Improve the quality of care for your patients with this innovative training in Obesity"

Obesity, the true epidemic of the 21st century until the arrival of COVID-19, represents a major global health problem. The WHO estimates that it could affect 650 million people worldwide, with a mortality rate of some 2.8 million people each year.

It is a heterogeneous syndrome whose pathophysiology and etiopathogenesis (genetics, epigenetics, new hormonal control mechanisms, nutrigenomics, microbiomics, etc.) are continuously advancing.

These advances are are allowing us to better understand the factors that affect the processes involved in energy homeostasis and in the development of obesity.

Obesity is a permanent focus of concern due to the ever-increasing number of cases and the related comorbidities. These lead to a significant increase in death, especially from cardiovascular illnesses and cancer. Furthermore, the various medical and surgical treatments available and the exponential increase in health care costs related to obesity also makes it a focus of attention.

With this in mind, preventing obesity is essential. Through the use of a multidisciplinary approach, the aim is to implement lifestyle changes, especially physical activity and dietary patterns, and should be introduced as early on in the process as possible.

Professionals should know how to correctly diagnose obesity and the associated complications and propose appropriate treatment strategies for the three main areas of action: nutrition, physical exercise and attitudes towards food. Drugs and bariatric surgery may be added to this list for patients who demonstrate appropriate indications for such treatments.

In the last decade, there have been enormous advances in the understanding of obesity. This has brought Precision Medicine to the forefront of treatment, requiring the professional to be adequately prepared to provide new therapeutic responses. The enormous development of new technologies such as health apps, brought about by COVID-19, allows patient empowerment and decision support.

This training is the best option you can find to specialize in Obesity Comorbidities and Prevention. Psychological Aspects”

This postgraduate diploma in Obesity Comorbidities and Prevention. Psychological Aspects contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Obesity
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The latest information on Obesity
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• A special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Obesity
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an internet connection

This postgraduate diploma is the best investment you can make when selecting an up-to-date program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge of Obesity, you will obtain a qualification endorsed by the largest digital university in the world. TECH Technological University"

Its teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the field of psychology, who bring to this training the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from prestigious reference societies and universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in Obesity with extensive medical experience.

Step up and join the team. You will find the best educational material to enhance your studies"

This 100% online Postgraduate Diploma will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

This postgraduate diploma in Obesity Comorbidities and Prevention. Psychological Aspects is aimed at facilitating the medical professional's performance with the latest advances and most innovative treatments in the sector.     

This is your opportunity to learn about the latest treatments in Obesity"

General Objectives

• Update the physician's knowledge on new trends in human nutrition in both health and pathological situations through evidence-based medicine
• Promote work strategies based on the practical knowledge of the new trends in nutrition and its application to child and adult pathologies, where nutrition plays a fundamental role in treatment
• Encourage the acquisition of technical skills and abilities, through a powerful audiovisual system, and the possibility of development through online simulation workshops and/or specific training
• Encourage professional stimulation through continuous education and research

Specific Objectives

Module 1. The Comorbidities of Obesity

• Familiarize yourself with the concept of comorbidity associated with obesity
• Gain a deeper understanding of the pathophysiology of these comorbilities
• Study the different endocrine-metabolic and cardiovascular comorbidities
• The close relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity has led to the emergence of the term "diabesity". This module identifies this relationship and how obesity, mainly visceral, is a cause of insulin resistance, like type 2 diabetes. The risk of suffering from diabetes increases in direct proportion to the magnitude of body overweight
• Identify the pathophysiological mechanisms linking hypertension to obesity
• Recognize the relationship between lipid disorders and obesity, especially atherogenic dyslipidemia
• Specialize in the non-metabolic and non-cardiovascular comorbidities associated with obesity, especially respiratory, digestive comorbidities etc
• Review of the basic concepts on the available scientific evidence of these pathologies, especially the relationship between obesity and cancer
• Finally, we will review the most up-to-date knowledge on COVID-19 infection in obese patients

Module 2.  Prevention of Obesity and its Comorbidities

• Identify the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in childhood and its importance because of the association with other diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes
• Establish recommendations for a healthier lifestyle which helps prevent overweight and obesity in childhood
• Analyze peculiarities in obesity in women
• Review the costs of obesity in different countries and the strategies for obesity prevention in different health systems
• Focus on the interaction between obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the therapeutic approach, insisting on the importance of a multidisciplinary approach

Module 3. Psychological and Psychiatric Aspects of Obesity

• Obtain an overview of the contributions from the psychological field, aimed at increasing the chances of success in multidisciplinary intervention in overweight and obesity
• Conduct a brief historical review of the different social and cultural considerations of the phenomenon of obesity from prehistoric times to the present day
• Recognize the major comorbid psychiatric disorders associated with obesity and the psychopathology related to eating disorders
• Gain a deeper understanding of the management of a binge eating disorder and its relationship with obesity and overweight
• Learn techniques to encourage a change in the patients in terms of living a healthier lifestyle
• Broaden knowledge of psychological examinations before and after bariatric surgery
• Present the psychotherapeutic approach from the cognitive behavioral therapy point of view, which has been demonstrated as being the most effective treatment for addressing obesity in both adults and children
• Emphasize the importance of early detection of psychological and educational variables that contribute to the development of eating disorders and obesity in order to carry out preventative activitiess

Take advantage of the opportunity and take the step to get up to date on the latest developments in Obesity Studies"