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Online CPD Course for Healthcare Professionals

 

Obesity Essentials

 

Your patients are not ignoring your advice. They are navigating a system designed to make them gain weight.

This online CPD course gives you the knowledge to assess obesity properly and the skills to support patients effectively – without oversimplifying or blaming.

 

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£39.00

Created by Nigel Hinchliffe, CCH Director of Education

WATCH THE COURSE VIDEO

See inside the course – a walkthrough of the curriculum, learning format and what to expect when you enrol.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

For GPs, dietitians, physiotherapists, pharmacists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and any practitioner who see patients with obesity – and knows that obesity management requires more than a leaflet and good intentions.

Are you a nurse? Obesity Essentials for Nurses covers the same essential content with scenarios specifically designed for nursing practice. Click HERE to learn more.

WHY YOU NEED THIS COURSE RIGHT NOW

A patient asks: “I’ve tried everything – why can’t I lose weight?” You struggle to explain why their efforts failed. You default to the same lifestyle advice, knowing it probably will not work.
This scenario is increasingly common. And without proper understanding, you miss the underlying factors, recommend interventions with little chance of success and the patient cycles through the same failures while their health deteriorates.
Obesity Essentials covers the foundation: what causes obesity, how to assess it properly, how to communicate without stigma, which interventions are supported by evidence and when referral is the right step.
In 9-10 hours, your conversations will feel more productive. You will make recommendations tailored to what actually drives each patient’s obesity – giving patients understanding that actually helps.
 

Obesity Essentials answers your critical questions:

1. Why do patients struggle despite genuinely trying?

Because obesity is not just behaviour. Genetics, metabolism, stress, and environment all play roles you cannot address without understanding them first.

 2. How do you discuss weight without making things worse?

Stigma drives patients away from care. Without training in sensitive communication, you risk doing more harm than good.

3. Which interventions work?

Behaviour change? Medication? Surgery? Referral? You need evidence, not guesswork.

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WHAT WILL I BE ABLE TO DO?

After completing Obesity Essentials, you will:

  • Explain why weight loss is complex without sounding like you are making excuses – Give patients clear answers about genetics, metabolism and environment that help them understand the real challenges.
  • Have conversations that do not make patients defensive – Communicate about weight without stigma, address resistance constructively and keep patients engaged rather than alienated.
  • Know what interventions are backed by evidence – Understand what actually works, what does not and when to refer rather than persist with failing approaches.
  • Recognise how obesity affects the conditions you already manage – Spot the connections between weight and diabetes, cardiovascular disease, mental health and cancer risk before complications develop.
 

WHAT HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS SAY

  • 90% of students rated the course very good or excellent.
  • 9 in 10 students felt they had improved overall knowledge of obesity.
  • 9 in 10 HCPs reported more confidence in managing patients with overweight and obesity.

“I chose this course because I want to make sure that I am not missing anything new in relation to obesity. It delivered.” – RS, Obesity Essentials

MEET YOUR EXPERT EDUCATORS

This course is designed by obesity management specialists at The College of Contemporary Health.

Course video content delivered by the CCH team.

Endorsed by the Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO).

Nigel Hinchliffe, BSc (Hons), MSc CCH

Director of Education, The College of Contemporary Health
Nigel designed this course specifically for nursing professionals, addressing the unique challenges nurses face when supporting patients living with obesity.

WHAT IS COVERED IN THE COURSE?

Introduction to the Course (10 min)

  1. Welcome to the course
  2. Introduction and course outline
  3. Pre-course questionnaire

Part 1 – The Obesity Crisis (120 min)

  1. The five factors of obesity
  2. Globesity – obesity as a worldwide issue
  3. How to define obesity
  4. Part 1 quiz

Part 2 – Causes (120 min)

  1. The human being – genetics, physiology, and metabolism
  2. Diet and its role in obesity
  3. Lifestyle factors
  4. Environmental contributors
  5. The patient and the health professional relationship
  6. Chronic stress and obesity
  7. Part 2 quiz

Part 3 – Consequences (120 min)

  1. Health consequences of obesity
  2. How obesity affects quality of life
  3. Stigma and discrimination
  4. Part 3 quiz

Part 4 – Solutions (120 min)

  1. Physical activity and sleep
  2. Culture and society
  3. Communicating change
  4. Acting on change
  5. Energy balance
  6. Part 4 quiz

Part 5 – Certificate (10 min)

 

  1. Post-course questionnaire and feedback
  2. Certificate of completion

Practical Resources

  • Downloadable pdf Toolkits to use in practice
  • Curated resources – NHS tools, trackers and guidelines

Designed for self-paced learning – complete it in one sitting or spread it across several weeks to fit your schedule.

HOW WILL I LEARN?

CCH courses follow best practice in online education. They are practical, engaging and relevant to busy clinicians. This 100% online CPD course combines teaching with real-world application through:

  • Video lessons with full transcripts
  • Text-based learning modules with supporting images and diagrams
  • Audio content for flexible learning
  • Practical resources including links to NHS tools, trackers and guidelines
  • End-of-section quizzes (required for Certificate of Completion)
  • Certificate of Completion

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: How long do I need to complete the course?

A: The course takes 8-10 hours. Complete it at your own pace – in one week, one month or longer. Your choice.

Q: Can I claim this for appraisal and revalidation?

A: Yes. You will receive 10 CPD hours and a Certificate of Completion for your portfolio.

Q: Do I need to complete quizzes to get my certificate?

A: Yes. Each of the four main modules includes an end-of-module quiz. You must complete these quizzes to receive your Certificate of Completion.

Q: Is this course suitable if I am not a specialist in obesity management?

A: Yes. This course is designed for generalist healthcare professionals who see patients with obesity as part of their everyday practice – not just specialists.

Q: Is the course endorsed by professional bodies?

A: Yes. Obesity Essentials is endorsed by the Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO).

Q: Is there a version specifically for nurses?

A: Yes. We offer Obesity Essentials for Nurses, tailored specifically to nursing practice. If you are a nurse, consider that version for profession-specific content.

IS THIS SHORT COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?

  • You see patients with obesity regularly but feel under-equipped to help them effectively
  • You want to understand why patients struggle despite trying
  • You need to communicate about weight without causing harm or disengagement
  • You want your advice to lead to actual outcomes

THE PRICE AND WHAT IS INCLUDED

Obesity Essentials

  • Course price: £39.00
  • 10 hours of expert-led CPD training
  • Practical resources and links to NHS tools
  • Endorsed by the Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO)
  • CCH Certificate of Completion
  • Immediate access – start  learning in the next 10 minutes
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