Obesity Essentials

Obesity is on the rise in the UK, with the official rate reaching to 27% of people with a body mass index (BMI) above 30. The OECD average is 19%. CCH is a leading provider of obesity care and weight management education and we are commited to act on the obesity statistic escalating.

This course is written especially for health professionals and those who work directly with obese clients and patients. It seeks to prepare you for the challenge of dealing with obesity, both professionally and personally.

A report by the Royal College of Physicians in 2013 found that not only does the UK have some of the highest rates of obesity in the world; there are also a significant number of overweight and obese doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.This course offers an introduction to the many factors that cause and contribute to obesity.

Change the lives of people affected by overweight and obesity. Become effective in giving expert advice and help to make adjustments to the client's or patient's lifestyle, leading to:

• Weight loss
• Weight loss maintenance
• Healthier lifestyles
• Better clinical outcomes

Delivered completely online through podcasts, video and e-learning units to seamlessly fit into all health professionals’ busy life and work schedules.

On completion healthcare professionals will gain a course completion certificate as well as 10 CPD hours.