Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes Management

These are the learning outcomes offered from this course

• Describe the pathophysiology of obesity, diabetes, and associated metabolic conditions.
• Describe the disease progressions and complications associated with obesity and diabetes.
• Explain the factors that contribute to obesity and diabetes, including genetics, hormones, and lifestyle, and their impact on individual and community health.
• Describe risk stratification methods and condition management strategies for clients with metabolic conditions.
• Demonstrate ability to plan safe and effective exercise routines for people with obesity and diabetes.

Modules included in this course

• The e-learning component covers:
• Understanding the pathophysiology of Obesity, Diabetes and associated metabolic conditions
• Understanding the disease progressions and complications associated with Obesity, Diabetes and associated metabolic conditions.
• Understand the factors that contribute to the conditions and the impact these have on individual and community health statuses, e.g. genetics, hormones, lifestyle.
• Understand dietary variables that contribute to the conditions, such as nutritional intake, energy balance and appetite mechanisms
• Understand the physiological functions of the endocrine system
• Understand the current strategies around weight management including information from national agencies such as NICE, PHE, NHS.
• Risk stratification and condition management
• The psychosocial aspects of the conditions and behaviour change strategies
• Understand how to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the management of metabolic conditions
• Understand the physical and psychological assessments of clients during screening consultations
• The prescription of general exercise suitable to a variety of metabolic conditions

CIMSPA CPD Points

This course is endorsed by CIMSPA and awards a total of 2 CPD points.