What You'll Gain

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Understand the complex factors contributing to obesity, particularly in South Asian populations.

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Learn to assess obesity effectively using BMI and waist circumference relevant to Indian patients.

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Develop skills for sensitive and effective communication about obesity and weight management.

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Gain practical knowledge of dietary, lifestyle, medical, and surgical interventions to support sustainable weight loss.

Special Features

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Ethnic-Specific Focus: Tailored to obesity challenges and assessments relevant to Indian heritage patients.
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Person-Centred Communication: Strategies to engage patients empathetically and effectively.
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Fully Online & Flexible: Learn at your own pace with video presentations, interactive content, and downloadable resources.
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CPD Accredited: Earn continuing professional development credits to support your career growth.

Sample Certificate

Certificate of Completion
Course Eligibility:
Community health workers Physician assistants
Ayush
MD/MS/DNB
MDS
BDS
MBBS
Dietician
Nursing

Description

Obesity is a pressing health challenge in India and globally, requiring healthcare practitioners to have specialized knowledge and skills to manage it effectively. The Obesity Toolbox for India course provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of six critical tools to enhance practitioner confidence and improve patient outcomes.

This course covers the complexities of obesity, including ethnic-specific factors like BMI and waist circumference relevance in South Asian populations. It emphasizes sensitive, person-centred communication strategies to start meaningful conversations about weight management.

Through evidence-based dietary and lifestyle guidance, as well as an overview of medical and surgical treatment options, practitioners will be better prepared to support sustainable behaviour change in their patients. Delivered fully online, the course combines engaging video presentations, interactive modules, downloadable materials, and an end-of-course quiz to reinforce learning.

Ideal for GPs, nurses, dieticians, therapists, and other allied health professionals, this course bridges the gap in obesity care tailored to Indian heritage patients. Enroll Now!

Curriculum

Overview

The Tools

Supporting the Patient

Other Material

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