BED7787 - Binge Eating Disorder: An Introductory Guide. . . 7 CE Contact Hours

BED7787 Title: Binge Eating Disorder: An Introductory Overview Description: The objective of this course is to provide the mental health clinician with a comprehensive introductory overview of Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Objectives: When the trainee completes this course, he/she will: -Understand the classification and status of BED, according to the DSM-5-TR -Understand the similarities and differences between BED, Bulimia Nervosa (BN) and Anorexia Nervosa (AN) according to the DSM-5-TR -Know the prevalence of binge eating disorder and its incidence among males and females. -Comprehend causes and mechanisms underlying binge eating disorder. -Know mental disorders commonly associated with and co-morbid with BED. -Learn how to recognize, evaluate and assess for BED. -Understand how to make a successful referral to a BED specialist. -Comprehend the different treatment modalities effective in addressing BED, including the appropriate use of medications. This course is primarily designed for clinicians in the earlier stages of their career, or for more advanced clinicians reviewing basic concepts in this area. This course was written by Iréné E. Celcer, MA, LCSW with guidance and input from other senior yourceus.com, course developers and from NASW GA. Ms. Celcer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years experience working with eating disordered clients. She is a member of the Board of EDIN (Eating Disorders Informational Network), an organization based in Atlanta, GA whose mission is to educate and prevent eating disorders, and the author of two books and numerous ED articles. Additionally, Ms. Celcer has delivered a number of workshops and presentations to other clinicians and the public on the subject of eating disorders.   Approvals: yourceus.com has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6071. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. yourceus.com is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. As noted on the NBCC web site, "most professional counselor state licensure boards readily accept NBCC credit for licensure renewal." yourceus.com, Inc., provider #1104, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. yourCEUs.com, Inc. maintains responsibility for this course. ASWB Approval Period: 11/15/2023 to 11/15/2026. Social workers participating in this course will receive; 7 clinical continuing education clock hours.