Certified Eating Disorders Specialist

Issued by International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals

The Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS) is a licensed therapist or medical provider who has completed high level training and exam assessment in the effective and collaborative treatment of feeding and eating disorders. The CEDS is well versed in medical, nutritional and therapeutic treatment considerations, adheres to a high level of professional ethics, and commits to ongoing expansion of their expertise through specialized continuing education hours.

Type Certification
Level Advanced
Time Years
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Counseling
Eating Disorders
Healthcare
Medical Treatment
Mental Health
Nutrition Therapy
Psychology
Therapy

Earning Criteria

The CEDS is for a Master’s level therapist or counselor, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Naturopathic Doctor (ND), Physician Assistant (PA), and/or Nurse Practitioner (NP).
Course 1 - Overview of Feeding and Eating Disorders.
Course 2 -Treatment Modalities for Feeding and Eating Disorders.
Course 3 - Nutrition Therapy for Feeding and Eating Disorders.
Course 4 - Medical Treatment of Feeding and Eating Disorders.
The professional has completed over 2500 practice hours treating eating disorders under the guidance of a credentialed eating disorders expert, the iaedp-Approved Supervisor.
Successful completion of a comprehensive, cross-discipline proctored exam demonstrating understanding of therapeutic, nutritional and medical components of eating disorders.
Certified professionals are members of iaedp.
Core courses, membership and testing. Additional expenses include required texts and supervision.
When all requirements are complete, submit the completed application with supporting materials.

Evidence

CEDS Number

4238