The course is an introduction for Dietitians new to mental health, learning disability, and eating disorders, with a very practical emphasis on improving skills and applying knowledge to increase confidence and decision-making in these clinical areas.
Aims
- To give a broad overview of the role of the Dietitian in working with mental health, learning disabilities and eating disorders patients; using a case study approach to focus on key nutritional, medical, social and psychological approaches used within these specific client groups.
- To enable learners to make informed decisions about multi-disciplinary team (MDT) involvement, risk, communication, treatment and safe, effective working with these client groups.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course you will be able to:
- Critically discuss the role of the Dietitian when working with individuals who have an eating disorder, learning disability or mental health condition
- Select appropriate information and support for working within your chosen area
- Describe some of the key nutritional, psychological, medical, and social issues arising with these service user groups
- Discuss how you will apply this knowledge in
- Assessing, signposting, and goal setting
- MDT working and communication
- Safe and effective working
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