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Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia

Diagnose anorexia nervosa and bulimia and other eating disorders

Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
CPD 10.0 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

The “Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia” course provides a comprehensive exploration of eating disorders, focusing on anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and related conditions. It equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge to recognize, diagnose, and manage these disorders through evidence-based practices. Topics include diagnostic criteria, risk factors, prevention strategies, screening tools, and treatment guidelines, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach. This course is designed for general practitioners, providing critical insights into patient engagement, management plans, and the importance of early intervention for improved outcomes.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Dr Sharon Sykes

Dr Sharon Sykes

MBBS BAppSc FRACGP

General practitioner

Dr Sharon Sykes works in private general practice in Port Macquarie, Australia where she is also a supervisor of GP registrars and of medical students. Dr Sykes served 18 years in the Royal Australian Air Force before becoming a general practitioner. She has a special interest in medical education and has previously worked as a medical educator for North Coast GP Training.

 

She holds a MBBS, Bachelor of Applied Science (Med Lab Sci) and a Fellowship of the RACGP.

CPD hours

Education hours4.0
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.0

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 466872

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38394

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