Understanding Eating Disorders - Key Topics

This online training course is designed for healthcare workers, teachers, educators, locum staff and anyone in the UK wishing to improve their understanding of eating disorders.

  • What are eating disorders?

  • The main types of eating disorders

  • Myths and misconceptions

  • Physical warning signs

  • Emotional and behavioural signs

  • Risk factors and vulnerable groups

  • Causes and contributing factors

  • Communication and everyday support

  • Mealtime support, monitoring and documentation

  • Physical risks, red flags and escalation

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Define eating disorders as serious mental health conditions and describe their prevalence and seriousness

  • Distinguish between the main types and their characteristic behaviours and health effects

  • Challenge common myths with accurate information when they arise in practice

  • Identify physical indicators that warrant medical attention

  • Recognise emotional and behavioural warning signs, including food rituals and withdrawal

  • Explain how biological, psychological and social factors interact to contribute to onset

  • Apply compassionate, non-judgemental communication that avoids comment on food, weight or appearance

  • Record observations factually and objectively, and share them appropriately with the wider team

  • Respond to red-flag physical risks and safeguarding concerns by escalating promptly and working within professional limits

Why Choose This Course?

Choose ACI Training & Consultancy Ltd for your online understanding eating disorders training because we are a leading provider of high-quality healthcare, education and workplace training in the UK, with a proven track record of delivering engaging and effective online courses that meet the needs of professionals.

  • Course Format: Interactive

  • Easy to access: Complete the online anaphylaxis training on any computer, tablet, phone, iPad, or iPhone

  • Comprehensive content: Covers all aspects of eating disorders

  • Interactive learning: Engaging content and quizzes to enhance your understanding

  • Accredited certification: Receive a recognised certificate upon successful completion

  • Flexible learning: Study at your own pace and on your own time

  • Affordable: Offers excellent value for money. Course Bundles and Volume Discounts are also available, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

  • Suitable for: Healthcare workers, educators, and locums

Course curriculum

    1. Instructions

    2. Introduction and Key Learning Outcomes

    3. Course

    4. Test

Price

  • £10.00

Course Information

Once you purchase the course, it is valid for you to take for 90 days.

  • This course has been developed by ACI Training & Consultancy Ltd so that you are able to understand eating disorders. You will learn how to recognise, support and safeguard people living with an eating disorder.

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