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REQUIREMENTS
FOR CERTIFICATION IN MENTAL HEALTH
Note:
This page outlines the basic requirements; however, it is recommended
that you download and review the entire certification manual for complete
details.
Certified
Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS)
Requirements and Qualifications:
a)
An applicant will
have completed a master's or doctoral degree in a health or behavioral
science field or doctor of medicine degree with a minimum of forty-eight
(48) graduate level credits or approved equivalents in behavioral science.
These courses must include:
b)
Behavioral Component:
Will include a minimum of:
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Three
(3) semester credits in human sexuality
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Three
(3) semester credits in addictions
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Three
(3) semester credits in abnormal psychology
c)
Skills Component:
Will include a minimum of:
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d)
Typed case study
not to exceed 1500 words identifying presenting problems, DSM-IV diagnoses,
course of treatment implemented, modalities of treatment, principal obstacles
encountered, outcome, and follow-up.
e)
The completion
of IAEDP established curriculum courses I-IV.
These are:
3.
Medical/Physiological Aspects of Eating Disorders
4.
Nutrition and Weight Control
f)
The certification
examination is based upon the provided required reading list. The exam
score is valid for no more than five (5) years.
If an applicant fails to pass the examination, he/she may apply
to retest. A test may be taken
a maximum of three (3) times.
Retakes must be completed within ninety (90) days of each testing
failure.
g)
Complete a minimum
of 3000 direct patient/client treatment hours under qualified supervision.
Note:
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IAEDP
requires a minimum of one (1) hour of individual supervision
or one and one half (1.5) hours of group supervision (in a group
not to exceed 5 persons) for each 15 patient contact hours.
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Note
carefully the definition of aN APPROVED supervisor.
An approved supervisor is defined as:
a professional who is not one's primary personal therapist;
has a minimum of five (5) years experience treating persons
with eating disorders; holds an accredited master's degree or
higher in the health or behavioral science fields; is licensed
by his or her state licensing board; holds a CEDS or has equivalent
training and experience.
A supervisor must sign a statement attesting to the forgoing.
h)
Applicant will
submit a typed statement (not to exceed 250 words) explaining why he or
she would like certification i.e., how it is relevant to his or her professional
goals.
i)
Applicant will
sign a statement of ethical practice principles.
J)
Applicant will
complete one (1) IAEDP Symposium, including no fewer than twenty (20)
hours of attendance at workshops,
seminars, keynote presentations, Professional Development Institutes (PDI's),
within twenty-four (24) months prior to testing date.
If unable to attend IAEDP Symposium, applicant may request authorization
to utilize attendance at other eating disorder conferences to meet requirements.
Applicant should submit his or her inquiry to the Certification
Committee for review. (Received by IAEDP no fewer than 45 days prior to
the Symposium.)
K)
Applicant must attend
no fewer than one (1) IAEDP Symposium every four (4) years for purpose
of maintaining continuing certification and earning a minimum of twenty
(20) continuing education units (CEU's) at the Symposium.
L)
Every two (2) years,
certification must be renewed upon
completion of 20 CEU's. These
must be directly related to the field of eating disorders.
Any questions regarding CEU's (for example, to approve credits
earned at another eating disorders conference) need to be directed to
the Certification Committee for approval. (Received by IAEDP no fewer
than 45 days prior to the Symposium.)
m)
The IAEDP Certification
Committee MUST approve any changes in requirements.
All requests MUST be submitted in writing.
n)
An applicant who
has been approved by the IAEDP Certification Committee for this level
of certification, and remains current with all requirements, may use the
letters CEDS after his or her name.
E.g. Jane Doe, MSW, CEDS
O)
Requirements completed
for one level of certification will be applicable to the next level and
need not be repeated.
P)
Order/Timing for Meeting
Certification Requirements
1.
The Core Curriculum
must be completed before the applicant may sit for the Certified Eating
Disorders Examination (CEDE).
2.
The work experience
may be accumulated at any time, before, during, or after completion of
the Core Curriculum and Reading List.
3.
If more than five
years elapse between the time that an applicant passes the Written Examination
and completes the remainder of the requirements (including becoming a
health care professional), the applicant must take and pass the examination
again.
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