GLP-1RA Therapy: The Complete Programme Online CPD Package for Healthcare Professionals
Essentials Package
Adults. Children. Nutrition. Complete weight management knowledge in one package. This online CPD training gives you comprehensive expertise across every population and approach – so no patient leaves without the support they need.
Includes: Obesity Essentials, Childhood Obesity Essentials and Nutrition & Weight Management Essentials
WHO THIS PACKAGE IS FOR
For healthcare professionals who see weight issues across all patient populations – adults, children, families – and want comprehensive knowledge to support them all effectively.
Ideal for: GPs, practice nurses, health visitors, community nurses, school nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and any practitioner who encounters obesity and weight management across different age groups and contexts.
WHY HCPs NEED THIS PACKAGE NOW
The Essentials Package answers your questions:
1. When should weight management approaches differ between adults and children?
Almost always. Assessment tools, communication, legal considerations, interventions are fundamentally different. Generic adult advice applied to children causes harm.
2. What does the evidence actually say about different dietary approaches?
The research exists, but it is nuanced. You need to know what works, for whom and why.
3. Where does nutrition end and behaviour begin?
They overlap constantly. Metabolism explains why patients struggle. Behaviour explains why they resist advice. You need to understand both.
WHAT WILL I BE ABLE TO DO?
After the Essentials Package, you will:
- Assess and advise across all populations – Know what matters for a 6-year-old vs a 60-year-old, use appropriate tools and communicate effectively with children, adults and families
- Explain the science behind weight management complexity – Understand genetics, metabolism, energy regulation and environment well enough to help patients make sense of their struggles
- Match interventions to individual patients – Move beyond generic advice to evidence-based approaches tailored to age, context and what actually works
- Navigate legal and ethical considerations – Know when childhood obesity becomes safeguarding, understand stigma’s impact and approach weight conversations without causing harm
WHAT LEARNERS SAY
“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
“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
“This course was excellent overall, very practical and evidence-based. I especially appreciated the focus on long-term, patient-centred approaches, and the blend of case studies, quizzes and interactive learning.” Anon, Nutrition & Weight Management Essentials
MEET YOUR EXPERT EDUCATORS
The Essentials Package brings together courses designed by obesity management specialists at The College of Contemporary Health.
Endorsed by the Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) (Obesity Essentials course)
Nigel Hinchliffe, BSc (Hons), MSc
Director of Education, CCH
Nigel designed all three courses to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive, evidence-based training across adult obesity, childhood obesity and nutrition science.
Dr Matt Capehorn
GPwSI in Obesity Management, Founder of RIO
Matt delivers audio content across the courses, bringing frontline clinical expertise from managing one of the UK’s award-winning NHS weight management services.
WHAT IS COVERED IN THE PACKAGE?
This package includes three comprehensive courses (22 CPD hours total).
Course 1: Obesity Essentials (10 CPD hours)
- The Obesity Crisis (five factors, globesity, definitions)
- Causes (human factors, diet, lifestyle, environment, stress)
- Consequences (health impacts, quality of life, stigma)
- Solutions (physical activity, sleep, culture, communication, energy balance)
You will: Understand what drives adult obesity, assess it properly, communicate without stigma and apply evidence-based interventions.
Course 2: Childhood Obesity Essentials (6 CPD hours)
- Introduction (contributing factors, scale of problem)
- Consequences (physical, metabolic, psychosocial, long-term)
- Assessment (tools, communication with families, health risks)
- Legislation (UK law, international law, child protection)
- Prevention (government, school, family strategies)
- Intervention (family-based, community, medical/surgical, age-appropriate approaches)
You will: Assess childhood obesity properly, understand legal responsibilities, communicate sensitively with families and implement age-appropriate interventions.
Course 3: Nutrition & Weight Management Essentials (6 CPD hours )
- Contemporary Nutrition (malnutrition vs overnutrition, Western diet, environmental influences)
- Nutrition Basics (digestive system, macros/micros, metabolism, energy balance)
- Overweight & Obesity (chronic disease links, causation, prevention)
- Weight Fluctuations (physical factors, psychosocial factors, management strategies)
- Weight Assessment (tools, dietary assessment, behaviour assessment)
- Treatment (interventions, dietary approaches, addressing mind/behaviour, maintenance)
You will: Understand how nutrition drives weight, assess dietary intake properly, know which dietary interventions work and connect nutrition advice to chronic disease prevention.
Certificate of Completion
You will receive three separate Certificates of Completion for your portfolio.
Practical Resources
Each 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:
- Video lessons with full transcripts
- Audio content for flexible learning
- Interactive e-Learning units and real-life case studies
- Text-based modules with supporting images and diagrams
- Practical resources including links to NHS tools, trackers and guidelines
- End-of-module quizzes (required for Certificates of Completion)
- Three Certificates of Completion (one per course)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How long do I need to complete the Essentials Package?
A: The package contains 22 hours of training across three courses. Complete them at your own pace – all courses are accessible once enrolled.
Q: Can I claim this for appraisal and revalidation?
A: Yes. You will receive 22 CPD hours total (10 + 6 + 6) and three separate Certificates of Completion for your portfolio.
Q: Do I need to complete the courses in order?
A: No. You can complete them in any order based on your learning priorities and practice needs.
Q: What if I only need one or two of the courses?
A: Individual courses are available separately. However, the package offers the best value if you encounter weight management across different populations.
Q: Are the courses accredited?
A: The Obesity Essentials course is endorsed by the Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO). All courses provide CPD hours for professional portfolios and revalidation.
IS THIS PACKAGE RIGHT FOR ME?
- You see weight management issues across different patient groups – children, adults, families
- You encounter situations where you know your current knowledge has gaps
- You want comprehensive knowledge rather than piecing together information from multiple sources
- You want to be the weight management expert your colleagues turn to for guidance
THE PRICE AND WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Package price: £99.00 – SALE !
- 22 hours of expert-led CPD training
- Three comprehensive courses covering obesity and nutrition science
- Downloadable transcripts for easy reference
- Three CCH Certificates of Completion
- Immediate access to all courses – start learning in the next 10 minutes
