NHS Health Check Training Clinical Refresher

Name: NHS Health Check Training Clinical Refresher
Start: 2025-01-22T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-01-22T12:30:00+00:00

22nd Jan 2025

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

General Practice

Public Health

22nd Jan 2025

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

£150 (GBP)

Event will start in 1 month

Link not provided

Attendance certificate available

Description

This course is a follow-up to the Understanding NHS Health Checks full study day focusing on the clinical aspects of NHS Health Checks, the so what next bit. The topics include AF, blood pressure, cholesterol, CKD and familial hypercholesterolemia. Diabetes is not included in this session.

Learning Outcomes:

State why NHS Health Checks are important
Know the NHS Health Check filters
State how an NHS Health Check should be conducted
For: AF, BP, Chol, CKD, and FH
Know who is most at risk
Know the signs & symptoms
Describe the pathophysiology, detection and diagnosis
Understand Initial management
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

The cost of this course is £125 plus VAT (£150 with VAT added)

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

This refresher course on NHS Health Checks dives deeper into the clinical aspects of the health checks, focusing on Atrial Fibrillation (AF), blood pressure, cholesterol, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), and familial hypercholesterolemia. Throughout this course, medical professionals will gain a richer understanding of these topics' pathophysiology, detection, diagnosis, and initial management. Prior training in NHS Health Checks is a prerequisite, with this refresher course recommended annually. Offered at a cost of £125 plus VAT, and backed by both the Royal Society of Public Health and HEART UK, it is an invaluable investment in enhancing your role in the delivery of NHS Health Checks.

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Learning objectives

Upon completion of the course, health professionals will be able to articulate why NHS Health Checks are crucial to national healthcare and prevention of diseases, including their effects on early detection and management.
Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the NHS Health Check filters, knowing how to use and interpret each of their results accurately.
By the end of the course, attendees will know how to conduct an NHS Health Check correctly, demonstrating an understanding of the procedure and importance of each step involved.
The course aims to train health professionals on identifying individuals most at risk for conditions such as AF, blood pressure, cholesterol, CKD, and familial hypercholesterolemia, and to recognize their signs and symptoms for appropriate early detection and diagnosis.
Professionals completing the training will understand the initial management of the said medical conditions, including advising and counseling individuals screened regarding lifestyle modifications and other interventions necessary.

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