Participants who attend the entire session and complete the evaluation form will receive a certificate for 1.0 contact hours.

Michigan State University College of Nursing is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Michigan Center for Rural Health is applying for 1.0 hour Social Work credits through NASW-MI.

MCRH is applying for 1.0 CHW credit through MiCHWA.

MCRH is applying for Dietetics credit through the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 1.0 CPEU.

Objectives:

• Describe eating disorder and disordered eating prevalence in rural populations
• Identify the influences or eating disorders in rural populations
• Describe the barriers and solutions to eating disorder treatment in rural populations

Learning Outcome:

• At the end of the session, participants will have increased knowledge of the clinical and public health impact of eating disorders in rural populations, along with actionable strategies for effective prevention and treatment