Understanding Health Improvement
(Level 2 Award)
Healthcare is changing. The emphasis is shifting from just treating illness, to promoting good health and individuals taking responsibility for their own health and wellbeing – whether it be quitting smoking, doing more exercise, losing weight, drinking alcohol wisely or eating five pieces of fruit a day.
The Royal Institute of Public Health developed the Understanding Health Improvement qualification in direct response to the government’s Choosing Health: Making healthy choices and tackling health inequalities agendas.
This unique award – supported by the Department of Health – equips staff to motivate and support individuals to adopt a healthier lifestyle, and is open to all as no pre-course entry requirement is necessary. It is suitable for organisations of all types and sizes in the private, public, not-for-profit and voluntary sectors.
Dates and times
The course can be delivered over 1 or 2 days . Dates and venues are available on request. It can also be held “in house” for 6 or more candidates.
Examination and assessment
At the end of the course there is a written 45 minutes multiple choice exam.
Successful candidates will receive a certificate upon which the grade awarded will be shown.
Fees
Course fees will be £120 plus VAT per candidate.
(If the qualification is to be held “in house” there will be a reduction of 10% per candidate.)
Syllabus aims and objectives
The Award provides an introduction to the fundamentals of health and wellbeing, of the barriers to making a change of lifestyle and how to help people make changes to improve their health.
As with all Nutritrain Southwest courses it is delivered in a fun and informal way, helping people to identify ways of making dietary and lifestyle changes that can be of immense benefit to their own health and wellbeing and that of others.
Files and handouts are provided.
Information and Bookings:
Tel: Claire Whiles on 01305 839394 or contact me for details of a date and venue near you.