Eating Disorders Externship (4 to 8 Credit Hours)

Catalog description

Students will be given an opportunity to be an active member of the MCG Eating Disorders Treatment Team. Dependent upon previous experience, students will be given a number of responsibilities to include the observation and participation of initial assessments and evaluations as well as individual and group psychotherapy of both inpatient and outpatient eating disordered patients. Psychopharmacological management and medical assessment and treatment will also be emphasized. Reading material will be provided concerning a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach to the assessment and treatment of eating disorders. Contact Hours: 40 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.