Our online obesity management courses are designed for health professionals who are interested in a leadership role within weight and obesity management. This includes: GP’s, doctors, nurses, physicians, surgeons, physiotherapists, dieticians, psychologists and counsellors running clinics.
If you are interested in specialising in this field, here are 3 reasons why you should choose to study a diploma in Obesity and Weight Management.
You should choose a diploma in obesity and weight management because:
- Obesity and weight management specialists are in high demand
- The course will extend your medical knowledge of obesity
- You can improve the quality and length of people's lives
1. Obesity And Weight Management Specialists Are In High Demand
Obesity is a growing pandemic and one of the most important areas in healthcare today. Research shows that around 63% of all UK adults are classed as being overweight, and of these, half are living with obesity. Yet, fewer than 1% of UK health professionals have received any specialised obesity training.
Choosing a diploma in obesity and weight management will not only allow you to specialise in one of the most predominant and highly demanded areas in healthcare today, but one which will require extensive support from obesity and weight management specialists for years to come.
In addition to the UK, an increase in obesity prevalence has been highlighted in almost every other country in the world. This creates a particular public health crisis in some less economically developed countries that have to combat high rates of infectious disease, malnutrition and now also obesity.
2. A Diploma Will Extend Your Medical Knowledge Of Obesity
If you’re an experienced health professional interested in a leadership role within weight and obesity management, choosing to study a diploma in this field is the perfect choice.
The modules in our Post Graduate Diploma in Obesity and weight management are designed to extend medical knowledge of obesity and to facilitate the enhancement of patient care and procedural skills, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, practice-based learning and improvement, and systems-based practice. – the six competency domains described by the Obesity Medicine Education Collaborative.
The postgraduate diploma aims to:
Develop leadership and evaluation skills in the delivery of evidence-based care to patients who are living with obesity.
Produce graduates who can articulate professional decisions, incorporating an evidence-based rationale, in a variety of diverse and complex situations.
Produce graduates with an in-depth and contemporary knowledge of the science of obesity and weight management, who are equipped to work and lead in the delivery and advancement of related care, and who can advocate for policies and practice that are free of weight bias and have the potential for stigmatisation.
Produce graduates who demonstrate an awareness of the complex nature of obesity and have the ability to work in multi-agency, multi-cultural and/or international contexts where they use language that is respectful, non-judgemental and non-biased.
Learn more about the aims of our diploma in obesity and weight management.
3. You Can Improve The Quality and Length of Patient’s Lives
Obesity is an incredibly dangerous health condition, with around 2.8 million deaths every year attributed to excessive weight and obesity
Obesity increases the risk of several debilitating, and deadly diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. It does this through a variety of pathways, some as straightforward as the mechanical stress of carrying extra pounds and some involving complex changes in hormones and metabolism.
Given the high prevalence of obesity, the complex aetiology and associated co-morbidity, and the treatment components available, it is crucial that those living with obesity have the support of healthcare professionals with an advanced level of education and training in the field by undertaking a obesity and weight management diploma.
Why Choose Our Online Diploma In Obesity and Weight Management
Studying with Learna | Diploma MSc provides experienced professionals with an excellent opportunity to specialise while still working full-time. Due to the flexible, interactive nature of the programme, students are able to continuously test and apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills in their daily practice.
They are also able to discuss their experiences with our team of world-leading tutors and their fellow students to receive valuable advice and support, which continuously enhances their practice.
We have been perfecting our online learning platform for over 10 years, so it is safe to say we are specialists in online education. Find out more about our world-leading online diploma in Obesity and Weight Management.