NHS Health Check Refresher Training

Name: NHS Health Check Refresher Training
Start: 2025-02-27T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-27T12:30:00+00:00

27th Feb 2025

9:30am - 12:30pm (GMT)

Public Health

27th Feb 2025

9:30am - 12:30pm (GMT)

£150 (GBP)

Event will start in 2 months

Link not provided

Attendance certificate available

Description

This course is a follow-up to the Understanding NHS Health Checks full study day, a reminder of the NHS Health Check Competency Framework and then focuses on CVD Risk, GPPAQ, Audit C, and Dementia prevention and awareness.

Learning Outcomes:

State why NHS Health Checks are important.

Know the NHS Health Check filters

State how the risk of cardiovascular disease and opportunities for reducing this risk may best be communicated.

Appreciate the different risk communication strategies

Appreciate the complexity of GPPAQ and Audit C

Know what is needed for Dementia prevention and awareness within a health check

The course is open to anyone who is involved in the delivery of NHS Health Checks and attendees should have attended training previously before attending the refresher, which is recommended yearly.

You can read more about the NHS Health Check training programme delivered by Smart Health Solutions HERE

We are a registered Centre for the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH), and HEART UK supports our cardiovascular training. The NHS Health Check Competency Framework underpins our training.

We are proud of our strong heritage in supporting the NHS Health Check Programme, especially for training we have been providing since 2008

View an Introduction to our NHS Health Check training on demand

Summary

Enhance your competence and refresh your understanding of the NHS Health Check system in this follow-up course to the 'Understanding NHS Health Checks' full study day. The session deep dives into important areas such as CVD Risk, GPPAQ, Audit C, and Dementia prevention and awareness. This course is tailored for those involved in the delivery of NHS health checks, with emphasis on the importance and subtleties of these checks, effective communication strategies for discussing cardiovascular disease risks and a holistic understanding of dementia prevention. Endorsed by The Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) and HEART UK, this training is built upon the NHS Health Check Competency Framework and is recommended annually for all relevant professionals. Be part of our legacy, supporting the NHS Health Check Programme through our training since 2008. UPDATE your knowledge to continue providing quality healthcare.

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Learning objectives

Understand why NHS Health Checks are conducted and recognize the benefits they offer to patients in preventing and managing chronic diseases.
Familiarize with the NHS Health Check filters to properly screen for various risks and conditions.
Learn how to effectively communicate cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk to patients, acknowledging the factors that influence CVD incidence and the preventive measures that can mitigate this risk.
Understand and apply different risk communication strategies to improve the participant’s understanding of their health status and engagement in preventive behaviors.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPPAQ) and Audit C processes, acknowledging their complexity and importance in assessing physical activity levels and alcohol consumption, respectively.
Know the crucial elements needed for Dementia prevention and awareness within a health check, enabling planned interventions at the earliest stages to slow progression and improve quality of life for patients.
Be able to revisit and assess personal performance against the NHS Health Check Competency Framework, determining areas for further knowledge and skill improvement.

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