The Dietitians Role in Eating Disorder Treatment by Alison Powell, RD | EDCare

Description:
This presentation will guide you through the inner workings of providing dietetics care in the partial hospitalization setting for individuals struggling with eating disorders. This will encompass the dietitian’s focus throughout treatment, day-to-day functions, areas of specialization, and how the RD functions within the treatment team. Additionally, this webinar will explore knowing one’s limits and when to seek further help or expertise in an area; knowing when to refer to a higher level of care or find a more specialized provider.

Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to identify who Dietitians work with.
2. Participants will discuss what is within the Dietitian’s scope of practice and expertise.
3. Participants will increase their ability to assess for the severity of an eating disorder and refer to another provider/higher level of care as necessary.
4. Participants will discuss the day-to-day practices of working as a Dietitian in the eating disorder field.