Certified Obesity and Weight Management

Program Overview

Course type : Certification
Duration: 3 Months
Modules: 12 Courses
Last date of admission: 25^thJuly 2024
Commencement of classes: 1st August 2024

Eligibility Criteria:

Admission is offered to applicants who have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree (14^th Year Education) in following fields from HEC recognized educational institute:

Medical Sciences/Nutritional Sciences,
Natural Sciences,
Food and Home Sciences,
Public Health
Sport sciences
Hospitality Sector

Fee Structure:

Course: Certificate Course Obesity & Weight Management
Admission Fee: 5000 PKR
Course Fee: 40,000 PKR
Total: 42,000 PKR

Assessment:

The participant’s study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the course by giving assignments, quizzes, and final term exams. The final term exams count for 80% of the total marks for a course.

Introduction:

Nutrition and Dietetics is an evolving healthcare field, addressing the importance of healthy food habits for overall well-being. The rise in diet-related illnesses highlights the crucial role of informed dietary choices. Our Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics offers candidates the flexibility to specialize in their chosen nutrition field. The program emphasizes practical placement, communication, and international engagement. Distinguished by its focus on evidence-based practice and nutrition research, the course delves into physiological, biochemical, and social aspects of food. Graduates are empowered with knowledge and skills to leverage food as a tool for physical, mental, and social well-being.

Learning Outcome:

After completing Certificate Course in Obesity and Weight Management the following attributes will have been fulfilled in students:

Critically analyze a range of causal pathways to obesity and be able to explain obesity as a complex multidimensional phenomenon
Independent to access, analyze and plan nutritional management for obese people
Design and implement obesity prevention and management interventions at multiple levels.
Train on innovative recipe development considering the science of nutrition
Work as nutrition consultants and dieticians in obesity department of hospitals and wellness centers

Scope:

Successful students will get job placement in Government Sector, Hospitals and Clinics, Health Departments, INGOs, Schools & Colleges, Sports and Health Clubs, Hostels and Restaurants, Food and Pharma Industries, Research and Development Centers, Gyms, Slimming Centers, Private Consultant/Practitioner as Clinical Nutritionists, Clinical Dietitian, Management Dietitian, Consultant Dietitian, Personal Nutritionist, Health Coach, Diet Therapist, Community Dietitian, Nutrition Sales Executive and Nutrition Product Manager

Learning Model:

The trainer uses up-to-date training techniques and a variety of training methods, to give all participants the best opportunities for learning, including: Lectures, Tutorials, Class Sessions, Group Discussions, Interactive Workshops, Simulations Exercises, Case Studies, Individual Assignments, Templates and Tools, and practicals delivered in course-specific facilities and laboratories, and on placement with local Hospital Settings and practitioners.

Modules:

Modules	Title
Module 1	Appetite Regulation, Controlled Diet and Energy Balance
Module 2	Obesity: Epidemiology, Etiology and Health Risks
Module 3	Measurement and Assessment Methods for Obesity Evaluation
Module 4	Pharmacotherapy and Surgical Approaches to Weight Management
Module 5	Dietary Approaches to Weight Management
Module 6	Physical Activity and Weight Management
Module 7	Dietary Supplements and Bodybuilding Diets
Module 8	Design and Deliver Weight Loss Myths and Fad Dietary Plans
Module 9	Lifestyle Modification and Behavior Therapy for Weight Management
Module 10	Healthy Tips and Home Remedies for Obesity
Module 11	Case Studies and Sample Diet Plans
Module 12	Obesity Camp, Hospital/Gym Visit

Note: In order to avail our Scholarship and Installment program please contact administration with your query at trainings@gsspak.com