iaedp™ Certification iaedp™ established the certification process to promote standards of excellence within the field of eating disorders. Professionals who demonstrate clinical expertise through education, experience and a rigorous examination are eligible for certification. Designation as a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS) in mental health or a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist in Nutrition (CEDSN) will enhance your marketability to managed care, the consumer and all other referral sources. Individuals with the Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS or CEDSN) designations are health care professionals who have met rigorous educational requirements, have accumulated a minimum number of hours of qualifying work experience, have successfully passed a written examination covering the eating disorders field, have made a commitment to stay abreast of current developments in the field through Continuing Education, and have agreed to comply with the Association's Ethical Principles. Detailed requirements for each certification are now available: Certified Eating Disorders Specialist in Mental Health (CEDS) Requirements Certified Eating Disorders Specialist in Nutrition (CEDSN) Requirements Currently, several colleges in the United States, notably in California, Illinois, Texas and Florida, offer IAEDP-approved curriculum. In addition, IAEDP runs intensive summer institute education and training at Saddleback Community College in California, DuPage College in Illinois and Rollins College in Florida. For a list of academic institutions who provide the core courses for certification, please click on this link: If you are a Professional and treat patients with eating disorders, you may download a Certification Manual which explains the Certification designations and the process for becoming certified. You may also download a copy of the current Certification Manual for review in Adobe PDF format. The free Adobe PDF reader, and instructions for installing it, can be downloaded here: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html The Certification PDF file is a 421k download. Click here to download the manual (or right click and chose "Save Target As..." to save the document on your local hard drive). Download a Certification Manual iaedp™ Certification Committee Certification Manager and Liaison to iaedp Board of Directors: Committee Co Chairs:
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IAEDP Certification Renewal Conditions of Renewal of Certification: The initial designations are granted for a period of two years. Thereafter, those who wish to continue to officially carry these designations must apply for and be granted renewals. The designation will be recalled if three months has elapsed since expiration and the Applicant for Renewal of Certification (Appendix E) has not been submitted. The certificate holder may request that the certification be inactive for a period not to exceed one year. Applicants for renewal should apply at least three months prior to the expiration of their current designation, in order to continue to carry the designation continuously, without interruption. Those who apply later that the date of the expiration of their current designation are subject to a late fee, added to the renewal fee. If more than one year has elapsed since expiration the applicant will be subject to reinstatement fee in addition to renewal fee. Persons previously certified may apply for renewal at any time from three months prior to expiration of current designation up to two months following expiration (a two month grace period). If more than one year has elapsed since expiration, the applicant must submit a complete application as if applying for the first time. In some cases, exceptions may be made because of hardship, but certified persons must notify the Association of the hardship at the time it occurs, rather than waiting until the grace period has elapsed. Requirements 1. Satisfactory functioning as a CEDS or CEDSN, free of departures from violations of their profession's or of the American Psychological Association ethics code (depending upon which code applies), criminal convictions, or just cause for termination of the certification/designation. 2. Submission of a completed Application Form for Renewal of Certification, along with the Application fee and supporting documentation. 3. Satisfactory completion of 20 hours of Continuing Education in Eating Disorders or closely related topics (as defined in Section IV.F), approved by the Association, during the previous period of certification/designation. Attendance at an iaedp™ Symposium one time every four year period. Description of the Renewal Application Process Renewal of certification at the end of the two year period is accomplished by the applicant's submitting an Application for Renewal form, an application fee, and documentation of having completed at least 20 hours of approved Continuing Education in Eating Disorders or closely related subjects. You may download a copy of the current Certification Renewal Form in Adobe PDF format. The free Adobe PDF reader, and instructions for installing it, can be downloaded here: The Certification Renewal Application PDF file is available online as a 104k download. Click here to download the renewal form (or right click and chose "Save Target As..." to save the document on your local hard drive)
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