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By putting these practices into place, you can revolutionize and even save lives of patients and clients.
Prior to the course start date, you will be notified of which books to purchase for the class. We will discuss these during the course, and you will be given additional materials to read, if any.
Yes, 48 contact hours.
This program consists of 48 contact hours, keeping busy nurses in mind. You should anticipate dedicating 1-2 hours a week to your studies, depending on how quickly you would like to finish the course. It is self-directed. Each module will clearly detail weekly expectations for implementing into your current practice; however, no attendance at specified times are necessary. Your open book final exam period spans 72 hours with an option to retake it if you don't pass on the first try!
Not yet. As soon as a Functional Medicine Nursing Specialty Certification is established, we will ensure this program will fulfill the qualifications to take and pass the specialty certification exam.
This course will be comprised of pre-recorded training modules, reading assignments, asynchronous discussions, case studies, and a final exam. The final exam is timed yet open book so you can ace it at your own pace.
To qualify for this position, you must possess a valid registered nursing or advanced practice nursing license. If you are an international nurse (non-US), the credentials must be comparable to those of RNs and APRNs in the US.
This program equips you with a thorough understanding of functional medicine and how to integrate it within a nursing context. You will learn how to use powerful functional medicine interventions, which are also nursing interventions, in your current work setting as a registered nurse (RN) or advanced practice nurse (APRN). The program covers a wide range of settings and resources and emphasizes clinical implementation of skills through case studies. Upon completion, you will be able to apply functional medicine practices in any healthcare setting and may choose to work as a functional medicine nurse, coach, consultant, entrepreneur, or within your bedside nursing or clinical practice. You will also have the opportunity to specialize in a niche of functional medicine that aligns with your passions. The main goal of the program is to prepare you to effectively promote wellness and heal patients using functional medicine principles.
This course is specially tailored to registered nurses, practitioners and advanced practice nurses with a legitimate license in their country/state of practice. Whether you are an RN or APRN, this course will provide valuable knowledge and insight that can be applied in your field.
• If you are a Registered Nurse or an Advanced Practice Nurse, this is the only course available that provides comprehensive training in the field of functional medicine.
• This course provides graduates with the resources and education to seamlessly incorporate intervention into their current practice, bypassing the time-intensive and expensive two-year programs.
• This groundbreaking course is the perfect addition to any nurse coaching goals. You'll gain invaluable knowledge and guidance here that will enhance your nursing expertise and coach abilities beyond compare.
• To gain a better understanding of how the assessment tools and clinical interventions work in real-world scenarios, this course will feature numerous case studies that demonstrate their effect on patient outcomes.
• This course is taught by a knowledgeable functional medicine nurse practitioner who actively applies the teachings in her own practice.
A Comprehensive Course
At the Institute for Functional Nurses, we offer a comprehensive and interactive course about Functional Medicine for Nurses & Practitioners. This program is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to work in this field as well as in a conventional healthcare setting.
The course focuses on teaching evidence-based techniques alongside clinical application so you can gain an understanding of how to both diagnose and treat Functional Medicine conditions.
Unlike other programs available in the market today, this program puts a special emphasis on clinical implementation of skills through case studies and real-world scenarios. By learning through real-world examples, you will be able to apply the Functional Medicine principles in any healthcare setting and specialize in a niche of your choice.
At the end of this course, you’ll have an understanding of how to use powerful Functional Medicine interventions that are also nursing interventions in your current work setting as a registered nurse (RN) or advanced practice nurse (APN). You’ll be prepared to effectively promote wellness and heal patients using the principles of Functional Medicine.
Functional Medicine for Nurses & Practitioners: A Comprehensive Course
FREE Continuing Medical Education (CME)
How It Determines Illness and Restores Health
At its core, functional medicine looks beyond the symptoms of an illness and instead focuses on finding the root cause so that treatment plans can be targeted more accurately and proactively rather than reactively with symptom management alone. For example, if someone is experiencing digestive issues such as bloating or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) type symptoms they might go see their regular doctor who could likely prescribe medication without exploring further into potential causes such as food intolerances or nutrient deficiencies - something which practitioners trained in functional medicine would take into consideration before prescribing any kind of medication.
To do this effectively, advanced technologies are often used such as genetic testing as well as detailed laboratory assessments which give insight into how various body systems are functioning both internally and externally at any given time. This allows practitioners trained in this field to make informed decisions about which tests are necessary based on each individual’s unique biochemistry thus providing them with more personalized treatments tailored specifically towards their particular needs - something which isn't available through standard medical practices alone. Additionally, self-care strategies may also be recommended along with conventional treatments depending on each patient's specific needs at any given time. These can include dietary modifications, nutraceutical supplementation, stress management techniques, acupuncture, herbal remedies etc. All these methods combined together work synergistically in order for individuals experience long-term improvements in terms of overall health outcomes compared with traditional treatments alone.
Furthermore, many patients find themselves feeling heard when discussing their concerns with practitioners trained in this field since they're generally sympathetic towards individualized approaches when compared with one-size-fits-all solutions seen elsewhere.
Lastly, because functional medicine utilizes sophisticated diagnostic tools alongside personalized treatments tailored specifically towards each patient's particular needs they often experience rapid relief from symptoms compared with other forms of conventional care making it an ideal choice for anyone looking for fast yet lasting results.
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