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Overview
These Understanding and Preventing Childhood Obesity training days at the UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) are an opportunity for Health Visitors to learn from both academic and practitioner expertise, share learning with each other and develop useful practical skills to take back to the workplace.
Study facilities
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Programme Structure
The syllabus will typically include:
- A general overview of the epidemiology of childhood obesity, its social context, and the risk factors associated with it
- An overview of Government obesity guidelines and the National Childhood Measurement Programme
- An understanding of the basic principles of community-based family obesity interventions
- Tools on behaviour change techniques, motivational interviews and raising complex issues
- Learning methods will include preparatory work, lectures, small group discussion, quizzes and critical analysis. Students will be signposted to other resources, and encouraged to share experience and understanding.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must be a registered practitioner.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
TBC
Living costs
Bristol
United Kingdom
750 - 1260 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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