Understanding Eating Disorders | N/A | P14006
How to study
Distance Learning
Days & Times
Flexible on demand
Duration
4 Hours
Location
Online
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Course overview
This course aims to give learners the knowledge required to understand the impact of, and key issues surrounding, eating disorders. It will develop awareness of the harmful effects that eating disorders can have on individuals and those closest to them.
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How does online learning work?
Learn anytime, anywhere!
Whether you’re looking to boost your professional development and career prospects or simply want to learn a skill in your spare time, an online course is a great way to gain a nationally recognised qualification.
Distance Learning courses give you the flexibility to study in a way that suits your personal and professional commitments. You can work at your own pace within the course timeframe and study in the comfort of your own home!
How it works:
You can sign up to our courses throughout the year.
Step 1: Register or login to fill out our online enrolment form by clicking the Apply Now button.
Step 2: You will receive email confirmation and asked to send a copy of your ID, where relevant, within 48 hours.
Step 3: You will be sent your login details to start your online learning.
Step 4: Depending on your course, you’ll either be automatically marked or have on-hand support and marking from a dedicated tutor.
Step 5: Depending on your course, you will either have access to a certificate download to print off, receive an e-certificate of achievement from the awarding body or receive a certificate through the post.
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Fees and Costs
Educational entitlements or fee concessions are solely based on the individual programme and nationally set eligibility criteria. To see if you qualify for fee concessions then please visit the 'what will I pay' section of our website. You may be surprised what you are entitled to!
- Course Fees Examination & Registrations
- 16-18 School Leaver info n/a Course fee n/aExam & Registration fee
- 19-23 Educational Entitlement info £28.00Course fee IncludedExam & Registration fee
- 19+ Part Funded info £28.00 Course fee IncludedExam & Registration fee
- 19+ Fully Funded info £28.00Course fee Included Exam & Registration fee
- 24+ Fully Funded info £28.00Course fee Included Exam & Registration fee
- Full Cost info £28.00Course fee IncludedExam & Registration fee
Payment methods
- Payment in Full (Credit Card / Debit Cards / Cash) accepted
- Direct Debit Instalments accepted
- Advanced Learning Loan accepted
- Student Finance English Loan (HE) not accepted
For International Learners
Email us: financialsupport@bsdc.ac.uk
Call us: 01283 494757 or 01283 494472
Visit us: Chat to the Financial Support Team in the Learner Hub
Just drop-in, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.Disclaimer
Further Education Programme Only: The College reserves the right to change or amend, at any time, any of the course details including but not limited to; content, dates, times, venues, tutor, fees payable, concessions available, terms or conditions.
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What modules will I study?
Section 1: Understanding eating disorders
In this section, you will cover what eating disorders are, the possible types and causes of eating disorders and the ways in which they affect individuals and their family and friends. You will also learn about the possible medical interventions for anorexia, what they could do to help someone with the condition, and local resources and treatments. -
How will I be assessed?
- You will be posted your qualification workbooks to guide you through the learning content.
- The paper-based learning resources are of the highest quality and are designed to be engaging and interactive.
- This includes case studies to demonstrate how skills can be applied in practical situations and a series of activities to support your assessment preparation.
- Once you have completed the module workbook and activities you will then need to complete the assessment activity using the online learning platform
Assessments are completed online throughout your course to evaluate your knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. They will be broken down into manageable tasks and once enrolled, you will receive an assessment schedule detailing deadlines so you can plan your studies.
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What can I do next?
Upon completion of this course, you could progress on to study the Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems.