Specialist Training

Eating Disorder Awareness

The Eating Disorder Awareness course provides UK healthcare professionals with key knowledge to understand and support individuals with conditions like Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder.

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions with significant impacts on physical health, emotional well-being, and social functioning. The Eating Disorder Awareness course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of these complex conditions, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder.

This course provides insights into the aetiology, risk factors, and warning signs of eating disorders. It explores evidence-based assessment tools, diagnostic criteria, and multidisciplinary treatment approaches tailored to diverse patient needs. Participants will also examine the medical complications associated with eating disorders, the ethical and legal considerations in their management, and strategies to support recovery through patient and family education.

Aligned with UK guidelines, this course empowers healthcare professionals to deliver compassionate, patient-centred care, improving outcomes and fostering recovery for individuals affected by eating disorders.
 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • 01

    Identify the different types of eating disorders and their characteristic symptoms.

  • 02

    Understand the psychological and physical impacts of eating disorders.

  • 03

    Recognize the importance of early detection and intervention in the treatment of eating disorders.

  • 04

    Implement effective communication strategies with individuals affected by eating disorders.

  • 05

    Apply the latest UK healthcare guidelines in supporting individuals with eating disorders.

Course Contents

  • Understanding Eating Disorders
  • Understanding Specific Eating Disorders
  • Aetiology and Risk Factors
  • Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders
  • Impact of Eating Disorders
  • Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Medical Aspects of Eating Disorders
  • Multidisciplinary Treatment Approaches
  • Supporting Recovery
  • Ethical and Legal Considerations

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You'll gain a thorough understanding of eating disorders, including their effects, detection, and communication strategies for support, aligned with UK healthcare standards.

This course is developed in compliance with the latest UK healthcare guidelines and protocols, ensuring relevant and authoritative training.

The course is delivered online through an interactive Learning Management System, featuring a mix of presentations, interactive exercises, videos and case studies.

Healthcare professionals, including nurses, doctors, therapists, and nutritionists, will benefit from this course. It contributes to your professional development by enhancing your ability to provide comprehensive care to individuals with eating disorders, improving patient outcomes and well-being.

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