Become a Certified Eating Competence Professional
The Certified Eating Competence Professional designation is a prestigious credential offered by the Ellyn Satter Institute. This certification is designed for professionals who want to be recognized for their mastery of the Satter Feeding Dynamics and Eating Competence Models. These models, developed by Ellyn Satter, renowned dietitian, family therapist and internationally recognized authority on eating and feeding, are grounded in the trust paradigm and achievable eating and feeding goals.
Why Get Certified
Becoming certified by ESI demonstrates your commitment to high standards in the area of feeding, eating and health. It equips you with advanced skills to support your clients in achieving better health and well-being through in-depth training in Satter’s evidence-based eating and feeding models. Certification ensures you are well-prepared to deliver consistent and high-quality guidance, maintaining the integrity and intention of the Satter models.
The certification program includes self study exams, intermediate and mastery level courses and a case presentation, ensuring that Certified Eating Competence Professionals provide consistent and high-quality guidance in Satter’s Eating Competence and Feeding Dynamics models. Certification is renewed every three years, with evidence of ESI specific professional development.
We Need You!
ESI receives numerous requests from around the world from professionals who want to work with individuals, families, local health professionals and others using the Satter models.
Through our certification program, professionals will receive advanced training to achieve mastery in Ellyn Satter’s eating and feeding models to confidently promote the intention and integrity of the Satter Feeding Dynamics and Eating Competence models.
Requirements
This training is intended for allied health professionals that require extensive training and knowledge and possess a bachelor’s degree or higher, and credentialing or licensing in a health-related field.
Benefits of Certification
Professional Recognition: Join a distinguished group of certified professionals known for their expertise in Satter’s Eating Competence and Satter’s Feeding Dynamics models.
Membership in a Professional Community: Access a closed community group of CECP professionals for networking, support, and collaboration.
Directory Listing: Be featured in the Certified Eating Competence Professionals Directory on the ESI website, increasing your visibility to potential clients and employers.
Discounts on Educational Resources: Receive discounts on ESI educational courses, resources, and professional mentoring.
Licensed Use of the Logo: Earn the right to use the ESI’s certification logo, showcasing your certification to clients and colleagues.
Opportunities for Special Projects: Engage in unique projects and be considered for ESI faculty membership, further enhancing your professional growth.
See What’s In Store
ESI Self-Study Programs
Complete and pass one of the self-study programs offered by ESI. Options include “Ellyn Satter’s Child of Mine,” “Your Child’s Weight,” or the “Satter Eating Competence Model” exam.
Master Level Courses
Complete two master level courses: “Feeding with Love and Good Sense” and “Treating the Dieting Casualty. These hybrid courses include online training and live weekly discussion/ Q&A sessions with ESI faculty facilitators.
Case Presentation
Demonstrate consolidation of your learning by presenting a case applying the Satter models to your specific setting that will be evaluated by an ESI faculty evaluator.
Accelerated Application
ESI recognizes professionals who may have previously completed training with the organization or components of the current Certified Eating Competence Professional requirements. If you are a past ESI Associate, ESI Affiliate, ESA or ESI faculty, contact us today to learn more about our accelerated application to get you certified.
Recertification
The renewal period for Certified Eating Competence Professionals is every three years to ensure that professionals maintain competency and currency in the models. The recertification process includes completion of 20 ESI specific continuing education credits, and submission of a recertification application.
Get Started
Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Click below to get the full information package and steps on how to start the certification process.