Management of Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder that can lead to serious complications if left untreated (Jain & Yilanili, 2022). Healthcare providers (HCPs), including athletic training and fitness professionals who work with people with BN, should recognize behavioral, psychological, and physical effects it has on the person and their body.
The goal of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with knowledge to help the healthcare team work effectively to manage clinical aspects of individuals with BN.
Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder that can lead to serious complications if left untreated (Jain & Yilanili, 2022). Healthcare providers (HCPs), including athletic training and fitness professionals who work with people with BN, should recognize behavioral, psychological, and physical effects it has on the person and their body. The goal of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with knowledge to help the healthcare team work effectively to manage clinical aspects of individuals with BN.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Arizona Board of Athletic Trainers
State of Arizona - Board of Athletic Trainers (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Athletic Trainers will receive 1.00 hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
Relias LLC (BOC AP#: P1000) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 1.00 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Certified Health Education Specialist
Sponsored by Relias LLC, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 1.0000 total Category I continuing education contact hours.
Commission on Dietetic Registration
As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is accredited to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Athletic Training
Florida Board of Athletic Training (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This course is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Athletic Training
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Athletic Training (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (Dietary)
Approved for 1.00 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-D1058. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Kansas State Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Athletic Training
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Athletic Training (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Michigan Board of Athletic Training
Michigan Board of Athletic Training (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Michigan Board of Nursing
Michigan Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Wyoming Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Describe the diagnostic criteria, warning signs, and clinical presentation of bulimia nervosa.
Recall the steps to complete in a clinical assessment of the patient with bulimia nervosa, and the indications for referrals.
Discuss appropriate management strategies for individuals with bulimia nervosa and the complications of bulimia nervosa.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of BN
The Binge/Purge Cycle
Body Image
Psychological Impacts
Epidemiology and Etiology
Section 3: Clinical Presentation
Initial Visit to HCP
Signs and Symptoms
Recognizing the Warning Signs
Section 4: Assessment
Patient History
Physical Assessment
Diagnostics
Section 5: An Interdisciplinary Team Approach
Working as a Team
Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist
Fitness or Athletic Trainers
Dental Consult
Mental Health Referral
Section 6: Pharmacological Strategies
Antidepressants
Mood Stabilizers and Anti-Seizure Medications
Opioid Antagonists
Other Medications
Section 7: Nonpharmacological Therapies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Family-Based Therapy (FBT)
Section 8: Complications of BN
GI Issues
Overuse of Ipecac
Chronic Laxative Use
Malnutrition
When Should an Individual be Admitted to the Hospital?
Prognosis
Section 9: Clinical Vignette
BN Relapse
Section 10: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.
The target audience for this course is: Athletic Trainers; Dietitians; Fitness Professionals; Health Educators; Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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