Foundation for Professional Development
Metabolic Syndrome
Short course
Course type
30 hrs
Study time
Online
Mode of learning
30 CPD points
Clinical
(70% average required)
Course Overview
Obesity and metabolic syndrome, often manifesting as Type 2 Diabetes, have become global health crises, affecting over two-thirds of the world’s population (WHO, 2019). Despite medical advancements, obesity-related conditions continue to progress, making them some of the most expensive and challenging to manage.
Our 30-hour course on Metabolic Syndrome provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge to understand and manage this complex condition. You'll explore the spectrum of metabolic syndrome, identify interrelated factors, and apply basic physiological principles in diagnosing and assessing patients. The course covers co-morbidities, risk factors, and the critical role of counseling in the prevention and management of obesity. You'll also reflect on the controversies surrounding metabolic syndrome and obesity while learning to formulate comprehensive clinical management plans.
Accredited for 30 general CPD points with the HPCSA, this course is designed to help practitioners deliver timely interventions and improve the quality of life for patients. Participants are assessed through multiple-choice questions after each module.
Who is this course for?
South African healthcare professionals
Required qualification
Healthcare professional
Course level
Beginner
Develop your professional skills
Why choose this course?
- Learn at your own pace, when it suits you
- Curriculum crafted by industry experts
- Interactive online experience, including videos and activities.
- Additional resources to enhance your understanding and engagement.
- Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion from the Foundation for Professional Development, a name synonymous with excellence in professional growth.
About the academic institution
Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) is a South African Private Institution of Higher Education established in October 1997 by the South African Medical Association and has been registered with the DHET since 2002.
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Students
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Course Lessons
Course Developer
With more than 25 years’ experience in clinical medicine, I have extensive experience in the delivery of rural and urban healthcare.
I am a Specialist Family Physician with additional qualifications in Health Management, Public Health and Higher Education.
Since 2004, I have led teams of healthcare professionals within the public health sector and donor-funded environment. My areas of expertise include Family Medicine and Primary Healthcare, Advanced HIV/TB Clinical Care, Non-communicable Diseases, Public Health, Health Management and Clinical Governance, Mentorship and Coaching, Project Management and Quality Improvement.
I am a Specialist Family Physician with additional qualifications in Health Management, Public Health and Higher Education.
Since 2004, I have led teams of healthcare professionals within the public health sector and donor-funded environment. My areas of expertise include Family Medicine and Primary Healthcare, Advanced HIV/TB Clinical Care, Non-communicable Diseases, Public Health, Health Management and Clinical Governance, Mentorship and Coaching, Project Management and Quality Improvement.
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