This module aims to support you to develop essential knowledge, skills and confidence in weight management including skills to assess weight, support behaviour strategies, and recommend nutritional guidance and pharmacological treatments, where appropriate.
This has primarily been designed for pharmacists working in any patient facing clinical role including community, hospital and general practice setting.
Estimated completion time: 45 minutes
Learning from this module complements content covered in the following module: Hypertension: an introduction
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you should be able to:
- Identify the risk factors and complications of being overweight or obese
- Identify and appropriately classify a person who is overweight or obese
- Provide appropriate patient information and support for weight management
- Confidently discuss the management and treatment of obesity including lifestyle interventions, behavioural approaches, and pharmacological treatment
- Recognise when to refer a person who is overweight or obese for weight management services