Certificate in Obesity Management

Key Features
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Recognize the causative and risk factors associated with obesity
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Summarize current evidence-base for popular diet plans
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Apply counseling skills necessary for successful weight management in clients
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Design effective weight loss programs
- Course Duration 3 months
- Next Batch Date2nd Oct 2023
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Course Description
Globally, obesity is an established public health problem causing several major non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. The Certificate in Obesity Management course has been designed to provide a detailed scientific understanding of the causes, associated health risks, and holistic management approaches for obesity.
The course will equip the students and healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to design and deliver personalized evidence-based weight loss programs. The focus of this course is on lifestyle interventions (diet and physical activity) and behavioral changes. Apart from learning materials, obesity management experts share their experiences and insights with students. You will learn how to overcome behavioral factors that come in the way of successful weight loss in patients. There is brief coverage of pharmacological (drugs) and surgical approaches to weight loss. By the end of this course, you should be able to apply this knowledge to design effective weight loss programs.
Eligibility: Nutritionists, General Physicians, Specialists, and Interns
Course validity: 4 months. There will be an extra charge on the extension of the course validity.
Course Outline
Certificate In Obesity Management
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1. Energy balance and body weight
2. Obesity and its health effects
3. Creating a weight loss program
4. Physical activity for weight management
5. Behavior modification for weight management
6. Pharmacotherapy and surgical management for obesity
Course Outline
1. Energy balance and body weight
2. Obesity and its health effects
3. Creating a weight loss program
4. Physical activity for weight management
5. Behavior modification for weight management
6. Pharmacotherapy and surgical management for obesity
FAQs
- Nutritionists, General Physicians, Specialists, and Interns
How can I enroll in the Medvarsity courses?
- You can enroll in the course by clicking on the Buy Now option available on the course page that you want to opt for.
I am not a registered medical professional can I still sign up for a course?
- To sign up and access a course, you need to be a registered healthcare professional and must upload your certificate or valid license copy in our portal before you sign up for any course.
Can I purchase a Medvarsity course even if I do not have USD currency?
- Yes, absolutely! Although the currency format you are looking for is not available on the website, your bank will automatically convert the price to your currency (at the current exchange rate) and the same will be charged. Both USD and AED currency formats are available on the website.
How to access the course material online?
- To access the course, click on https://kite.medvarsity.com using the login ID and password provided to you, or click on LOG IN USING YOUR ACCOUNT ON Google and enter your Email ID: Gmail ID (Only if Gmail ID is mentioned in the Application) & Password. In case you don’t have access to your log-in ID and password, write to us at [email protected] & quote your registered email ID.
Can I download the videos to study offline?
- Our videos cannot be downloaded as they are available online only. You can access the videos at any time within the course duration.
Are there any onsite or offline classes?
- The entire course content is delivered through the kite.medvarsity.ae in the form of videos and written text format. No onsite or offline classes are being conducted by Medvarsity.
Can I stop a module midway through and finish it later?
- Yes. Once you begin a module, it will be updated in your Medvarsity portfolio, wherein you can continue and complete modules at your own pace. However, you should complete it during the course duration time.
Are the courses available in other languages?
- All the Medvarsity courses are written and presented in English only.
What is the course duration?
- The course duration consists of 3 months.
How can I get my course duration extended?
- To get an extension of the course you have taken up, please drop us a mail at [email protected]. You can get a 30 days extension of the course duration and you would be charged 10% of the course fee as course extension charges.
How are the course assessments made and in what form?
- The assessment is conducted at multiple intervals as the course progresses. Each chapter ends with a multiple-choice quiz. Learners must answer at least 60% of the questions correctly in all to pass.
What if I am not able to clear the final test at each level in the first attempt?
- You will be given three attempts to clear the tests. If you are not able to clear the final test for the level in three attempts, you will have to pay re-activation fees. Write to us at [email protected]
Can I repeat a quiz if I fail on the first attempt?
- Yes!! We provide 3 attempts to attend the quiz.
What if I feel that a question is wrongly framed or an answer is wrongly marked in the online exams?
- If you feel that something is wrongly mentioned, you can write at [email protected], to direct it to the academics team.
What certification will I get at the end of the course?
- After completing the course content and assessments with a minimum score of 60% in each module, you will receive a Certificate in Obesity Management including your name, course name, and the date of completion, which will be generated in your account. No salutations will be added to the name.
When will I get my certificate?
- Once you successfully pass each level, your e-Certificate will be generated in the learning management system.
What is the validity period of the certificate?
- December 31st
Do we get a hard copy of the certificate?
- The certificate is available online and can be downloaded for printing a hard copy.
What happens if I lose my certificate?
- Certificate can be downloaded anytime from your account. However, if our team has valid information with proof of completion, then we can provide the certificate.
What if I have any concerns regarding the program delivery or what if I have any suggestions to improve the quality of the course?
- For any feedback regarding the course, please write to us at [email protected]
Faculty

Dr Haritha Shyam
Chief Dietician, Apollo Hospitals.

Syed Nadeemuddin
Fitness trainer, MD of Nadeem’s Health Vault Pvt. Ltd and CEO for Active Life, Hyderabad

Dr. Ravi Sankar E
Consultant Endocrinologist, Apollo Sugar Clinics, Hyderabad
Next Batch Start Date 2nd Oct 2023
Course Duration
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Faculty

Dr Haritha Shyam
Chief Dietician, Apollo Hospitals.

Syed Nadeemuddin
Fitness trainer, MD of Nadeem’s Health Vault Pvt. Ltd and CEO for Active Life, Hyderabad

Dr. Ravi Sankar E
Consultant Endocrinologist, Apollo Sugar Clinics, Hyderabad