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NHS Health Check Update

29th May 2024
8:30 - 11:30am (GMT)
29th May 2024
8:30 - 11:30am (GMT)
£150 (GBP)
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Attendance certificate available
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Description

Overview

fast-paced session with a refresher of the whole programme and the opportunity to troubleshoot issues and vote on the three topics they would like included in their training. Topics include Audit C, AF, BP, Chol, CKD, CVD Risk, Dementia, GPPAQ, and familial hypercholesterolemia. Attendees value and enjoy this style of interactivity for their learning.

Learning Outcomes

  • State why NHS Health Checks are important.
  • Identify non-modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
  • Identify modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
  • Know the NHS Health Check filters
  • State how an NHS Health Check should be conducted.
  • Identify how an NHS Health Check can assess and interpret the risk of cardiovascular disease.
  • State how the risk of cardiovascular disease and opportunities for reducing this risk may best be communicated.

Delivered by:

Michaela Nuttall RGN MSc

Former Clinical Advisor Personalised Prevention OHID
Chair Health Care Committee HEART UK

Who should attend

Anyone involved in the delivery of health checks who has already completed the full day training, including:

  • Practice Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • GPs
  • Health Care Assistants
  • Care co-ordinators
  • Social Prescribers
  • Administration
  • Practice Staff
  • Pharmacists
  • Allied Healthcare Professionals
  • Health Trainers & Champions
  • Healthy Lifestyle Professionals

CPD

Certificates of participation are available to all attendees on submission of evaluation. Handouts for each course are available for future reference via the MedAll platform.

Cost

£150

Summary

This engaging and interactive session, led by former Clinical Advisor, Michaela Nuttall, offers a refresh of the NHS Health Check programme in a fast-paced and participatory setting. Ideal for medical professionals who have already completed the full day training, the course provides valuable insights into risk factors for cardiovascular disease, the importance of NHS Health Checks, and effective methods of communication about risks, among other topics. Attendees can participate directly, even voting on topics for inclusion in their training. A £150 cost covers course participation and expert guidance, with CPD-certified certificates of participation and course handouts available post-session.

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Learning objectives

  1. To understand and explain the importance and purpose of NHS Health Checks as part of preventive healthcare measures.
  2. To identify and differentiate between modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease as included in the NHS Health Check.
  3. To understand the NHS Health Check filters and how they are applied during the health check process.
  4. To gain skills in conducting an NHS Health Check, including assessment and interpretation of cardiovascular disease risk.
  5. To develop effective communication strategies to discuss the risk of cardiovascular disease and possible ways to reduce this risk with patients.
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29th May 2024
8:30 - 11:30am (GMT)
£150 (GBP)
Link not provided
Attendance certificate available
This event has ended. Similar events
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