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Online CPD Course for Healthcare Professionals

 

Childhood Obesity Essentials

 

Childhood obesity is not just adult obesity in a smaller body. The assessment, legislation and interventions are completely different.

This online CPD course gives you comprehensive knowledge and practical resources to support children with obesity and their families confidently and effectively.

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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 comprehensive curriculum, practical resources, and what to expect when you enrol.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

For healthcare professionals who regularly see children carrying excess weight – and want the specific training to make a real difference.

Ideal for: GPs, practice nurses, health visitors, school nurses, paediatricians, dietitians, physiotherapists, pharmacists, community nurses, public health practitioners, and any professional working with children and families navigating weight challenges.

Working with adults? We also offer Obesity Essentials for Nurses for nursing professionals and Obesity Essentials for GPs, dietitians and other practitioners.

WHY YOU NEED THIS COURSE NOW

A 9-year-old comes in for an asthma review. You notice their weight has increased significantly. You know you should raise it – but you hesitate. What exactly do you say? What if the parents get defensive? And at what point does this become a legal concern?
This scenario is becoming more common. Give generic advice and the child remains at risk, the family gets no real support and you are left wondering if you have missed something serious.
Childhood Obesity Essentials covers the foundation: how to assess, when it becomes a legal concern, what strategies work at different ages and how to communicate sensitively with families. 
In just six hours, these situations will feel manageable rather than impossible. You will stop avoiding the conversation and start having it – equipped with the essential knowledge to help.
 

Childhood Obesity Essentials answers your questions:

1. How do you assess childhood obesity when BMI charts and adult criteria do not apply?

Children need different tools and developmental sensitivity. Get it wrong and you miss risk or cause harm.

2. What are your legal responsibilities when a child’s weight puts them at risk?

You need to know when weight becomes a safeguarding issue and what your obligations are.

3. Which interventions work for different age groups?

What works for a 5-year-old fails for a 15-year-old. Age-specific strategies matter.

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WHAT WILL I BE ABLE TO DO?

After completing Childhood Obesity Essentials, you will:

  • Know how to assess properly – Use the right tools for different ages, communicate with families without causing defensiveness and spot health risks early
  • Understand when weight crosses into safeguarding territory – Know your legal obligations and exactly when to escalate concerns
  • Apply interventions that actually work – Move beyond generic advice to strategies that account for developmental stage, family dynamics and what research shows works
  • Have difficult conversations confidently – Discuss weight sensitively, address resistance and explain why intervention is necessary without damaging trust
 

WHAT STUDENTS SAY

“I found that being able to study at my own pace, and the clear structure and delivery were real strengths of the course.” 

– Dietitian, Childhood Obesity Essentials

MEET YOUR EXPERT EDUCATORS

Designed by specialists with extensive clinical and public health experience.

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 (6 min)

  1. Welcome to the course
  2. Pre-course questionnaire

Part 1 – Introduction (50 min)

  1. Childhood obesity
  2. Why is it important?
  3. Child vs adult obesity
  4. The size of the problem
  5. Contributing factors
  6. The state of obesity

Part 2 – Consequences (55 min)

  1. Physical consequences
  2. Metabolic consequences
  3. Psychosocial consequences
  4. Long-term consequences
  5. Anna case study
  6. A psychologist’s perspective

Part 3 – Assessment of Obesity (55 min)

  1. Challenges
  2. Communicating with families
  3. Causes and contributors
  4. Assessment of health risks
  5. Effective assessment

Part 4 – Legislation (50 min)

  1. Legislature in the UK
  2. International law
  3. Treatment and legislation
  4. Child protection
  5. Dr Arnold case study

Part 5 – Prevention (55 min)

  1. Government’s responsibility
  2. Current programmes
  3. Efficacy of prevention
  4. Mental & early years health
  5. School-based prevention
  6. Home & family prevention

Part 6 – Intervention (55 min)

  1. Addressing childhood obesity
  2. Overview
  3. Family interventions
  4. Community interventions
  5. Medical & surgical interventions
  6. Different age groups

Part 7 – Certificate (30 min)

  • Post-course questionnaire
  • Certificate of completion

Every Part of the Course includes practical resources for clinic use:

assessment tools, patient handouts, practitioner guides, charts and case studies.

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:

  • Short video lessons (6-8 minutes) with full transcripts
  • Audio content for learning on the go
  • Interactive e-learning units and real-life case studies
  • End-of-module quizzes (required for Certificate of Completion)
  • Printable pack of all course materials
  • Certificate of Completion

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

A: The course takes around 6 hours total. Complete it at your own pace – modules are designed as short 6-8 minute learning assets you can fit around your schedule.

Q: Can I claim this for appraisal and revalidation?

A: Yes. You will receive 6 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 six main modules includes an end-of-module quiz. You must complete these quizzes to receive your Certificate of Completion.

Q: What practical resources are included?

A: The course includes downloadable tools for clinic use, patient handouts, assessment charts and practitioner guides.

Q: Is this suitable if I do not specialise in paediatrics?

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

Q: Does the course cover safeguarding and legal responsibilities?

A: Yes. Part 4 specifically covers UK legislation, international law, treatment obligations and child protection issues related to childhood obesity.

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?

  • You regularly see children carrying excess weight but feel under-equipped to help them properly
  • You know referral is not always the answer and generic advice rarely works
  • You want to know how to talk to families without causing defensiveness
  • You need practical skills and to understand the interventions for different ages

THE PRICE AND WHAT IS INCLUDED

Childhood Obesity Essentials

  • Course price: £39.00
  • 6 hours of expert-led CPD training
  • Real-life case studies and interactive e-learning units
  • Course badge to help open conversations with families
  • CCH Certificate of Completion
  • Immediate access – start  learning in the next 10 minutes
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