I don’t have evidence of my training, but I have been providing eating disorder treatment for a long time. Can I apply for the Credential?
In recognition that professionals currently practising may not have undertaken training in the mode prescribed or may not have records of having done so, we introduced a Limited Evidence Sunset Clause. Under the Sunset Clause, applicants who applied before 30 June 2022 were able to provide written evidence of their knowledge, skill development and experience across the training requirements in place of having completed the specified training or provide certificates of training.
From 1 July 2022, all applicants will need to have completed the NEDC approved training to become credentialed. You can find a list of NEDC Approved Trainings here.
What is approved training?
From 1 July 2022, all new applicants for the Credential will need to have completed approved training under the new NEDC Training Approvals Process. This is required for both the introduction to eating disorders training and treatment provision training. NEDC commenced approvals for eating disorder trainings relevant to the Credential in January 2022, and all approved trainings are listed on their website. Further information can be found here.
Do I need to have experience providing eating disorder treatment to become credentialed?
The Credential criteria do not specify a minimum number of years working with people with eating disorders. As you commence work in this area, it is important to develop your annual continuing professional development and supervision plans to reflect your individual learning needs.
What training counts as Introductory Training for mental health professionals and dietitians?
You can find all approved Introduction to Eating Disorders training on the NEDC website.
What training counts as Evidence-Informed Dietetic Practice Training?
Evidence-Informed Dietetic Practice training is built on the ANZAED Practice and Training Standards for Dietitians Providing Eating Disorder Treatment. You can find all approved trainings on the NEDC website.
Can my previous Introductory and Treatment Provision Training count towards my future application?
From 1 July 2022, all new applicants for the Credential will need to have completed approved training under the new NEDC Training Approvals Process. This is required for both the introduction to eating disorders training and treatment provision training. NEDC commenced approvals for eating disorder trainings relevant to the Credential in January 2022, and all approved trainings are listed on their website. Further information can be found here.
Where can I find training and supervision support to become credentialed?
From 1 July 2022, all new applicants for the Credential will need to have completed approved training under the new NEDC Training Approvals Process. This is required for both the introduction to eating disorders training and treatment provision training. NEDC commenced approvals for eating disorder trainings relevant to the Credential in January 2022, and all approved trainings are listed on their website. Further information can be found here.
If you are already credentialed and are seeking continuing professional development opportunities, you can visit NEDC’s Upcoming Training and Events page. This includes trainings that are being run by ANZAED as well as other training providers. If you are looking for a supervisor, you may like to look through ANZAED’s member database filtering by ‘Supervision offered’. If you are seeking group supervision, you can join ANZAED’s Online Consultation Program.
If you would like further information on where to find supervision and CPD opportunities, you can view our webinar: Meeting the Credential’s Ongoing PD Requirements.
What are the ongoing professional development requirements each year?
As an ongoing requirement of the Credential, dietitians and mental health professionals must complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to eating disorders per year and complete a minimum of 6 hours of eating disorder-specific supervision per year, including at least 3 hours in an individual (1:1) format.
If you would like further information, you can view our webinar: Meeting the Credential’s Ongoing PD Requirements.
Does my supervisor need to be from the same profession as me?
The Credential does not specify the profession of a supervisor. It is important when finding a supervisor that they have expertise in eating disorder treatment and can support you to consolidate your knowledge and skill in providing treatment for people with eating disorders.
Does my supervisor need to be an approved supervisor or have particular qualifications?
Your supervisor is not required to be an approved supervisor or have any particular qualifications, however it is essential that they have experience in eating disorder treatment and can support you through reflective practice approaches and in your eating disorder treatment provision. It is strongly recommended that they are a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician or would have the skills, training and experience to meet the Credential’s criteria.
Where can I find a supervisor that specialises in eating disorder treatment?
If you are looking for a supervisor, you may like to look through ANZAED’s member database filtering by ‘Supervision offered’. If you are seeking group supervision, you can join ANZAED’s Online Consultation Program.
If you would like further information on where to find supervision and CPD opportunities, you can view our webinar: Meeting the Credential’s Ongoing PD Requirements.
Does peer group supervision discussing eating disorder treatment count towards the supervision requirement?
Yes, but this can only be counted for up to 3 of the total 6 hours supervision requirement and you will still need to complete 3 hours of individual (i.e. 1:1) supervision which can be accessed through telehealth or in person. Reflective practice is a crucial component of supervision, and it is important that peer supervision supports you in your own learning and development goals in the area of eating disorder treatment.
Can reading about eating disorders count as my 15 hours of CPD?
It is important that your CPD Plan adequately reflects your learning and development needs as you expand and grow your eating disorder knowledge and skill. It’s important to consider your own learning needs and undertake CPD activities which support these. The content of CPD should enhance professional knowledge and skill competence.
We recommend learning and development occurs through a variety of CPD activities. Examples of these might include workshops, webinars, conferences, eLearning, ‘in-house’ training, seminars, higher education/courses, clinical forums and reading books and journal articles.
Do I need to submit records of my CPD or supervision activities each year?
No, you do not have to submit records of your CPD or supervision activities before renewing each year. However, a proportion of all Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinicians will be audited each year to ensure they are meeting their CPD and supervision requirements. Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinicians must comply with any reasonable request by ANZAED to provide information in relation to the Clinician’s compliance with the Credentialing system’s Terms and Conditions, including if requested participation in audit processes for CPD, Supervision and general compliance purposes. View more information here.
Will my CPD and supervision be audited?
A proportion of all Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinicians will be audited each year to ensure they are meeting their CPD and supervision requirements. Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinicians must comply with any reasonable request by ANZAED to provide information in relation to the Clinician’s compliance with the Credentialing system’s Terms and Conditions, including if requested participation in audit processes for CPD, Supervision and general compliance purposes. View more information here.