Optimizing Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders: A Comprehensive CME Course for Primary Care Providers

This online continuing medical education (CME) course is specifically designed for primary care providers, offering a comprehensive overview of child and adolescent eating disorders. The course features Mayo Clinic Talks podcast interviews that delve into the background, medical management, and principles of treatment for these complex conditions.

Target Audience

This activity is tailored to meet the needs of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working in primary care settings, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively identify and manage eating disorders in their young patients.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this activity, learners will be able to:

• Identify the various presentations of child and adolescent eating disorders, including those symptom profiles that are commonly missed or misdiagnosed in primary care settings.
• Describe appropriate medical management strategies for child and adolescent patients with eating disorder symptoms, including guidance on nutrition, physical activity, and mental health support.
• Discuss evidence-based recommendations and advice for managing eating disorder symptoms in patients and families, including coaching parents and caregivers to provide optimal support.

By taking this course, primary care providers will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of eating disorders in children and adolescents, enabling them to provide more effective care and improve health outcomes for their patients.

Course Details:

Course opens: April 11, 2022

Course expires: March 31, 2025

Enhance your knowledge and skills in managing child and adolescent eating disorders. Listen to the Mayo Clinic Talks podcast interviews, complete the assessment, and claim your credit today!