Eating Disorder Identification Learning Modules for Tertiary Education  

Identifying eating disorders and supporting someone to access care is a key skillset relevant to health, community, education, and social support disciplines. 

To embed eating disorder competencies within tertiary education, NEDC partnered with the EDTC Collaborative Network to develop the Eating Disorder Identification Learning Modules. 

Eating Disorder Identification Learning Modules for Tertiary Education 

The modules aim to equip graduates with an identification skillset*, with specific application to eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns, aligned with the National Framework for Eating Disorders Training, NEDC Workforce Core Competencies and the Stepped System of Care for Eating Disorders.

The modules are free to access.

Module content

  • Module 1: Recognising key features and misconceptions
  • Module 2: Identifying risk, protective factors, and warning signs
  • Module 3: Building skills to discuss concerns
  • Module 4: Supporting referral to appropriate services

Included Teaching Materials 

Each module offers ~50 minutes of learning through lectures, interactive activities, reflections, videos, and lived experience perspectives. Educators receive teaching guides, speaker notes, and Mentimeter templates. 

Target disciplines 

Six learning module packages are available, aligned with discipline specific frameworks. A seventh module package can be adapted for any other discipline where the identification skillset is applicable.  

  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Psychology
  • Social Work

Experienced Eating Disorder Educators: Apply Now to Access the Modules 

Experienced eating disorder educators who meet minimum training and safety standards can apply to access to the Identification Modules by completing the application form here.

Educators who are new to the field, as well as those wishing to expand their teaching to include the Identification Modules, can complete the Educator Training Pathway to gain access. Learn more below.  

Identification Modules Educator Training Pathway

The Identification Modules Educator Training Pathway helps educators new to the field and those wanting to expand their teaching to prepare graduates to understand and engage safely and effectively around food, body, and eating within the scope of their professional roles.

Designed for tertiary educators across health disciplines including nursing, psychology, medicine, occupational therapy, social work, dietetics, and health sciences, the Educator Training Pathway offers a no-cost opportunity to learn to teach discipline competencies, applied to real-world practice involving food, body, and eating.

The pathway includes:

  • Two free eLearning modules (35mins)
  • 90-minute online Educator Training Workshop (launching 11th February 2026)

Educators can complete advanced training levels to build additional capability in this area of teaching. Educators who commence the pathway gain free access to relevant NEDC eLearning and ongoing support to enhance their teaching skills and content delivery in this area of content and practice.

eLearning Modules

Participants are required to complete two brief NEDC eLearning courses as part of the Training Pathway:

  • Introduction to the Stepped System of Care (15 minutes)
  • Introduction to the Eating Disorder Safe Principles (20 minutes) 

90min online Educator Training Workshop 

The Educator Training Workshop forms part of the minimum training to deliver the eating disorder identification modules.

The workshop will cover:

  • Overview of the Eating Disorder Identification Modules
  • Teaching content, including messages, concepts, content and a brief role play
  • Teaching process: Creating an Eating Disorder Safe teaching plan and designing learning activities
  • Scope of practice: Guidance on eating disorder scope, roles and responsibilities, and reflection activity
  • Pathways for further learning: Next steps in the Educator Training Pathway, resources, and content development
  • Knowledge assessment

Register to attend the Educator Training Workshop

Intake for the NEDC Educator Training Pathway will begin in November 2025, with the first cohort starting in February 2026. Educators from dietetics, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, and social work are encouraged to apply. 

Places are limited, and registrations close Wednesday 17th December.

Click here to register.

FAQ - Educator Training Pathway

You can read common questions about the Educator Training Pathway here.

Search the NEDC National Educator Database (COMING SOON)

To find an educator to deliver eating disorder educational content within your institution, search NEDC’s National Educator Database here.