King’s Bariatric Study Day
About this event
Join us for an informative King’s Bariatric Study Day aimed at expanding your knowledge of the different types of bariatric surgeries and the intricacies of inpatient care. This event will cover the dietary requirements of bariatric patients and the collaborative care approach necessary for their treatment. Participants will receive a comprehensive overview of current surgical interventions for obesity, including discussions on the long-term outcomes and potential complications associated with these procedures, as well as their management.
Additionally, the training will offer valuable guidance on the perioperative and nutritional care specific to bariatric surgical patients.
- Understand factors to weight gain and obstacles to weight loss
- Educate professionals regarding weight bias in healthcare and its impact on patients
- To become confident to raise the topic of weight with patients appropriately
- Learn current bariatric surgical options and understand the risks and benefits of each
- Post-op lifelong aftercare after bariatric surgery
- Understand the different diet stages and nutritional needs of bariatric patients
- Raise awareness about the prevalence of mental health conditions in people living with obesity
- Providing education around non-surgical treatment
This course is ideal for nurses who are looking to improve their understanding of weight bias, how it affects treatment of patients, what causes obesity and weight management methods. Attendees will learn how to identify post-op complications and raising awareness about how to manage them.
This course is suitable for all nurses (including nurse associates), health care assistance and nursing students.
- Skill Development: Advance your understanding of patient experiences, gain competence in the aid of bariatric patients who face obstacles to weight loss and reduce the potential for complications
- Improved Patient Outcomes: Enhance the quality of care you provide, ensuring the best possible results for bariatric patients with specific nutritional needs
- Improve competence at your work place: Share your knowledge and help other healthcare professionals at your workplace understand the difficulties faced by bariatric patients
- Obesity and Regulation of Body weight
- Weight bias in healthcare
- Primary Care of weight management
- Surgical treatment of obesity
- Care of bariatric patients
- Diet and nutrition after surgery
- Obesity and mental health
- Pharmacotherapy
- Feedback and collection of certificates of attendance
- Obesity Stigma
- Weight loss treatments
- Sensitivity and care
- Understanding the patient experience
- Building rapport
Upon completion of the study day, learners will possess a comprehensive understanding of obesity, including its causes, body weight regulation, associated complications, and effective strategies for addressing obesity in adults, as well as various weight loss treatments and maintenance techniques to sustain long-term weight loss.
· Your will be presented with a Certificate of Completion, valid for two years
· An biannual update is recommended
For more information or to register for our Bariatric study day, please visit our website at https://www.kings-academy.org, email us at kch-tr.academy@nhs.net, or contact us at 020 3299 5536.
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