6 Obesity courses

The YMCA qualifications support every learner, whether they are taking their first steps into fitness or simply wish to boost their skills.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE OVERVIEW This award is suitable for learners of all ages, who wish to gain knowledge in diet and nutrition for their own use, as well as learners who wish to enhance the role they already have in the fitness industry. Learners will cover: • Structure and function of the digestive system • The glycaemic index • The role of cholesterol, macro nutrients and micro nutrients • Guidelines for a healthy, balanced diet • Obesity and weight management STRUCTURE: Mandatory units: • Diet and Nutrition for Healthy Living • Food Groups and Digestion Progression Routes: • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing • YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity Entry Requirements: None -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DURATION 50 Hours WHATS INCLUDED Course Material Case Study Experienced Lecturer Refreshments Certificate

Enhance your Nutrition and Hydration skills with practical training and expert guidance

Clinical skills, HCAs, Nurses, Chronic disease

COURSE INTRODUCTION  The purpose of this one day course is to introduce / refresh participants’ knowledge and skills in the essential aspects of diabetes management in their practice setting.  AIMS AND OBJECTIVES  Identify their current knowledge of diabetes care and how confident they feel about offering advice to a patient with diabetes and or their family. Purpose and outcomes of the main treatment options for people with diabetes . Discuss the importance of addressing the person’s needs and how regular clinic visits impact on the management of diabetes   All course materials and certificate of attendance Accreditation 6 CPD points awarded completion. Accredited by One Awards (*Certificate £30) and CPD Standards (*Certificate free) Copyright © Annie Barr. All Rights Reserved. Discuss how to build relationships and establish an environment that enables the person with diabetes to take an active role in their diabetes management  COURSE CONTENTS OVERVIEW  Aetiology and diagnosis of type 1 and type 2. Difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes  Implications for practice  Management goals TYPE 1  Treatment and management options  Carbohydrate awareness  Challenges in self-management  Hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia  Screening and the annual review TYPE 2  First line treatment and step-wise options  Food choices and relation to risk  Activity and type 2 diabetes  Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes  Screening and annual review  SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DIABETES AND THEIR FAMILY  Seeing the person not the disease  Consultation skills  Ongoing support needs Copyright © Annie Barr. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFIC SESSIONS CAN ALSO BE OFFERED IN:  Food and lifestyle messages for diabetes  Annual review and screening including foot care advice  Blood glucose monitoring  Consultation skills and relationship building  Complications and treatment options  WHO SHOULD ATTEND?  Nurses HCAs

Aimed at health care assistants working in General Practice who want to develop themselves and the wider team in the care and management of the patient with diabetes.

This course explores ‘What is diabetes’ and the basic anatomy and physiology of what happens to cause diabetes, management, short & long term complications, and caring for someone with diabetes.