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Study Details: PgCert: 1 year part-time
If you are already a practitioner working in a health or mental health role, then our course provides an opportunity for you to deepen your knowledge of how to support people with complex mental health issues that involve eating disorders. You will look at current nutritional, physiological and psychological perspectives, and learn cognitive behavioural approaches to therapeutic treatment in this area.
By studying alongside fellow professionals from the fields of occupational therapy, counselling, psychology, nursing and dietetics, you will appreciate how a multi-professional team can work together to provide effective care. You will be taught by academics from across these disciplines, and will be encouraged to critically reflect on your own practice, ensuring you have a solid understanding of the breadth of holistic treatment.
You’ll graduate with a professional qualification and an increased confidence in delivering best practice care for those living with an eating disorder.
Applicants should either have a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Science or Health Care including; Clinical Sciences, Biomedical Science, Sports & Exercise, Nutrition, Psychology, Nursing or Medicine, a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. Please note that applicants would normally be expected to be working in a related role. Applicants who do not have English as their first language are required to have IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0 or an equivalent award. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.
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The enhanced knowledge, competencies and skills you will gain on our course mean you will return to your role with the confidence to make a significant working contribution to the field of eating disorders. You’ll have studied a range of topics alongside a variety of fellow health professionals, giving you an understanding of what it takes to holistically treat service users in private, public and charitable health sectors.
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