E-learning available when working with Children and Young People health

This training is suitable for the following professional group(s):

• All
• Schools 
   

This module will help you to support the children you care for to maintain good oral health. It covers the main causes of tooth decay and simple actions that can be taken to prevent the problem 

Available via: Children Oral Health Programme  

This module takes about 20 minutes to complete. 

This training is suitable for the following professional group(s):

• All
   

The MECC eLearning programme is designed to support learners in developing an understanding of public health and the factors that impact on a person’s health and wellbeing. 

MECC recognises that staff across health and care, local authority and voluntary sectors have thousands of contacts every day with individuals and are ideally placed to support health and wellbeing.  

Available via: Making Every Contact Count - elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)

There are 4 sessions which take approximately 20-30 minutes each to complete. 

This training is suitable for the following professional group(s):

• All
   

The Cultural Competence e-learning tool is designed to support clinicians in the NHS to gain knowledge and understanding of the issues around culture and health; and how this might influence health care outcomes. 

Available via: NHSE elfh Hub (e-lfh.org.uk)

There are 3 modules which take approximately 20-30 minutes each to complete. 

This training is suitable for the following professional group(s):

• All
   

The transformation Partners in Health and Care has developed guidance on disordered eating and a training directory suitable for a range of professional across the health and social care system.  

This training is suitable for the following professional group(s):

• All
   

This online training will equip professionals to better understand the negative impact of weight stigma or individual and public health and introduces approaches to address weight stigma and improve health outcomes for people living with higher weight.  

Available via: Public Health Scotland Weight Stigma Learning Hub  

This training is suitable for the following professional group(s):

Primary care 

Primary care networks

The Healthy Weight Coach eLearning programme has been developed for colleagues who already engage and interact with people as part of their role and are interested in supporting people who want to prioritise their weight, health and wellbeing.  

It is primarily aimed at supporting adults living with overweight and obesity to make positive changes to their health and weight-related behaviours. However, modules would be relevant for supporting children and families.  

• Session 1: The role of a healthy weight coach 
• Session 2: The complexity of weight gain, obesity and weight management 
• Session 3: Measuring and assessing a person's weight 
• Session 4: The outcomes associated with overweight, obesity and weight management 
• Session 5: Healthy eating, drinking and physical activity 
• Session 6: Avoiding weight stigma and challenging biases 
• Session 7: Supporting behaviour change 
• Session 8: How to communicate effectively  
   

Available via: The Healthy Weight Coach Training