Risk Factors Behaviors and Symptoms: An Inclusive Approach to Eating Disorder Assessment
Presented by
Adee Levinstein, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-C (she/her/hers)
This event is part of our 4-part series for Eating Disorder Informed Professional (EDIP).
After completing the four EDIP courses, you will receive a certificate of completion to signify knowledge, credibility and reputability.
In this session, we will delve into the multifaceted nature of eating disorders, examining how various risk factors and cultural influences contribute to their development. Participants will gain insight into recognizing the diverse signs and symptoms that can manifest in individuals, enabling a more nuanced understanding of these conditions. We will also discuss ethical treatment practices that prioritize inclusivity and respect for patients’ unique experiences. By the end of the talk, attendees will be empowered to approach eating disorder assessment and treatment with a well-rounded, compassionate perspective.
Educational Objectives
- Identify characteristics, risk factors and cultural influences that may make people susceptible to the development of an eating disorder.
- Recognize signs and symptoms of eating disorders.
- Outline tenants of effective and ethical foundations for the treatment of patients with eating disorders.
If you have questions about this event, or need more information, please reach out to [email protected].
Available Continuing Education Credit
In support of improving patient care, Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 clinical continuing education credits.
Completion of this RD/DTR profession-specific or IPCE awards CPEUs (1.5 IPCE credit + 1.5 CPEU). If the activity is dietetics-related but not targeted to RDs or DTRs, CPEUs may be claimed which commensurate with participation in contact hours (One 60-minute hour = 1 CPEU). RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log. Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner’s discretion.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6815 Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Eating Recovery Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Eating Recovery Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0232.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0280.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0756.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
All Eating Recovery Center, LLC sponsored educational activities are presented in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you are in need of accommodations, please contact Wendy Foulds Mathes at [email protected].
