Diagnosing and Managing ARFID: A Comprehensive Course

Program Overview

Diagnosing and Managing ARFID: A Comprehensive Course

Course Overview

Diagnosing and Managing ARFID: A comprehensive Course is currently undergoing an update. The course provides a comprehensive education on the journey of ARFID, from diagnosis, to assessment and management, incorporating up-to-date research and information on practical management.

Course Features

• This course has been created in partnership with ARFID Awareness UK and the University of Winchester, by a multidisciplinary team with experience in practice, higher education and active in research
• This course has been accredited for 10 continuing professional development (CPD) hours by the British Dietetic Association (BDA)

Course Details

Location

Distance learning only.

Learning and Teaching

This is a fully online, 10 hour distance learning course, facilitated by Dr Rosan Meyer. It will involve at least 10 hours of study and consists of a combination of written material, pre-recorded lectures, quizzes and the opportunity to engage in topical discussions. The course can be worked through in your own time but all the content needs to be completed before the end date.

Technical Requirements

• Operating Systems: Windows XP SP3 and newer, Mac OSX 10.6 and newer, Linux - chrome OS
• Memory: 1GB of RAM, 2GHz processor
• Bandwidth Environments: Minimum of 512kbps (basic DSL)
• Browsers: JavaScript must be enabled in your browser, Chrome 118 / 119, Safari 16 / 17 (Macintosh only), Firefox 118 / 119, Edge 118 / 119

Modules

Year 1

• Topic 1: Diagnosis of ARFID and the overlap with other medical conditions
• Topic 2: Nutritional, psychological and sensory-motor-skill assessment
• Topic 3: Dietary, psychological and sensory-motor skill management

Entry Requirements

• UK: Health Professionals
• International: No International Entry Requirements for this course
• A good command of the English Language is required, both written and oral

Additional Costs

No additional costs mentioned.

Course Dates

• Starts: 21/01/2025
• Ends: 04/03/2025

Fees

£150

Target Audience

This course is predominately aimed at health care professionals (doctors, nurses, dietitians, nutritionists, psychologists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists) interested in improving their knowledge and expertise in ARFID. However, a wide range of people who care for children have taken this course and found it beneficial, including parents, carers, social workers and educators.