Certificate in Obesity & Weight Management

Certificate in Obesity & Weight Management

Comprehensive management of obesity and weight related conditions through personalised medical care and lifestyle interventions.

About This Course

The 3-Month Certificate Course in Obesity & Weight Management is designed to provide healthcare professionals with practical knowledge of obesity assessment, nutrition, lifestyle modification, and medical weight management. The course covers patient evaluation, metabolic risk assessment, personalized weight-management planning, pharmacological approaches, and long-term weight maintenance through case-based clinical learning and practical application.

Learning Objectives

Assess and classify overweight and obesity.
Identify obesity-related metabolic and health risks.
Develop structured weight-management plans.
Understand nutrition, exercise and behaviour modification.
Learn principles of medical weight management.
Understand obesity management alongside common metabolic conditions.

Target Audience

  • Graduate: Nursing / Medical/ Healthcare/ Equivalent

Curriculum

21 Lessons3h

Obesity Assessment & Clinical Evaluation

Understanding obesity and overweight
Causes and risk factors of obesity
BMI, waist circumference & body composition
Obesity classification and risk assessment
Metabolic syndrome
Obesity-related comorbidities
Medical history and physical assessment

Nutrition, Lifestyle & Weight Management

Medical & Long-Term Weight Management

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