The latest eCPD course in partnership with the South African Acadamy of Family Physicians (SAAFP) launched today. Healthcare professionals will benefit from this course as learning skills are demonstrated that will allow you to deliver Brief Behaviour Change Counselling (based on the best evidence available).

 

Evidence shows that Brief Behaviour Change Counselling from a primary healthcare provider results in between 5–15% of patients changing their behaviour. For example: increasing physical activity, stopping smoking or substance abuse, eating healthily and taking steps to address obesity or weight problems.

 

This course introduces a new approach to Brief Behaviour Change Counselling for healthcare professionals. The approach is rooted in both the 5A structure (Ask, Alert, Assess, Assist, and Arrange) and a guiding communication style, based on motivational interviewing principles.

 

Educational aim:

This course aims to train healthcare providers from diverse backgrounds, who work in a variety of settings, to use a best practice Brief Behaviour Change Counselling method for patients with risky lifestyle behaviours. Healthcare providers give evidence-based, accurate information, and offer effective guidance and referral.

 

Intended learning outcomes:

By the end of this course practitioners should be able to:

1. describe the problem of HDP in South Africa
2. describe the key concepts underlying the management of HDP
3. describe the recommendations and algorithm for management of HDP in primary care
4. describe the recommendations and algorithm for management of HDP in district hospitals
5. apply the guideline recommendations to clinical decision-making in primary care and district hospitals.

Course information:

CPD points: 8 points

Cost of the course: ZAR 1 500.00
Effort: 8 hours
Association: South African Academy of Family Physicians (SAAFP)
Language: English
Access duration: 6 months

 

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Course authors:

• Dr Zelra Malan, Stellenbosch University
• Prof Bob Mash, Stellenbosch University

Audience: This short course is aimed at professionals who deal with health-related behaviour change counselling, for example, physical activity, smoking, substance abuse, healthy eating and overweight/obesity.