Anthropometry for Research and Clinical Practice – 1 Day Face-to-Face Course

Cambridge Anthropometry Course

Friday 25th July, 9am-4pm, Novotel North Cambridge

A practical one-day course for clinicians working with adults, including dietitians, dietetic support workers, nurses and doctors, who wish to develop skills in accurate bedside anthropometry.

You will learn to measure:

• Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)
• Triceps skinfold thickness (TST)
• Mid-arm muscle circumference (MAMC)
• Calf circumference
• Handgrip strength
• Additional measurements can be taught on request

You will learn how to take measurements on patients sitting and supine (lying on back) and important considerations for clinical practice and research.

The course is designed and taught by Lynsey Spillman, Specialist Hepatology Dietitian, with anthropometry specialists Dr Emanuella De Lucia Rolfe and Richard Powell from the MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge.

The course includes:

✅ Lunch, tea, coffee, and snacks throughout the day

✅ Medical-grade tape measure to take home

✅ Post-course access to demonstration videos, detailed instruction manual and spreadsheet to calculate your team's inter-rater variability with guidelines on acceptable measurement variation.

What past attendees said about the course:

Past participants rated this course on average 9.5/10!

“This course gave me exactly what I needed - a chance to practise, standardise technique, and improve consistency, accuracy and confidence.”

“I now feel much more confident in taking anthropometric measures and applying them in clinical practice.”

“Excellent balance of theory and practical, with plenty of supervised practice time and expert feedback.”

“Really valuable practical demonstrations, troubleshooting tips, and opportunities to ask questions.”

“Having experts on hand to check technique was so helpful - I now feel competent using anthropometry equipment.”

“Clear, step-by-step guidance with discussion on how to apply this in clinical settings, including with bedbound patients.”

“Great networking opportunity - learning from peers and specialists.”

Refund Policy

Refunds are available with at least 3 weeks’ notice prior to the course date. No refunds will be offered for cancellations made less than 3 weeks before the event. After this time, places may be transferred with no extra cost.

Further information and to be placed on the waiting list for the next course date: Email Lynsey at appliedclinicalcpd@gmail.com