NHS Health Checks Update with Michaela Nuttall
About the event
Starting with strengthening their understanding of the need for the programme and health inequalities that exist, this comprehensive session gives attendees the knowledge and understanding to support them in carrying out an NHS Health Check, including the significance of their results and CVD risk, acting on the filters and providing brief advice.
Intended learning outcomes
- State why NHS Health Checks are important.
- Identify non-modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
- Identify modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
- Know the NHS Health Check filters
- State how an NHS Health Check should be conducted.
- Identify how an NHS Health Check can assess and interpret the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- State how the risk of cardiovascular disease and opportunities for reducing this risk may best be communicated.