Info Package:
Certified Eating Competence Professional
Steps in Becoming an ESI Certified Eating Competence Professional
STEP 1: Complete One ESI Self-Study
You can choose from several self-study options that best meet your professional needs. Read the materials and complete the self-study at your own pace, including passing an online exam.
Click here to view all self-study topics and to sign up.
While you begin step 1, you may also begin step 2.
STEP 2: Complete Two Master Level Courses
To become a Certified Eating Competence Professional, all applicants must complete the following ESI master level courses (in no particular order):
Master Course: Child Feeding – Feeding with Love and Good Sense
Master Course: Adult Eating – Treating the Dieting Casualty
Click here to visit our course webpage for more information.
Note: All applicants pursuing Certified Eating Competence Professional status must attend a minimum of 80% of the live discussion sessions, pass a final quiz (with a score of 70% or greater) and complete the critical reflection tool at the end of the course to obtain a qualifying certificate of completion.
Once you have completed the master-level courses, please move on to step 3.
STEP 3: Demonstrate Mastery Understanding of the Satter Models
You’re almost there! As a final step in the process of being certified as an Eating
Competence Professional, you’ll need to demonstrate in-depth understanding of the Satter
models by presenting a case related to your professional setting (i.e. clinical, public health, academia) that will be evaluated by an ESI faculty assessor.
Option 1: Recorded Case Presentation $195
Follow the instructions below for preparing and submitting your case presentation. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
STEP 1
Determine whether you will present a case using the Satter Feeding Dynamics model or the Satter Eating Competence model. Then, use the appropriate framework (i.e. child feeding or adult eating) that was used in the applicable master course.
STEP 2
Prepare your case using the ESI PowerPoint slide template and associated rubric. Add slides as needed, however, keep your presentation to a maximum of 20 minutes. Record yourself presenting the case and save it as an mp4 file. There are many free platforms that offer this feature including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Express, Vimeo, Canva, etc.Â
STEP 3
Purchase the recorded case presentation package and follow the instructions for uploading your recording, slide deck and speaking notes. You will receive a notification that your files were successfully submitted within two business days.
STEP 4
Please allow up to three weeks for ESI to review and grade your submission (based on the rubric provided). If you achieve a score of 18.5 or greater, you will have met the final requirement for certification as an Eating Competence Professional. If your score was below 18.5, you will need to resubmit the same, or new case. You will receive a notification regarding next steps.
STEP 5
Once you have successfully passed the case presentation requirement, you will receive a certificate of completion and an email with next steps.
Good luck!
Click here to purchase the recorded case presentation package.
Option 2: Live Case Presentation $350
Follow the instructions below for preparing and presenting your live case presentation. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
STEP 1
Determine whether you will present a case using the Satter Feeding Dynamics model or the Satter Eating Competence model. Then, use the appropriate framework (i.e. child feeding or adult eating) that was used in the applicable master course.
STEP 2
Prepare your case using this outline and associated rubric. You will meet with an ESI evaluator for 1.5 – 2 hours.
STEP 3
Purchase the live case presentation package and follow the instructions for scheduling your live case presentation.
STEP 4
You will receive immediate feedback (based on the rubric provided). If you achieve a score of 18.5 or greater, you will have met the final requirement for certification as an Eating Competence Professional. If your score was below 18.5, you will need to update your presentation of the same, or new case. Your ESI faculty assessor will let your next steps.
STEP 5
Once you have successfully passed the live case presentation requirement, you will receive a certificate of completion and an email with next steps.
Good luck!
- Step 4: Complete the Application Form
You are almost there! After completing all three steps, you are now qualified to apply to become an ESI Certified Eating Competence Professional. The application fee is $100. You will need to renew your certification every three years to ensure competency and currency in the models. Renewal will involve proof of ESI specific professional development, for which the fees will vary.
Once your application is approved, you’ll have the option to be added to ESI’s online directory of Certified Eating Competence Professionals and use a digital badge in your communications.
FAQs
Accelerated Application
ESI recognizes professionals who have previously completed some or all of the requirements for the Certified Eating Competence Professional. If you are a past ESI Associate, Affiliate or faculty member, please contact us at [email protected].
Recertification
Certified Eating Competence Professionals must renew their certification every three years to maintain and demonstrate ongoing competency. Recertification requires 20 ESI specific continuing education credits and a recertification application. The credits are flexible and can reflect individual interests, contributions, and current work experiences.
Options for continuing education credits:
- Complete ESI webinars, workshops, or self-studies (1-20 credits/per offering).
- Prepare and present a webinar for ESI (15 credits).
- Lead a 3-session ESI journal club series (10 credits).
- Conduct ESI related research and publish an article (20 credits).
- Develop an educational campaign, program, or materials approved by ESI (up to   18 credits).
- Perform volunteer work for ESI (up to 18 credits).
- Complete individual or group mentoring sessions (5 – 10 credits).
- Propose your own.
Click here for the recertification application form.