Eating Disorders Part 1
By successfully completing this course, you will:
- Gain a better understanding of Eating Disorders
- Be awarded the BSY Professional Certificate of Merit
- Receive the Level 3 Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards*
You can study this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors.
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
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 Level 3 from ABC Awards and Certa Awards. 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
Enrol on this course from £55
Enrol on this course for £55
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
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- Pay the total course fee of £410 in one sum and receive a voucher towards the cost of your next course

*Registration is essential with this course at any time during the studies. Registration fee of £20 applies. Full details on request.