ObjectivesAfter studying this course, students will be able to:
have an understanding of Eating Disorders
understand possible causes
have Knowledge of the different treatments available
list sources of help and advice in a range of situations
have a clear understanding of how to work with these complex conditions
Entry requirementsThere are no entry requirements. However, a reasonable level of literacy is required.
Academic titleLevel 2 in Understanding Eating Disorders
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 2 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland"
Course description Student Profile
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of working with Eating Disorders, and the basic skills required to work with such complex conditions. No prior knowledge is required.
Study Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support. There are no deadlines for assignments. However, you must complete the full course within 12 months from the date you received it.
Assessments
Assessment takes the form of a series of tutor marked assignments plus one extended essay. There is no word count for these assignments. However, you do have to prove to your tutor that you have fully understood the question asked.
Timescale
The programme takes place over a timescale to suit the student. Once registered, tutor support is available for up to one year or until completion whichever is sooner.
Location
The programme is home- or work-based enabling students to complete the course without having to attend scheduled college teaching sessions.
Tutor Support
Throughout the course, students will receive tutor support by email and by post. This will last for a full 12 months. To complete this course it will take in the region of 100 study hours which can be spread over the 12 month period.
Extra Online Support
The tutor for this course has now set up a forum for all of his students studying Understanding Eating Disorders and related courses. This will assist you with your studies, as not only will you get full tutor support from a professional tutor for the duration of the coure, but you will get help from other students who are studying at the same time as you. You will also get an insight into other related courses by talking to students studying them. You can ask other students questions about your course or theirs, and they will try to help you.
You will be able to interact with students studying the following courses:
Understanding Abuse and Trauma
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Introduction to Counselling
Mental Health and Psychiatry
Working with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder
Your tutor will provide all the details of how to get onto this forum if you decide to order the course.
Payment Method
You can choose to pay in full at the time of ordering, or you can pay in monthly instalments (no discount applies).
If you would like to pay in instalments, we would need one of these as a deposit with your order (either by cheque or by credit/debit card). We will take the rest of the instalments off the card for the remaining months. For further details on paying by instalments, please call or e-mail UK Open Learning.
Course Outline
Types of Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia
Binge Eating Disorder
Classifications
DSM
ICD
Diagnosis
Anorexia
Restricting type
Binge eating type
Bulimia
Binge eating disorder
Eating disorder not otherwise specified
Complications
Side effects
Complications
Who is affected?
Men
Women
Children
Elderly
Causes of Eating Disorders
Psychological
Biological
Social
Patient perspectives
Media and magazines
Self esteeme
Childhood experiences
Healing the past
Addiction
Dependent
Anxiety
Sleep
Self harm
Friends and family
Personality disorders
Depression
Stress
Suicide
Treatment options
Psychodynamic psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Interpersonal therapy
Group therapy
Family therapy
Information for Friends and Family
Support for caregivers
Parents
Review
Methods
Findings
Daughter-directed activities
Construction of Anorexia
Research
The Pro-Ana community
Participant observation and Internet research ethics