently Asked Questions
There are three types of tasks involved in the assessment of each module – Student Log tasks (reflective practice and case studies), peer-peer discussions and formal written assignments. All work submitted is reviewed by the tutor to monitor progress and provide feedback to support learning and development. Assessment tasks can be formative – feedback provided but no mark awarded – or summative – feedback provided and a mark awarded. The marks awarded for the summative assessments determine the overall grade for the module.
CCH courses have been specifically developed for Health professionals who are interested in advancing their understanding of obesity and developing more practical methods for the management and treatment of obesity. The course is most suitable for GPs, doctors, nurses, physicians, surgeons, physiotherapists, dieticians, nutritionists, psychologists, and counsellors running weight-management clinics.
In order to be considered for entry to the Postgraduate Certificate in Obesity Care and Management applicants are normally required to have the following qualifications:
- A Bachelor degree in a relevant health or social care, or biomedical discipline or evidence of equivalent health and/or social care experience which equates to Level 6 abilities eg working as a senior nurse/midwife or healthcare practitioner in a leadership or management role which requires evidence of critical analysis and evaluation.
- Students should be working in a relevant area and have a minimum of one year experience.
- Proficiency in the English Language (equivalent of IELTS Level 7, min 6.5 in all components).
Tuition fees for the PGCert in Obesity Care and Management are £3,555.
The module fee can be paid in instalments. Please contact the Admissions Team on +44 (0)20 3773 4895 for more details.
If you are ready, click the Apply Now button below to apply for your first module.
Graduates of CCH courses will enhance their knowledge and expertise in the area of obesity care and management. The course develops health professionals who are confident, highly skilled practitioners with a well-rounded understanding of the obesity problem and how to practically treat and manage it. The course gives health professionals the essential knowledge to make an impact in helping deal with the obesity epidemic.
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