Feeding and Eating Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment
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Course Delivery Format: Asynchronous Distance Learning-interaction includes quizzes with questions and answers, posttests. This module is Reading-Based.
Social workers participating in this course will receive 1.50 Clinical continuing education clock hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services, Social Work Unit
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Social workers will receive 1.50 continuing education hours for participating in this course. This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist Continuing Education Sponsor
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New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Mental Health Practitioners, Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
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As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias, LLC are considered "self-study". The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
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New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Mental Health Practitioners, Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT)
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As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias are considered "self-study". The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Course Details
Discuss the components of a feeding and eating disorders assessment.
Describe the typical characteristics of individuals with feeding and eating disorders.
Employ a successful diagnostic assessment for feeding and eating disorders based on DSM5 criteria.
Cite at least 3 different evidence-based treatment interventions used for individuals with feeding and eating disorders.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: Classification of Feeding and Eating Disorders
A. Meet Anna
B. Overview of Feeding and Eating Disorders
C. Did You Know…?
D. Characteristics of Individuals with Feeding and Eating Disorders
E. Gender, Age, and Cultural Differences
F. Etiology and Risk Factors
G. Course, Prognosis, and Consequences
H. Early Detection Is Key
I. Other Feeding and Eating Disorders
J. Meet Silvia
K. Summary
Section 3: Feeding Disorders
A. Feeding Disorders
B. Pica
C. Quick Check
D. Rumination Disorder
E. Quick Check
F. Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
G. Review
H. Summary
Section 4: Anorexia Nervosa
A. DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Anorexia Nervosa
B. Types of Anorexia Nervosa
C. Body Mass Index
D. Typical Characteristics of Individuals with Anorexia Nervosa
E. Anorexia Nervosa Psychological Factors and Warning Signs
F. Physiological Consequences of Anorexia Nervosa
G. Mortality Rates
H. Differential Diagnosis
I. Meet Elena
J. Summary
Section 5: Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating Disorder
A. Bulimia Nervosa
B. DSM 5 Diagnostic Criteria for Bulimia Nervosa
C. Specifiers for Severity
D. Differential Diagnosis for Bulimia Nervosa
E. Bulimia Nervosa Risk Factors and Warning Signs
F. Meet Marcus
G. Diagnostic Criteria for Binge-Eating Disorder
H. Differential Diagnosis for Binge-Eating Disorder
I. Let’s Practice
J. Summary
Section 6: Assessment
A. Assessment Overview
B. Physical Assessment
C. Feeding and Eating Disorders Assessment
D. Impulsive/Self-Harming Behaviors Assessment
E. Summary
Section 7: Treatment
A. Goals of Treatment
B. Types of Treatment
C. Determining Level of Care
D. Review
E. Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributors
C. Resources
D. References
E. Congratulations!
Erica Lemoyne, M.S, LCMHC, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor for a private practice in Nashua, New Hampshire, who specializes in feeding and eating disorders. Mrs. Lemoyne has her Masters of Science Degree in Community Mental Health and a Graduate Certificate in Integrated Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and Children. She is currently pursuing her Psy.D in Clinical Psychology where she is studying the frequency of seizures and health locus of control. She has worked with a variety of diverse populations which includes clinical, community, and research at organizations and facilities serving children and adults in a variety of settings and a full spectrum of challenges and diagnosis. Disclosure: Erica Lemoyne, M.S, LCMHC has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Staff Writer: Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH
Nellie Galindo received her Masters of Social Work and Masters of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has worked with individuals with disabilities in several different settings, including working as a direct service provider for individuals with mental illness and leading a youth program for young adults with disabilities. She has facilitated and created trainings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the areas of self-advocacy, healthy relationships, sexual health education, and violence and abuse prevention. Mrs. Galindo has worked in state government assisting individuals with disabilities obtain accessible health information in their communities, as well as utilizing the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to healthcare services. Disclosure: Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: entry and intermediate level Professional Counselors; entry and intermediate level Psychologists; entry and intermediate level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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