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What are the benefits of the Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine?

Post nominal letters: CertLM
An additional recommended 15 CPD Points
Completion certificate demonstrating distinct skills and learning within the field of Lifestyle Medicine
Assessment feedback, certification tools, resources and materials

Is the Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine accredited?

The Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine is accredited by Crossfields Institute as a Quality Mark Programme, successful completion will provide you with post-nominals: CertLM.

The Crossfields Institute (CFI) is an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual (the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). They monitor and review the Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine Online Course underpinning the quality and delivery of the programme.

As part of the Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine, you will need to complete PLM Online. PLM Online is accredited by The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), The Personalised Care Institute (PCI) and The British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM). Imperial College London use our course content for their undergraduate Lifestyle Medicine and Prevention course (LMAP) course.

Does the Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine or PLM Online count towards the BSLM Maintenance of Certification?

CPD points from completing PLM Online (a recommended 15 CPD points) and attendance at PLM Live (recommended 6 CPD points) will count toward the BSLM Maintenance of Certification. We are working toward the Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine to also count (a recommended 15 CPD points).

I've already completed PLM Online. Can I study the Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine?

Yes, you can. By signing up to the Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine, you will also gain access to PLM Online so that you can complete your certificate. Contact the team on info@practiceunbound.org.uk and we can walk you through the sign-up process and special rates.

I've already completed PLM Online. What is the cost to study the Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine?

How many hours of study is expected with for the Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine?

For those that have not yet completed PLM Online:PLM Online Course Study Time:

PLM Online Course Study Time: 15 hours
Using PLM in practice: 85 hours
Assessment and Case Study: 20 hours

For those that have completed PLM Online:

Using PLM in practice: 85 hours
Assessment and Case Study: 20 hours

How do we demonstrate 85 hours of using PLM in practice? What form of evidence is required?

You will need to log 85 hours of using PLM in practice within the PLM Online Platform. Here, you can download an excel sheet to log the following information:

Date
Consultation type
Reason for consultation
Consultation summary
Time allocated (in minutes)

Your log will need to be countersigned by a colleague prior to submission.

How long is the final written case study?

There is no official word count.

How do I enrol?

Visit the Enrol page, complete the payment process and we will send you will receive your login details right away, so you can get started.

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