the eating disorder training series

Before diving into the course content, this introductory module will help you orient to the learning journey ahead, understand how the pathway is structured, and get the most from your experience. You'll be introduced to the course resources, learning activities, assessments, and support available throughout the program. This module also invites you to reflect on your current knowledge, confidence, and goals, creating a foundation for meaningful learning and professional growth throughout the pathway.

Lesson 1: Role of the Dietitian & the Stepped System of Care

Lesson 2: Safety and Scope of Practice

Lesson 3: Inside Supervision, with Claire Toohey

Lesson 4: ED Safe Care - a Conversation with Hil Smith (NEDC)

Having a thorough understanding of the what, who, how and why about Eating Disorders is critical to working safely, ethically and effectively. 

Lessons 1 & 2: About Eating Disorders Part 1 & 2

Lesson 3: Impacts of EDs

Lesson 4: EDs in Community Groups

Understand trajectories of eating disorders, including risks and protective factors

Lesson 1: Risk and Protective Factors

Lesson 2: The Dietitians Role

Lesson 1: Orienting our work towards being more Inclusive and Affirming

Lesson 2: I’m a Dietitian with Lived Experience, with Korey Baruta

Lesson 3: Resources +++

With Fiona Sutherland

Lesson 1: Navigating Pathways, Clarifying your role

Lesson 2: Common Models and Frameworks, and your role

With Terrill Bruere

Lesson 1: The ED Assessment

Lesson 2: Key Nutritional Considerations

Lesson 3: Case Example, and Charting the Path Forward

Includes:

●        Sample Dietetic Assessment Template for Adults

●        Sample Dietetic Assessment Template for Children and Teens

●        Sample letter to a GP following the Assessment

●        10 Questions to ask When you Suspect there might be an ED

With Suchitra Khurana

Lesson 1 : The Multi-Disciplinary Care Team

Lesson 2: Navigating Challenges in the team, and sustaining our work 

Lesson 3: Collaborating with the Psychiatrist with Dr Lilian Zhou

With Shane Jeffrey

Lesson 1: Nutrition Frameworks

Lesson 2: Meal Planning

With Tom Scully

Lesson 1: Navigating Levels of Care

Lesson 2: Supporting care across the system

Includes:

●     Level of Care Decision making tool

●     ED Treatment Continuum

●     Transition planning checklist

●     HLOC to OP Care checklist

With Shane Jeffrey

This module focuses on the medical aspects Dietitians may encounter in practice, covering how to recognise clinical red flags, interpret common blood tests, assess risk, and advocate for appropriate medical care. With practical tools like a risk assessment flowchart and lab interpretation guide, this module supports Dietitians to identify medical concerns and ensure clients receive timely medical support, particularly in outpatient and community settings.

Includes:

●        Medical Risk Assessment

●        Medications Commonly used in EDs

With Jodie Sheraton

Lesson 1: Working with YP and Caregivers

Lesson 2: Listening to, and supporting Caregivers

With Fiona Sutherland

Lesson 1: Change, Stages of Change

Lesson 2: Stages of Changes X Eating Disorders

Lesson 3: Assessing Stage of Change

Lesson 4: Our Role by Stage of Change - Matching Care to Readiness

With Shane Jeffrey

This module explores the complex and often fraught relationship between movement, exercise, and Eating Disorder recovery. Dietitians will learn how to assess readiness for movement using tools like MAWDIVE and SEES, facilitate reflective conversations, and support clients to reconnect with movement in flexible, nourishing, and recovery-aligned ways. The module addresses common dilemmas, scope boundaries, and supervision needs, while centring safety, autonomy, and individual identity. Special attention is given to the impact of weight stigma, trauma, neurodivergence, and access on movement experiences, equipping Dietitians with inclusive, person-centred strategies to navigate this nuanced aspect of care.