- Risk Assessment and Awareness
- Risk Management
- Required Skills and Competencies
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The NHS Health Check – GPs
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Brief description of The NHS Health Check
By the end of this section, you will be able to explain: The aim and purpose of the NHS Health Check Programme The main drivers and policy foundations behind the Programme The long-term ambitions and public health goals it supports How the Programme contributes to improving health and overall wellbeing The three core components that form the structure of the Programme Module 1: introduction
By the end of this section, you will be able to: Explain the purpose of the NHS Health Check Programmed Identify the key drivers behind the Programmed Describe the ambitions it aims to achieve Understand how it improves health and wellbeing Recognize the three key components of the Programmed Module 2: risk assessment and awareness
By the end of this section, learners will be able to: Identify the mandatory tests and measurements required in a risk assessment Explain how a 10-year Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) risk is calculated Describe the data required for a full CVD risk assessment Outline the different methods used to test for Type 2 diabetes Recognize the data required from a diabetes assessment Identify individuals at high risk of developing diabetes Module 3: risk management
Upon completion of this section, you will be able to demonstrate understanding of: The role of risk management in maximizing the public health impact of the NHS Health Check Programmed How individual-led behavior change interventions support risk reduction The three steps of Very Brief Advice (VBA) for smoking cessation Key considerations when discussing weight management Recommended physical activity levels and types per week How to support individuals not meeting activity guidelines Module 4 : reduce skills and competencies
Upon completion, you should understand: The general knowledge, skills, and competencies required to carry out an NHS Health Check.