NIPC free online course. Delivering Evidence-Based Obesity Management – Advanced Practice

Delivering Evidence-Based Obesity Management – Advanced Practice

The National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health (NIPC) is pleased to offer this free, accredited, online training designed to equip Irish healthcare professionals with core knowledge, skills, and competencies for effective obesity management

Course Schedule

  • Live Intro Session: Choose 7 Oct or 18 Nov, 6:30–8:30 pm (via Zoom)
  • Self‑Paced Study: 8 modules over 3 months
  • Live Consolidation Session: Interactive wrap-up online

CPD Credit: Earn 16+ hours, with NMBI certificates awarded on successful completion

Core Modules Include:

  • Clinical practice guidelines (ASOI) & Irish obesity landscape
  • Addressing stigma & enhancing patient-centered care
  • Obesity assessment & management within primary care
  • Medical nutritional therapy
  • Physical activity principles
  • Psychological & behavioural strategies
  • Pharmacotherapy & bariatric pathways
  • Screening & managing common obesity complications

How to Apply:

  • Deadline: 3 September. Places are limited:
  • Apply via the NIPC portal—https://nipc.ie/obesity-management-course/
  • Funded by the HSE and the National Clinical Programme for Obesity—no cost to participants.

Don’t miss this opportunity to develop your obesity management expertise, earn CPD credits, and integrate evidence‑based practice into your clinical care.

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Mr. David Delaney
David is the newly elected Secretary. He currently works in the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick. David graduated from the University of Tasmania in Australia and started his career in cardiac care. From there he worked in the Intensive care units of the Royal Hobart Hospital, Tasmania, the Royal Prince Alfred, Sydney, St. James Hospital, Dublin and University Hospital Limerick. He is currently a Clinical Skills Facilitator in the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick. He has previously studied a postgraduate diploma in Intensive Care Nursing with NUI Galway and is currently in his dissertation year of this Masters in Advanced Nursing Care also with NUI Galway. David will be a registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner once his MSc is complete. David also holds a position on the student subgroup of the International Council of Nurses NP/APN network.