The University of Melbourne announces new health industry partnership with launch of Melbourne MicroCert

The University of Melbourne has partnered with the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM) to collaborate on a range of initiatives to improve professional practice, including the launch of a new Melbourne MicroCert, Behaviour Change for Clinical Practice.

Developed by the Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change, the MicroCert has been endorsed by ASLM and will support the professional development needs of health practitioners.

Senior Research Fellow, Dr Michelle Jongenelis said, “We are excited to partner with the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, a leading interdisciplinary society that shares our Centre’s mission of improving the health and wellbeing of the population. This partnership will foster new evidence-based research and training initiatives and support collaboration with health practitioners to promote positive outcomes.”

The self-paced, fully online short course will provide participants with evidence-based knowledge and skills to successfully implement core clinical behaviour change techniques to optimise patients’ and clients’ treatment outcomes and improve their wellbeing.

Guided by leading University practitioners from the Centre in an interactive learning environment, participants will gain both theoretical understanding of behaviour change science and the practical skills to design and successfully implement interventions in their practice, along with professional competency.

CEO for the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, Stephen Penman said, “There has never been a more critical time to come together and share professional and academic knowledge across government, industry, and community. We are delighted to be partnering with the University of Melbourne.

“There is real industry need for this type of flexible, focused training that allows clinicians across the region to upskill while they continue to work, and we’re looking forward to seeing the positive impact in on professional practice and ultimately patient outcomes.”