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.

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.

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.

Additional benefits

Health and Harmony Magazine
Enrol on this course and you will receive a complimentary issue of Health & Harmony, our inspirational full colour magazine. Giving complementary and natural health updates and news, it also includes student profiles, lists the most recent award winners, and provides interesting articles and short stories.

Enrol on this course from £50

There are two ways you can enrol on this course. You can:

Pay with a deposit of £50, followed by 12 monthly instalments of £30
or
Pay the total course fee of £410 in one sum and receive a voucher towards the cost of your next course