Aim:


To provide dietitians with the core knowledge and skills required to undertake Dietetic assessment and intervention for people with eating disorders

Learning Outcomes:


To develop a working knowledge of the role of the Dietitian within the eating disorders multi-disciplinary team ​ 

To apply starvation physiology to individuals with restrictive eating disorders ​ 

To undertake a dietetic assessment for individuals with eating disorders ​ 

To begin planning and implementing appropriate dietetic strategies for those with eating disorders ​ 

To explore the role of MEED (Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders) across services 

To gain an awareness of evidence-based psychological therapies within practice area ​ 

To implement practical tools and strategies to support dietary change when working with individuals with eating disorders

Advancing Dietetics in Eating Disorder 2nd & 9th Apil 2025


Advancing Dietetics in Eating Disorder 4th & 5th November 2024


Advancing Dietetics in Eating Disorder 3rd & 10th July 2024

This course has been developed to provide dietitians specialising in eating disorders (ED) with the essential knowledge and skills required to work in this area.

Learning Outcomes  

  • To understand nutritional assessments and psychological approaches used in ED
  • To understand and develop communication skills for ED 
  • To understand risk factors and management strategies

This course is aimed at:

  • Dietitians new to eating disorders who need more depth than the BDA Introduction to Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Eating Disorders (ED) course 
  • Dietitians wanting to specialise in or have an interest in ED