Diagnosing and Managing ARFID: A comprehensive course

Avoidant / Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is characterised by a pattern of feeding or eating that avoids certain foods or food groups entirely and/or is restricted in quantity. First recognised in the DSM-V criteria in 2013, research around appropriate management is evolving. Those with ARFID may need support from a multidisciplinary team including a psychologist, dietitian, speech and language therapist, occupational therapist and physician. This course has been created by ARFID Awareness UK in partnership with the University of Winchester, by a multidisciplinary team with experience in practice, higher education and active in research. It intends to provide a reliable source of contemporary information on nutrition and ARFID related health care issues for Health Care Professionals. This course has been accredited for 10 continuing professional development (CPD) hours by the British Dietetic Association (BDA).

Course Description

How will the course work?

The course provides a comprehensive education on the journey of ARFID, from diagnosis, to assessment and management, incorporating up-to-date research and information on practical management. Designed to engage participants with thought-provoking opportunities, the course features a range of learning opportunities including toolkits, quizzes and online discussions to reinforce knowledge acquisition and application in practice. This is a fully online 10 hour distance learning course, facilitated by Dr Rosan Meyer. It will involve 10 hours of study and consists of a combination of written material, pre-recorded lectures, quizzes and the opportunity to engage in topical discussions. The course can be worked through in your own time but all the content needs to be completed before the end date.

Entry Requirements

This course is predominately aimed at health care professionals (doctors, nurses, dietitians, nutritionists) interested in improving their knowledge and expertise in ARFID. However, a wide range of people who care for children have taken this course and found it beneficial, including parents, carers, social workers and educators. A good command of the English Language is required, both written and oral.

This distance-learning course is delivered via Canvas. Due to government regulations, Instructure (Canvas) prohibits the unauthorised use of its products and services in specific countries and regions. We need to make these restrictions clear to individuals considering this course. Please see the guidance as documented by Canvas.

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Cost

The normal fee is £150

You will receive joining instructions via email at least 10 days before the start date of the course.

Cancellation by the University

University of Winchester reserves the right to cancel a course (if, for example, there are insufficient numbers). If this occurs, we will refund your course fee in full.

The University of Winchester reserves the right to refund the course fee and not supply the course where the University considers it may be liable for taxes outside the UK as a result of supplying the course.

Cancellation by you

Refunds will be given if written notification is received before the start of the course with a fixed course date. No refunds will be given once you have started the course,  but you will be given the option to transfer to a future iteration of the course where one will be running. You will be able to transfer your place twice.

Transferring course

For courses with a fixed start date, students wishing to transfer to a future iteration of the course can do but must send written notification of this to the course administrator. You will be able to transfer your place twice.

Refund arrangements

Any refunds will be made to the credit/debit card used when making the purchase.

For general enquiries please contact the department administrator [email protected]