Eating Disorders, Second Edition

Eating Disorders, Second Edition is organized by Wolf Rinke Associates, Inc.

Program expire: The programs are approved for one year from date of purchase. All programs are stamped with a "Complete by" date.

Overview and Instructions:
The program consists of a pocket guide of the same title by Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD, and this study guide. This CPE program is designed to help you become competent at applying the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) to clients with eating disorders. It is also designed to help you earn 17 Level 2, Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs).

To get the most out of this CPE program, it is suggested that you adhere to the following four steps:
• Review the objectives in this study guide.
• Read and study the book.
• Assess what you have learned by answering the self-assessment questions in this study guide.
• Compare your answers to the answer key, which you will find at the end of the study guide. If you scored at least 80% (40 questions) correct, you have completed the program and are ready to transfer your answers to the CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REPORTING FORM in front of this study guide. If you scored less than 80% correct, re-read the appropriate sections of the book and re-test yourself until you score at least 80% (40 questions) correct.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this CPE program you will be better able to:
• Identify the four steps of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and the domains of each step;
• Apply the NCP when treating clients with eating disorders;
• Apply the DSM-5 Criteria for eating disorders when implementing the NCP;
• Discuss the role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) when treating individuals with eating disorders;
• Select appropriate questions to ask clients during the interviewing process of the Nutrition Assessment;
• Relate abnormal lab values to an individual’s disordered behaviors;
• Formulate accurate Nutrition Diagnosis statements;
• Implement appropriate Nutrition Interventions based on the Nutrition Assessment;
• Recommend therapeutic diets that support weight goals;
• Identify clients who are at risk for refeeding syndrome;
• Identify situations in which enteral and parenteral Nutrition Intervention are warranted;
• Formulate enteral and parenteral Nutrition Interventions and Monitoring and Evaluation plans that prevent refeeding syndrome;
• Evaluate a client’s self-imposed dietary restrictions to determine the potential for nutrient deficiencies;
• Identify potential nutrition effects of psychoactive medications and how they may complicate treatment;
• Apply the Principles of Good Nutrition for Eating Disorder Recovery when education and counseling clients;
• Discuss the factors that determine ideal weight with clients;
• Relate a client’s medical complications to their disordered behaviors;
• Apply the concepts of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when educating and counseling clients;
• Redirect clients when conversations become unrelated to nutrition;
• Communicate a client’s NCP to treatment team members;
• Discuss the role of each member on the treatment team;
• Identify indications that warrant referrals to other professionals;
• Recommend appropriate levels of care for clients.