CEDS-C Certification

iaedp-Certified Consultant

Advance Your Career. Elevate Your Care.

If you’re a dedicated professional in the eating disorder treatment field—therapist, dietitian, nurse, physician, or other practitioner—earning your Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Consultant credential from iaedp is a powerful next step.

View our Application Checklist to determine eligibility. For Spanish version: Lista de verificación de la solicitud de consultor aprobado por iaedp.

View our guidelines for consultation. For Spanish version: Directrices para la consulta

As a requirement for your application, take the Lead by Example workshop online to earn and download your certificate.

Once all requirements are met, submit your documentation in our application portal. This is a separate, unique login.

View our Renewal Checklist to maintain your credential and renew every 2 years.

If you have any questions regarding earning your consultant credential, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Certification team.

Why Earn a CEDS-C Credential?

Advanced knowledge and training

CEDS-C is a mark of professional excellence and deep commitment to the field of eating disorders. Here’s what it represents:

Mentoring Future CEDS: The credential allows you to partner with practitioners working toward certification.
Specialized Expertise: Consultation Certification affirms your knowledge, training, and clinical experience specifically in the complex, evolving field of eating disorders.
Higher Standards for Better Outcomes: Certification through iaedp ensures you’re meeting rigorous clinical benchmarks that translate into more effective, ethical care.
Professional Credibility: Stand out to employers, clients, and colleagues with a nationally respected credential recognized across treatment centers, hospitals, and private practices.
A Pathway to Growth: The process of becoming a certified consultant will expand your clinical skill set, deepen your understanding, and boost your confidence as a practitioner.