DESCRIPTION
This course provides an overview of the various types of eating disorders and medical nutrition therapy associated with treating these disorders. It is appropriate not only for healthcare workers, social service professionals, and counselors, but also for patients, families, and others interested in learning more on this topic.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify different types of feeding and eating disorders.
- Differentiate between diagnosing criteria of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-Eating Disorder.
- Identify nutritional implications and health complications that can occur in individuals with eating disorders.
- Discuss treatment standards and protocol for individuals with eating disorders.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Critical Care RN (CCRN): meets the criteria for CCRN Synergy Continuing Education Recognition Point(s) (CERPS) in Category B
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
Course Details
To receive 2.0 contact hours of continuing education credit, learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.
At CareerSmart Learning, we regularly review our courses to ensure learners receive accurate, timely, and relevant content. Courses are updated on an annual or three-year cycle. This course is scheduled to be updated or discontinued by January 1, 2027.
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Tags: 2.0 CE/Contact Hours, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC, CERPS, Critical Care Registered Nurse, CCRN, Eating Disorders, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Mental Health Counseling and Substance Abuse, NASW, Nurses, Nutrition Wellness, RN, Social Worker