Free Educational Webinar: The Dangers and Discomforts of Eating Disorder Treatment: Refeeding Syndrome, Pseudo Bartter Syndrome, and More

 

 

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Noon Mountain Time
The Dangers and Discomforts of Eating Disorder Treatment: Refeeding Syndrome, Pseudo Bartter Syndrome, and More
Taralyn Johnson, NP
Medical Team Member – Center for Change

 

 

 

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PowerPoint handout

Post-test- for reference only

About the Presenter:

Taralyn Johnson is a Family Nurse Practitioner who joined the team at the Center for Change in 2016. She graduated with a master of science in nursing in 2006, and her past work has predominantly involved the alleviation of physical suffering. She enjoys meeting with patients in Residential Treatment and helping them become healthier, stronger, more comfortable, and more knowledgeable about the effects of eating disorders on their bodies.

CE Information:

Center for Change has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6766. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Center for Change is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Center for Change, provider #141861 is a continuing professional education (CPE) accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Activity #168910. CDR credentialed practitioners will receive one continuing professional education unit (CPEU) for completion of this activity.

This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #886558729-9051) for 1 continuing education contact hours.

AADE recognizes NASW, APA, and CDR as continuing education providers on the NCBDE list of recognized approved providers. The continuing education must be applicable to diabetes. Participants are responsible for contacting their respective state and discipline licensing boards to confirm acceptance of CE hours.

Center for Change is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Center for Change maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

                          

 

Description of Presentation:

Patients need a wide array of providers across disciplines who understand the dangers and discomforts related to eating disorder treatment and who will advocate for their patients’ safety. This webinar will address the risk factors and symptoms of refeeding syndrome and pseudo Bartter syndrome. Prevention and treatment strategies will be discussed, as will risk factors and assessment findings that necessitate a higher level of care. Other common discomforts patients experience during the weight restoration process will also be addressed.

Learning Objectives:

Based on the content of the workshop participants will be able to (use Verbs such as “list, describe, identify, discuss, explain,” etc.:

1. Describe the basic causes and symptoms of refeeding syndrome and pseudo Bartter syndrome.

2. Describe the basic treatments and prevention strategies for refeeding syndrome and pseudo Bartter syndrome

3. Identify pain symptoms related to weight restoration 4. Identify risk factors and findings that necessitate a higher level of care

Training For:

Staff of Hospitals, Medical Centers, Mental Health Clinics, General Medicine Physicians, Psychiatrists, APRN’s, Psychologists, Counselors, Dietitians, Nurses, Substance Abuse Counselors, Mental Health Technicians for all levels including introductory to advanced.