
Obesity Toolbox for India
Obesity Toolbox for India
Obesity Toolbox for India is designed to equip healthcare practitioners with essential tools and knowledge to confidently address obesity in patients of Indian heritage. Gain practical guidance on...
Duration
1 Month
CPD Points
1
from CPD Standards UK & ACCME
Medvarsity Points
100
Earn Upon Completion
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Overview
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!

Eligibility
- Dietician
- Community health workers Physician assistants
- Ayush
- MDS
- MD/MS/DNB
- Nursing
- BDS
- MBBS
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Course enrollment
- How can I enroll in the Medvarsity courses?
You can enroll in a course by clicking on the “Buy Now” option available on the course page that you want to opt for.
- I am not a registered medical professional. Can I still sign up for a course?
To sign up and access a course, you need to be a registered healthcare professional and must upload your certificate or valid license copy in our portal before you sign up for any course.
2. Course delivery
- How to access the course material online?
Go to “web.medvarsity.com” and login via your mobile number or email id. You will receive an OTP to the registered mobile number or email. Enter the “OTP” and click “Continue” to login. After logging in, click on your profile and go to “My Courses” to access the enrolled course. By clicking “Start” on the course card, you will be directed to the learning page where you can access the content online.
- Can I download the videos to study offline?
Our videos cannot be downloaded as they are available online only. However, you can view the videos at any time within the time frame of the course.
- Are classes available offline?
The entire course content is delivered online through the Medvarsity website “web.medvarsity.com” in the form of videos, reading material, etc.
- Can I pause a module in the middle and finish it later?
Yes. Once you begin a module, it will be updated in your Medvarsity portfolio under “My Courses,” wherein you can continue and complete the modules at your own pace. However, you should complete it within the time frame of the course.
- Are the courses available in other languages?
All the Medvarsity courses are written and presented in English only.
- How can I get my course duration extended?
To extend the course duration, please write to us at " [email protected] ". You can extend the course duration, however you will be charged based on the extension period needed.
3. Assessments
- How and in what format are the course assessments made?
Assessments are conducted at multiple intervals as the course progresses. Each chapter ends with a multiple-choice quiz.
- What if I am not able to clear the quiz at each level or the final assessment on the first attempt?
You will be given three attempts to clear the quiz at each level. If you are unable to clear the final assessment in three attempts, you will have to pay re-activation fees. Please write us at “[email protected]” for any further queries.
- What if I feel a question is wrongly framed or an answer is wrongly marked in an assessment?
If you feel something is incorrect, you can write us at “[email protected].”
4. Certification
- What certification will I get at the end of the course?
You will get the course certificate upon meeting the completion criteria with a minimum score of 60% in the final assessment. You will receive a certificate from Medvarsity with your name, course name, and completion date, which will be generated in your account. No salutations will be added to the name on the certificate.
5. Feedback
- What if I have any concerns regarding the program delivery or suggestions to improve the quality of the course?
For any feedback regarding the course, you can write us at “[email protected].”
Course Fee
$45