King’s Bariatric Study Day

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.

Who is this course for?

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.

Overview of the King’s Bariatric Course:

The course consists of one day study day, in-person training in South London at the King’s Academy kings-academy.org

The day will consist of presentations, clinical scenarios and group discussions, making an engaging learning experience.

Course Highlights:

This course delivers comprehensive training that illuminates how bariatric patients may face complications in healthcare. Key elements of the course include:

• Extensive Curriculum: Detailed instruction covering all aspects of bariatric care, including surgical treatment of obesity, diet and nutrition after surgery, obesity and mental health, pharmacotherapy and clinical scenarios.
• Focus on Safety and Compliance: Emphasis on safe practice standards and adherence to care protocols, essential for ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.
• Instruction by Experts: Courses led by experienced healthcare educators who are committed to enhancing your clinical skills, building confidence, and ensuring you provide the highest standard of care.
• Hear first-hand experience of weight-bias: Understanding the impact from a bariatric patient who has faced stigma will allow attendees to empathise with them
• Better Communication: to become more confident to raise the topic of weight with patients appropriately
• Treatments Currently Available: To be aware of the different weight loss treatments available and introduce the weight management treatment in the different healthcare settings

Course Content:

• 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

Why should you attend this course?

• 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

Certificate of completion:

· 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

Join us to advance your professional skills, understand how to better the bariatric patient experience and uphold the highest standards of patient care.

NB. This course requires a minimum number of 20 participates to run. Should the numbers not be reached booked participants will be offered the next available date.

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.