This roughly 60-minute case-based course provides a broad overview of eating disorders in childhood and adolescence including: epidemiology, risk factors, clinical approach, differential diagnosis, psychoeducation for patients and families, common comorbidities and medical complications, refeeding syndrome, relevant psychotherapeutic modalities, and approach to medication management.
This e-learning activity is a form of self-study using enduring materials (e-learning modules) as defined by the Maintenance of Proficiency (Mainpro+®) Program of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). Self-study using e-learning modules is included under the Non-Certified Self-Learning credit category. Any non-certified activity is generally eligible for one non-certified credit per hour.
This e-learning activity is a form of self-study using enduring materials (e-learning modules) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Self-study using e-learning modules is included as an example of a Section 2 activity. Reviewing enduring materials is generally valued at 0.5 credit per topic. However, additional research/self-study using the e-learning can also be submitted as Personal Learning Projects (PLPs) where you will earn two (2) credits per hour.
We estimate that this activity should take 1 hour.
Madeleine Wootton MD FRCPC, Assistant Professor, McMaster University Jennifer Couturier, MD, MSc, FRCPC; Associate Professor, McMaster University
e-Learning Development: Dr. Anthony J Levinson, Director, Division of e-Learning Innovation, McMaster Jodie Bousfield, Division of e-Learning Innovation, McMaster, instructional technologist
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