Eating Disorders Part 1 Course

Course overview

An understanding of the true nature of eating disorders brings a clearer perception of what is needed by both the unfortunate sufferer and by the forgotten victims, the family and loved ones, who are also trying to cope with the effects of the disorder. Part 1 examines the background to eating disorders, including risk/predisposition, physical effects and behaviour. It looks at some research and case studies, and examines Anorexia Nervosa in more detail. The anatomy and physiology of the main systems of the body is included. It is essential that you progress to Eating Disorders Part 2 to complete your studies to practitioner level.

Syllabus

Lesson One
- Introduction
  - History
  - Who can Suffer from Eating Disorders?
  - What Exactly are Eating Disorders?
  - Types of Eating Disorders
  - The Prevalence of Eating Disorders
  - Attitudes and Behaviour in Eating Disorders
  - Physical Effects of Eating Disorders
  - Research – Brain Deficiency
  - Zinc Deficiency
  - The Family
  - Treatment Facilities
Lesson Two
- Research
  - Anorexia
  - Bulimia Nervosa
  - Born with a Disorder
  - Genetic Risks
  - Anxiety
  - Sport and Eating Disorders
  - Other Factors
  - Why Being Able to Determine Accurate Statistics is Very Difficult!
  - Mortality and Recovery Rates
  - Miscellaneous Statistics
Lesson Three
- The Nervous System
  - The Autonomic Nervous System
- The Skeletal System
Lesson Four
- The Digestive System
  - The Teeth
  - The Tongue
  - Salivary Glands
  - The Pharynx
  - The Oesophagus
  - The Stomach
  - The Small Intestine
  - The Large Intestine
  - The Liver
  - The Pancreas
  - Bile
Lesson Five
- The Muscular System
  - Muscles of the Head and Neck
  - Skeletal Muscles
  - Muscles of the Arms
  - Muscles of the Legs
- The Circulatory System
  - The Heart
  - Blood Vessels
  - Blood
- The Lymphatic System
Lesson Six
- The Respiratory System
  - The Lungs
- The Genitourinary System
- The Excretive System
  - The Skin
- The Endocrine System
Lesson Seven
- Anxiety
  - What Can be Done?
- Body Image
Lesson Eight
- Are Eating Disorders Just a Women’s Issue?
  - Case Study 1
  - Case Study 2
Lesson Nine
- Anorexia Nervosa

Practical training

No practical training is required to complete this course.

Prerequisites

You do not need to have any previous qualifications to study this course although to complete your studies to Practitioner level it is essential that you progress to our Eating Disorders Part 2 course.

View our Eating Disorders Part 2 course.

Level

On successful completion of this course, you have received training designed as either a foundation qualification leading to further studies to attain a practitioner level, or professional development to gain additional skills and knowledge to expand the practice of the existing therapist. It has also been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and graduates will receive the QLS Certificate of Achievement as above. This course has been designed by BSY to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1 – The BSY Professional Certificate of Merit in Eating Disorders Part 1.

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at at QLS Level 3 from Quality Licence Scheme. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

How the course works

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Support

Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback - helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.