Course Summary
Contact Hour(s):
2 Contact Hours including 2 Advanced Pharmacology Hours
Author:
Heather Rhodes, APRN-BC
This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR), Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN)
Accreditations:
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)
State Approvals:
Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-1079336; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy
Course Description:
At the end of the course, the learner will be able to explain the difference between each of the eating disorder diagnosis, explain causes for the disorders, identify screening tools for assessment, and the clinical features often found with these disorders. The learner will also be able to discuss various medical complications and treatment options available. Criteria for hospitalization and refeeding syndrome in anorexia nervosa are briefly addressed.
Outcomes:
≥ 92% of participants will understand the six forms, screening tools, and available treatment options for eating disorders.
Objectives:
After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:
- Differentiate between each of the eating disorder diagnoses.
- Explain the possible causes for eating disorders.
- Identify the screening tools for assessment for eating disorders.
- Interpret the clinical features often found with eating disorders.
- Determine various medical complications associated with eating disorders.
- Outline the treatment options available for eating disorders.
Disclosures:
CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.