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Understanding Eating Disorders (CPD Certified) ONLINE

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Course CodeCourse NameStart DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd TimeSiteDay  
AA6037Understanding eating disorders (CPD Certified) ONLINE01/08/202331/07/2024  ONLINE - ZZ99 9ZZ Available for enrolments Available for Enquiries

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More information about this Course


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This is an online course, you can enrol and start at any time between the advertised start date and the end date.

How will the course benefit me?
Employers, particularly in the health and social care sector, are often interested in candidates with knowledge of eating disorders. The easiest way to gain this knowledge is through completing eating disorder courses. 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.

What will I learn?
How to use the EQUAL online learning platform to complete tasks and assessments. This course is set up into manageable sections. These include: 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.

Career Opportunities
This course supports progression onto a range of other CPD online courses. Or you may be interested in our range of online Level 2 vocational courses that are also on the EQUAL online learning platform.

Assessment / Exam
You will complete online evidence demonstrating how you meet the course criteria. The average time to complete this online course is 2- 6 hours you may however complete in more or less time. It will depend on your commitment to the course. You will receive instant feedback from auto marked assessments. At the end of the course you will receive a your personalised Certified CPD certificate

Entry Requirements
Spoken and written English at Level 2 and be a confident IT user - experience in using web-based learning would be beneficial. You will also need to be motivated to undertake personal study. You will need an email address to use the EQUAL online learning platform

Additional Material Cost
To fully participate in this FULLY ONLINE course you will need: - a PC/laptop/tablet with a fully updated browser (preferably Google Chrome) you will need access to a reliable internet connection.

Health & Safety
You will be need to be familiar with staying safe while learning online. If you have not completed any online- safety training it would be beneficial to complete an online safety module. You can find modules here https://www.learnmyway.com/subjects/online-safety/ . You can register for free using our log in 3453711. You will need to use your personal email to account to to access the EQUAL secure online learning platform. Depending on the course you are enrolled for you may need a private space while participating in the online part of the course.

How will the course be delivered?
You must have access to the internet and a suitable device, preferably a PC or laptop to enable you to access the EQUAL online learning platform. You will be given access to online materials which will take you step by step through the course and help you to develop independent learning skills. All assessment answers are submitted through the EQUAL online learning platform

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