Chapter 5: Understanding Obesity and Eating Disorders 4 CE Hours
Release Date: October 9, 2023 Expire Date: October 9, 2027 Upon successful completion of this course, continuing education hours will be awarded as follows: ● Social Workers and Psychologists: 4 Hours ● Professional Counselors: 4 Hours
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across the spectrum including (but not limited to) depressive disorders, anxiety and panic, PTSD, postpartum mental health, self-esteem/identity conflicts, psychosis, mania, adjustment issues, parenting, substance use, relationship conflicts and loss. Ms. Horgan earned her BA in Psychology and her master's in social work. She has training through the Center through Mind Body Medicine as part of her work with clients. Anne Horgan, LCSW has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. ● Provide required personal information and payment information. ● Complete the mandatory Course Evaluation. ● Print your Certificate of Completion. Sponsorship/commercial support and non-endorsement It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Anne Horgan, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Oregon. She is currently a mental health therapist within a small group practice in Portland, OR and a board approved Clinical Supervisor. Ms. Horgan has 15+ years of experience including hospital/emergency room mental health services, hospital leadership, and providing therapy in individual and group settings (Partial Hospital Program). Throughout her clinical professional experience, she has worked with individuals
How to receive credit ● Read the entire course online or in print.
● Answer the final examination questions at the end of the course. A passing grade of 75% is required. Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
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to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2024: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers. Learning objectives
After completing this course, the learner will be able to: Define the various recognized eating disorders. Discuss the incidence and prevalence of recognized eating disorders. Explain possible factors that influence the development of eating disorders. Identify the diagnostic criteria for recognized eating disorders. Discuss treatment interventions for recognized eating disorders. Identify healthcare interventions for clients with recognized eating disorders. Implicit in Healthcare Implicit bias significantly affects how healthcare professionals perceive and make treatment decisions, ultimately resulting in disparities in health outcomes. These biases, often unconscious and unintentional, can shape behavior and produce differences in medical care along various lines, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status. Healthcare disparities stemming from implicit bias can manifest in several ways. For example, a healthcare provider
Describe other specified feeding or eating disorders. Define obesity. Discuss the incidence and prevalence of obesity in the United States. Identify the causes of obesity. Explain the consequences of obesity in adults and children. State interventions to prevent and reduce obesity in adults and children. Explain the dangers of fad diets and quick weight loss schemes. Discuss options for weight loss surgery. Identify healthcare interventions for clients with obesity. might unconsciously give less attention to a patient or make assumptions about their medical needs based on race, gender, or age. The unconscious assumptions can lead to delayed or inadequate care, misdiagnoses, or inappropriate treatments, all of which can adversely impact health outcomes.
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