Certificate Course in Weight Management and Slimming Therapies Â
Course Introduction
Certificate Course In Weight Management & Slimming Therapies is a 2 module classroom programme spread over 80 hrs comprising of Components of body weight Assessment approaches & weight management ,Causes & Consequences of obesity ,Energy nutrients, Energy metabolism, Weight Management , other approaches to weight management and diet therapy to treat obesity and ailments associated with obesity.
Programme Eligibility
Graduate in Science
or DDHN
Unit Breakup
Components of Body Weight Assessment approaches & weight management Causes & Consequences of obesity Energy Nutrients
• It gives detail on structure of adipose tissue & its deposition, role of hormone & enzymes in weight gain and concept underweight, over weight, obesity. • Gives details of the tools to assess various degrees of obesity
• Explains various causes that results in weight gain & consequences of the resultant weight gain • Gives details on all macro & micro nutrients and their relation with weight
Energy Metabolism
• Helps one to assess TEE(total energy exp.)
Weight Management
• Provides all detail insights & measures to manage one's wt like diet therapy, water intake, physical activity, & desk exercises . It also provides details of treating obesity with wt related disorders like arthritis, CVD, hyper tension, metabolic disorder etc
Other Approaches to weight management
• Provides information on medicine & drugs used for wt loss , surgeries used to reverse obesity & massages- to treat obesity
Course Highlights 2 modules( 7 units) Personalized learning approach (max batch size 12) Classroom teaching + practical followed by 15 days on the Job Internship Specialized workshops Free of cost courseware included Qualified and experienced trainers Regular assessments and counselling Placement support
Career options Nutrition Practioner
Trainer
Higher studies
• Hospital / Nursing home /Clinics / Polyclinics as Weight Management Consultants • Wellness / Healthcare clinic • Gyms / Fitness centre /Health Club • Spa • Assistant Dieticians / Freelance • Nutrition Academy • Schools • Sports centre
• M Sc Nutrition (applicable for Graduates) and Nutrition correspondence courses from VLCC
Past Internships & Placements *Average Start Salary 12,000/- p.m.
Students Testimonials
Nikita Aggarwal Delhi Graduated in Psychology, Calcutta University Weight Management , VLCC Institute
“ I have completed my course from VLCC Institute Pitampura in July 2015. Earlier I was a home maker. Currently I’m running my own clinic “LIFE -HEALTH & NUTRITION” , as a Proprietor , earning 30,000 per month. So far VLCC Institute has made a drastic change in my career. It has turned the table for me. I’m now blesses with the capability of treating patients in their journey of being ‘fat to fit’ , happy & healthy. I have grown up to be a more confident person because of the positivity of the Institute & its associates. Proud to be a part of VLCC Institute, being a brand in itself, is a “once in a lifetime opportunity” which everyone should experience ”
Shradha Aggarwal Delhi M.Com, IGNOU Weight Management , VLCC Institute
“I have completed my course with VLCC Institute, Pitampura in Feb,2015.I was a housewife earlier now I’m running my own clinic as a Proprietor by the name of “NUTRI CARE” approximately earning 10,000per month. Moreover I’m looking for a job as a dietician too . VLCC Institute has made a huge difference like knowledge of different diets, lifestyles changes. My interest in nutrition grown when my father-in-law had a cardiac attack & he had to be given specific diets. That’s when I thought of joining VLCC Institute . As I have 2 kids at home ;hence, I manage my own clinic and today ,I have happy & satisfied clients. Also, I’m able to maintain a healthy work life balance”
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