Eating Disorder Guidebook Self-Study Course

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Course Expires August 20, 2028
Credits: 10
Accreditations: CDR
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A valuable course, reference, and resource for nutrition professionals who counsel patients with disordered eating!

This comprehensive and evidence-based course includes a concise pocket-sized reference that healthcare professionals can tailor to their practice.

This course is based on the required reading which is designed for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN) and other health care providers to support working in the complex field of eating disorders. This course blends clinical insight with practical tools, offering a goldmine of succinct, evidence-based information that is both accessible and immediately applicable in practice.

Topics addressed include the role of the RDN, eating disorder types and origins, nutrition assessment and diagnosis as well as nutrition interventions for education, counseling and coordinated care. Organized based on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process, this guide provides assessment and intervention tools, sample PES statements, and guidance for monitoring and evaluating patients with eating disorders. Clinicians and educators can utilize this resource for in depth exploration of the psychological, behavioral and physiological underpinnings of clients across the spectrum of eating disorders. The inclusion of clinical tables for bloodwork interpretation, nutrient deficiency, and physical findings make this an invaluable reference.

Guidance on the RDN’s scope of practice is also discussed. Pharmacotherapy and nutrition support information, nutrition education topics, and advice on coordination of care are addressed. The required reading covers care for both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The course uses a case-study based format to assess the reader’s knowledge and understanding of the content and their ability to apply it to clinical practice.

This course is appropriate for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and other health professionals working with clients/patients with eating disorders.

Course includes hard copy book and 1 certificate.

Already have the book? Under “Product Options”, simply choose “CPE Test Only” to purchase the CPE self-study program.

After completing this continuing professional education course, the learner should be able to:

    1. Integrate new knowledge and skills into practice specific to eating disorders.
    2. Demonstrate effective problem identification and solving as well as professional judgement to address needs of patients with eating disorders.
    3. Apply a variety of counseling theories, psychological methods and strategies that empower clients/patients to make changes specific to eating disorders.
    4. Prioritize specific nutrition problems to inform nutrition care plans and processes for clients/patients with eating disorders.

This course is intended for: RDNs and NDTRs

Eating Disorder Guidebook Self-Study Course awards 10.00 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration CPEU Approval.

CDR Activity Number: 189644  Self Study Activity Type: 720 Printed
CPE Level: II

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:

  • 1.1.5   Integrates new knowledge and skills into practice.
  • 5.1.1   Demonstrates effective problem identification and solving as well as professional judgement to address needs.
  • 10.6.2 Applies a variety of counseling theories, psychological methods and strategies that empower clients/patients to make changes.
  • 11.3.3 Prioritizes specific nutrition problems to inform nutrition care plans and processes.

Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.

This self-study course includes required reading, a downloadable course document and an online exam with multiple choice, case study based questions. Upon passing the test, the learner can download and print the certificate.

Required Reading for this Course: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Pocket Guide to Eating Disorders, Third Edition written by Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDS-C

Disclaimer: The text associated with this course is required solely for the course taker to learn the underlying principles that will be applied in taking a case-study based exam. Neither the authors nor the publishers of the text/book have contributed to or endorsed this course.

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Whether you are new to eating disorders or a seasoned practitioner, the clarity and depth of the content in The Eating Disorders Guidebook course, will update your practice by delving into eating disorder classifications, assessment and diagnosis. Nutrition interventions also focus on counseling, nutrition education and food delivery as well as coordination of care.
- The Eating Disorder Guidebook Self Study Course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, RDN, FAND

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