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Key details

Course area
Health and Social Care
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 1
Date/times

You can start this course at any time.

Location
Online Learning
Fees
£28.50
Course code
Parent course code:C034444 Child course code: Q034445
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Course introduction

This course aims to give you the knowledge required to understand the impact of and key issues surrounding eating disorders, as well as an awareness of the harmful effects eating disorders can have on individuals and those closest to them.

The course is ideal for anyone who would like more information on this subject for personal reasons, or anyone who would like to work with, and support, individuals with eating disorders.

This course is set up into four manageable sections:

  • Section 1: Types of eating disorders
    • This section will develop your understanding of several eating disorders.
  • Section 2: Potential causes of eating disorders
    • This section covers the common causes of eating disorders including psychological, environmental, societal and biological factors.
  • Section 3: The effects of eating disorders
    • This section outlines the harmful effects of an eating disorder on the individual, their family and close friends.
  • Section 4: Management and recovery from eating disorders
    • This section covers methods through which individuals with an existing eating disorder can manage and recover including medical interventions, public health resources and further treatment options.

Duration: You will learn at your own pace, but the course typically takes approximately 4 hours to complete.

Important Notice: All online courses are delivered exclusively via an online platform and require access to a PC or laptop computer. These courses cannot be completed without the use of a PC or laptop. You must ensure they have appropriate access to the required equipment prior to enrolment. You cannot study these courses on a mobile phone.

Course information

College Certificate

There are no formal entry requirements for this course but you must have a reasonable standard of spoken and written English and must be aged 19 or over.

The course is auto-assessed with questions throughout the learning material.

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