Certificate in Obesity Management
Key Features
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Recognize the causative and risk factors associated with obesity -
Summarize current evidence-base for popular diet plans -
Apply counseling skills necessary for successful weight management in clients -
Design effective weight loss programs
- Course Duration 2 months
- Next Batch Date3rd Apr 2023
Course Description
The Certificate Course in Obesity Management has been designed to provide the students detailed scientific understanding of the causes, associated health risks and holistic management approaches for obesity. This course is relevant for health professionals including doctors, nurses, dieticians, counselors and psychologists managing individuals with obesity.
The course will equip the students with the knowledge and skills required to design and deliver personalized evidence-based weight loss programs. The focus of this course is on lifestyle interventions (diet and physical activity) and behavioral changes. Apart from learning materials, obesity management experts share their experience and insights with students. You will learn how to overcome behavioral factors that come in the way of successful weight loss in patients. There is brief coverage of pharmacological (drugs) and surgical approaches to weight loss. By the end of this course, you should be able to apply this knowledge to design effective weight loss programs. This course is certified by Medvarsity.
Eligibility
Graduates and post-graduates in Nutrition and dietetics, physicians interested in nutrition (MBBS, AYUSH doctors), and other healthcare professionals (physiotherapists, psychologists, and counsellors).
Couse validity: 3 months.There will be an extra charge on the extension of the course validity.
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Course Outline
Certificate In Obesity Management
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1. Energy balance and body weight
2. Obesity and its health effects
3. Creating a weight loss program
4. Physical activity for weight management
5. Behavior modification for weight management
6. Pharmacotherapy and surgical management for obesity
Course Outline
1. Energy balance and body weight
2. Obesity and its health effects
3. Creating a weight loss program
4. Physical activity for weight management
5. Behavior modification for weight management
6. Pharmacotherapy and surgical management for obesity
Accreditation Partner(s)
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British Accreditation Council
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Apollo Hospitals Education and Research Foundation
Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation (AHERF), an autonomous organization that has been recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) as a “Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO)”, to facilitate the healthcare sector through research, training, and educational initiatives. The organization has emerged much larger with greater visions and has become a forefront for research and innovations for Apollo Hospitals.
AHERF is well-known for carrying out various educational programs such as Master’s, Fellowships, Diplomas, and Certificate courses in the Medicine and healthcare sector. In addition to their in-house courses, AHERF continues to partner with nationally and internationally renowned universities, organizations, and hospitals to develop collaborative educational and research programs.
FAQs
- I am an MBBS/BAMS/BUMS/BHMS student. Will this course benefit me?
- You will definitely benefit from this course. While doing your medical course, you will learn about ECG in physiology and under many internal medicine topics in your third and final year. ECG as a structured and detailed course is usually not covered in the medical curriculum at undergraduate level. However, it is an essential skill required when you begin practice. This course is a structured and detailed course on ECG interpretation that will make you knowledgeable and skilled in ECG analysis, which will greatly benefit when you start your internship/clinical practice.
- What is the total duration of the course?
- You are given 3 months duration to complete it. However, if you spend enough time on the learning materials and clear the assessments, you can finish the course at a faster rate and get the certification.
- Graduates and post-graduates in Nutrition and dietetics, physicians interested in nutrition (MBBS, AYUSH doctors), and other healthcare professionals (physiotherapists, psychologists, and counsellors).
- Hands-on training means training in an environment that permits each student to have experience performing tasks, making decisions, or using equipment appropriate to the job assignment for which the training is being conducted. The student assigned for these programs will be observing all procedures performed by the consultant and depending on the student’s abilities and skill set displayed at the hospital, he/she will get to assist the consultant.
- How to access the course material online?
- To access the course, click on kite.medvarsity using the login ID and password provided to you or click on “LOG IN USING YOUR ACCOUNT ON Google” and enter your Email ID: Gmail ID (Only if Gmail ID mentioned in the Application) & Password. In case you don’t have access to login ID and password, write to us at [email protected] & quote your registered email ID.
- What If I am unable to open/access the course?
- Please access the below link AND follow the steps.
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- How will the assessments be for course?
- All assessments will be based on online tests.
- What if I am not able to clear the final test in each level in the first attempt?
- You will be given three attempts to clear the tests. If you are not able to clear the final test for the Level in three attempts, you will have to pay re-activation fees. Contact Toll free (1800-103-6006) or write to us at [email protected]
- What if I feel that a question is wrongly framed or an answer is wrongly marked in the online exams?
- If you feel that something is wrongly mentioned, you can write at [email protected], directing it to the academics team.
- What certification will I get at the end of the course?
- Certificate in Obesity Management.
- When will I get my certificate?
- Once you successfully pass each Level, your E-Certificate will be generated in the Learning management system.
- What if I have any concerns regarding the program delivery or what if I have any suggestions to improve the quality of the course?
- For any feedback regarding the course, please write to us at [email protected]
Faculty
Dr Haritha Shyam
Chief Dietician, Apollo Hospitals.
Syed Nadeemuddin
Fitness trainer, MD of Nadeem’s Health Vault Pvt. Ltd and CEO for Active Life, Hyderabad
Dr. Ravi Sankar E
Consultant Endocrinologist, Apollo Sugar Clinics, Hyderabad
Next Batch Start Date 3rd Apr 2023
Course Duration
2 monthsFaculty
Dr Haritha Shyam
Chief Dietician, Apollo Hospitals.
Syed Nadeemuddin
Fitness trainer, MD of Nadeem’s Health Vault Pvt. Ltd and CEO for Active Life, Hyderabad
Dr. Ravi Sankar E
Consultant Endocrinologist, Apollo Sugar Clinics, Hyderabad
Accreditation Partner(s)
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British Accreditation Council
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Apollo Hospitals Education and Research Foundation
Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation (AHERF), an autonomous organization that has been recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) as a “Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO)”, to facilitate the healthcare sector through research, training, and educational initiatives. The organization has emerged much larger with greater visions and has become a forefront for research and innovations for Apollo Hospitals.
AHERF is well-known for carrying out various educational programs such as Master’s, Fellowships, Diplomas, and Certificate courses in the Medicine and healthcare sector. In addition to their in-house courses, AHERF continues to partner with nationally and internationally renowned universities, organizations, and hospitals to develop collaborative educational and research programs.
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Reviews
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Zubeida Sheikh Younus Bashoeb, Certificate Course in Obesity Management - '18
AMAZING EXPERIENCE
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Hardiksha Kaur, Certificate Course in Obesity Management - '18
The expert talk videos are quite helpful, which gives an overview and crux of the whole subject. It also clears various doubts on certain topics.
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