Online CPD Course for Healthcare Professionals
Obesity Management for Aesthetic Practitioners
Clients ask about weight management. You see the need. You want the clinical knowledge to respond with authority.
This online course gives you the foundation to understand obesity and offer weight management services professionally.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
For healthcare professionals working in aesthetic practice who want clinical knowledge of obesity care and weight management.
Ideal for: Aesthetic doctors, aesthetic nurses, nurse practitioners, and other regulated healthcare professionals considering weight management services.
WHY YOU NEED THIS COURSE RIGHT NOW
Obesity Management for Aesthetic Practitioners answers your questions:
1. What drives obesity beyond “eat less, move more”?
Genetics, metabolism, environment, stress, stigma. Without this foundation, your advice fails like every diet your clients tried before.
2. How do you raise weight without causing discomfort?
You need skills to discuss weight sensitively, position it as holistic wellbeing, and know when to support versus refer.
3. Can weight management fit into aesthetic practice?
This course shows you what you can offer, when to refer, and how to integrate weight management professionally into your practice.
WHAT WILL I BE ABLE TO DO?
After this course, you will:
- Understand what truly drives obesity – Move beyond BMI to explain why conventional approaches fail and what creates sustainable change.
- Discuss weight with compassion and skill – Raise the topic naturally, communicate without stigma, and build trust rather than discomfort
- Apply proven approaches – Guide patients on nutrition, activity, behaviour change and lifestyle strategies backed by research
- Know your professional boundaries – HRecognise what you can offer, when to refer, and how to integrate weight management safely into your practice
WHAT AESTHETIC PRACTITIONERS SAY
“Before I started my knowledge and confidence were a 4. Now I’d put them at 7 out of 10.”
Anon, Obesity Management for Aesthetic Practitioners
ABOUT YOUR EXPERT EDUCATORS
This course was developed by obesity management specialists at The College of Contemporary Health in partnership with John Bannon Pharmacy – bringing together medical expertise and practical application for aesthetic practice.
Nigel Hinchliffe BSc (Hons), MSc
Director of Education, CCH
Nigel designed this course to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive, evidence-based training in childhood obesity – covering clinical, legal and practical aspects of care.
WHAT IS COVERED IN THE COURSE?
Introduction to the Course (10 min)
- Welcome to the course
- Introduction and course outline
- Pre-course questionnaire
Part 1 – The Obesity Crisis (120 min)
- The five factors of obesity
- Globesity – obesity as a worldwide issue
- How to define obesity
- Part 1 quiz
Part 2 – Causes (120 min)
- The human being – genetics, physiology, and metabolism
- Diet
- Lifestyle
- Environment
- The client / practitioner relationship
- Chronic stress and obesity
- Part 2 quiz
Part 3 – Consequences (120 min)
- Health consequences of obesity
- How obesity affects your life
- Stigma and discrimination
- Part 3 quiz
Part 4 – Solutions (120 min)
- Physical activity and sleep
- Culture and society
- Communicating change
- Acting on change
- Energy balance
- Tips for Aesthetic Practitioners
- Part 4 quiz
Part 5 – Certificate (10 min)
- Post-course questionnaire and feedback
- Certificate of completion
Practical Resources
- Downloadable pdf Toolkits to use in practice
- Curated resources – NHS tools, trackers and guidelines
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:
- Text-based learning modules with supporting images and diagrams
- Audio and video summaries for key concepts
- 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 around ten hours, but you can complete at your own pace and according to your schedule.
Q: Can I claim this for CPD?
A: Yes. You will receive 10 CPD hours and a Certificate of Completion for your professional portfolio.
Q: Do I need to complete quizzes to get my certificate?
A: Yes. Each of main module includes a quiz. You must complete these to receive your Certificate of Completion.
Q: Will this teach me to prescribe medication?
A: No. This covers causes, consequences and evidence-based lifestyle approaches. Medical treatments require additional specialist training and regulation.
IS THIS SHORT COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?
- You are a healthcare professional in aesthetic practice
- Patients raise weight concerns and you want the expertise to respond
- You want clinical knowledge to offer weight management professionally
- You want to understand whether this service fits your practice
THE PRICE AND WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Course price: £39.00
- 10 hours of expert-led CPD training
- Complete clinical coverage: obesity causes, consequences, solutions and communication
- Practical guidance for aesthetic practitioners
- CCH Certificate of Completion
- Immediate access – start learning in the next 10 minutes
