Certificate in Obesity Management - Level of study & learning outcomes
Level of study
The course is taught as one programme, however you can choose to study and be assessed at either undergraduate or postgraduate Masters level.
If you have not previously studied at degree level then undergraduate level is most appropriate.
If you already have a degree and are practising at the forefront of your profession, then the postgraduate level may be more appropriate.
The learning outcomes for the two levels differ slightly.
Learning outcomes
Following completion of the course practitioners will be able to:
- Describe the prevalence of obesity
- List the causes of obesity
- Understand the consequences of obesity on the health of the population and the associated co-morbidity
- Assess a patient and develop an appropriate tailored treatment regime including effective weight management strategies and a variety of interventions
- Carry out effective monitoring and follow up of individuals
- Use practical skills in obesity management to initiate innovative methods for supporting individuals
- Analyse and reflect on local and national strategies in obesity management
- Tailor obesity management strategies to meet the specific needs of the environment and community in which the practitioner works using knowledge of cultural and other factors
- Initiate a weight management service to meet the needs of the local population
Additional outcomes to be assessed at M Level. Following completion of the course practitioners will be able to:
- Critically appraise current literature
- Critically reflect on and evaluate local and national strategies in obesity management