QLD event: Working with People Affected by Eating Disorders in the Community Setting

About this event

This workshop, presented by experienced eating disorder clinicians and a recovered speaker, will provide an update on eating disorders, key medical and psychological treatment concepts, and evidence-based strategies including:

• How to access QuEDS and other community resources
• Understanding Eating Disorders
• The role of the principal support person/ case manager in recovery
• Engaging the patient and supports while enhancing motivation for change
• Maintaining safety, consistency and effectiveness in teams
• Utilising the State-Wide Guidelines

Open to nurses, allied health staff and medical staff who work with patients affected by eating disorders and would like more information. This workshop is suitable for a range of professionals with varying degrees of experience.

Cost: FREE including materials.

Participation in this professional development activity may contribute to CPD requirements for the purposes of registration and/or professional association membership. Please refer to the specific CPD requirements of your registration board and/or professional association to confirm. A Statement of Attendance will be issued to you for collection at the workshop.

Places are strictly limited; please book early.

To register for enrolment please email your name, professional stream, workplace and work email (with the date and name of this course) to: QuEDSEducation@health.qld.gov.au

Please ensure that you have sought line manager approval and availability to attend, prior to enrolment.