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Awareness of Eating Disorders in Children and Young People

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Awareness of Eating Disorders in Children and Young People

Awareness of Eating Disorders in Children and Young People is an informative, educational resource for professionals looking to raise awareness of how eating disorders can affect children and young people.

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Time:45 mins Certification:Assessed (multiple choice) Approved by:Dr Name Here

Course Summary

CPD/CE Points:  60 Mins

Assessment:  10

Pass Rate:  80%

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Teach HQ Team Content Manager

Course Curriculum

  • Welcome to Teach HQ online learning
  • Introduction

  • What are eating disorders?
  • Prevalence and impact of eating disorders
  • Causes of eating disorders 
  • Genetic and biological factors
  • Social and cultural pressures
  • Trauma and stress
  • Psychological factors
  • Signs and symptoms of eating disorders 
  • Changes in weight and eating habits
  • Extreme preoccupation with food, weight, and body image
  • Social withdrawal and isolation
  • Mood swings and emotional distress

  • Scenario, Patty, 14
  • Scenario, Louise, 9

  • The impact of eating disorders
  • Physical health complications
  • Mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression
  • Interference with academic performance and success
  • Difficulty forming and maintaining relationships
  • Role of an education professional 
  • Scenario, Mel, 13

  • Preventative measures
  • Encouraging healthy body image and self-esteem
  • Promoting healthy eating habits and exercise
  • Scenario, John, 15
  • Providing education and resources on eating disorders 
  • Supporting children and young people
  • Additional support services

  • Conclusion

  • Assessment

  • Assessment 10 Assessments

Course Details

Awareness of Eating Disorders in Children and Young People is an informative, educational resource for professionals looking to raise awareness of how eating disorders can affect children and young people. 

With this CPD training for teachers, education professionals can gain the necessary knowledge and skills to support children in their care so they can be informed about the prevalence and impact of eating disorders in school children. 

Eating disorders in children and young people cause real, life-threatening health conditions if the root causes are not identified and treated.

This CPD course provides information about the signs and symptoms of eating disorders. In addition, education professionals will understand what causes an eating disorder in the young, and what types of eating disorders exist. 

Participants will learn that eating disorders affect young people both physically and mentally and can create a lot of stress for families and other people around them. That includes teachers, school staff, teaching assistants and friends.

The CPD course also develops awareness and understanding among educators, school staff, peers, and classmates of the need for early prevention and intervention strategies for people with known eating disorders.

Whether you aim to equip yourself with an understanding of eating disorders or have a direct connection with children suffering from them, this CPD course will provide all the tools you need to support those affected.

Course Aims

The CPD training for teachers aims to increase awareness and understanding of eating disorders among school children and promotes the need for early identification and intervention.

Course Objectives

This CPD course has a wide range of objectives ensuring participants gain a broad appreciation of the subject.  

  • Provides an overview of the prevalence and impact of eating disorders in school children.
  • Increases awareness of the signs and symptoms of eating disorders.
  • Helps teachers understand the potential causes of eating disorders in young people.
  • Spotlights the impact of eating disorders on physical and mental health.
  • Identifies prevention and early intervention strategies that educators can use.

By the end of this CPD training for teachers, participants will understand the challenges faced by children with eating disorders in educational settings and be able to identify possible accommodations and strategies for promoting inclusion and academic success.

Following course completion, you will be provided certification that can be used as evidence of your ongoing continuing professional development.

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