Introduction to Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Eating Disorders

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

Upcoming Dates