Duration:
0.75 hrs
Eating Disorder Awareness Certification
Eating Disorder Awareness
Eating disorders are detrimental to human health. They are serious and often cause fatal illnesses that hamper normal eating habits.
It is estimated that 1.6 million people in the UK suffer from at least one eating disorder. Although, this figure is likely to be much larger due to some people not receiving the help that they need.
The mental illness affects all ages, ethnic groups and races. Unlike other mental illnesses, eating disorders have the highest mortality rate. Therefore, it is important to promote eating disorder awareness, to help prevent the condition. This course has been designed specifically for this purpose.
First, it defines eating disorders and differentiates them from disordered eating and dieting.
Next, we cover the causes of eating disorders and various types of disorders that you need to know about.
It then states the various signs to look out for, when assessing or diagnosing an eating disorder. The various treatments available for the most common eating disorders are discussed.
The course also covers myths around eating disorders and how to prevent the conditions.
You will learn:
- The definition of eating disorders
- The difference between eating disorders, disordered eating and dieting
- The causes and signs of eating disorders
- The types of eating disorders
- The treatment options for eating disorders
- Myths around eating disorders
- How to prevent eating disorders
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Who can take the Eating Disorder Awareness Certification course?
There are no entry requirements to take the course.
What is the structure of the course?
The course has 1 module and should take 45 minutes to complete, although students can spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on the module.
Where / when can the course be studied?
The course can be studied at any time and from any internet-connected device.
Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed the module there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the module. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing.
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