Functional Blood Testing is the most comprehensive, efficient, and practical way to get started with blood testing from a Functional Medicine perspective.
Course Description
The Comprehensive Functional Lab Testing course offers an in-depth exploration of functional blood testing principles and techniques, empowering healthcare professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively address a wide range of health concerns. This curriculum covers various aspects of functional medicine, including blood sugar imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, thyroid disorders, metabolic disorders, anemias, dyslipidemia, immune dysregulation, methylation issues, and much more.
Through a series of 19 modules, participants will gain a solid understanding of etiology, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for various conditions. The course incorporates case studies to illustrate real-life applications and provides hands-on experience with interpreting test results and designing personalized treatment plans.
In addition to foundational topics, this course delves into advanced functional lab testing areas, including adrenal dysfunction, gastrointestinal health, inflammatory markers, oxidative stress, toxic burden, genetic testing, mitochondrial function, neurotransmitter imbalances, women’s health, and cardiovascular health.
The Comprehensive Functional Lab Testing course is ideal for physicians, naturopaths, nutritionists, and other healthcare professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and enhance their practice with functional lab testing. By the end of this course, participants will have the confidence and expertise to utilize functional lab testing to uncover the root causes of health issues and create tailored interventions to promote optimal health and wellness in their patients.
Curriculum
PART ONE: Introduction to Functional Blood Testing
Learning Objectives:
- Introduction and overview
- Principles of Functional Blood Testing
- Blood testing basics
- Functional vs. conventional ranges
- Recommended panel
- Options for ordering the panel
- Where to find additional information
PART TWO: Blood Sugar Imbalances
Learning Objectives:
- Hyperglycemia
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Hypoglycemia/reactive hypoglycemia
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
PART THREE: Nutrient Imbalances
Learning Objectives:
- Iron deficiency
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Iron overload
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Vitamin D imbalance
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Zinc-copper imbalance
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Magnesium deficiency
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Thyroid hypofunction
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Thyroid hyperfunction
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Impaired kidney function and other metabolic patterns
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Impaired liver function
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Impaired gallbladder function
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency anemia
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Dyslipidemia and familial hypercholesterolemia
- Etiology
- Advanced cholesterol testing
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Using laboratory markers to identify potential patterns of disease
- Infection
- Autoimmunity
- Treatment
- Cancer
- Case studies
- Using laboratory markers to identify potential patterns of disease
- Etiology
- Genetics
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
PART FOUR: Thyroid Disorders
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PART FIVE: Metabolic Disorders
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PART SIX: Anemias
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PART SEVEN: Dyslipidemia and Lipid Abnormalities
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PART EIGHT: Infection and Immune Dysregulation
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PART NINE: Methylation Issues
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PART TEN: Bonus Review Lesson: Full Case Reviews
Learning Objectives:
- 8 Comprehensive case study reviews
- Homework assignments with sample case studies
PART ELEVEN: Adrenal Dysfunction and Hormone Imbalances
Learning Objectives:
- Cortisol imbalance and adrenal dysfunction
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Sex hormone imbalances:
- estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
PART TWELVE: Gastrointestinal Health and Testing
Learning Objectives:
- Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Intestinal permeability (leaky gut)
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Food sensitivities and intolerances
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
PART THIRTEEN: Inflammatory Markers and Oxidative Stress
Learning Objectives:
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and other inflammatory markers
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Oxidative stress biomarkers
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
PART FOURTEEN: Toxic Burden and Environmental Testing
Learning Objectives:
- Heavy metal toxicity
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Mold and mycotoxin exposure
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
- Organic pollutants and pesticide exposure
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Case studies
PART FIFTEEN: Genetic Testing and Personalized Medicine
Learning Objectives:
- Introduction to genetic testing
- Common genetic tests in functional medicine
- Understanding genetic test results
- Personalized treatment plans based on genetic data
- Case studies
PART SIXTEEN: Mitochondrial Function and Energy Metabolism
Learning Objectives:
- Introduction to mitochondrial function
- Mitochondrial dysfunction: etiology and diagnosis
- Testing for mitochondrial function and energy metabolism
- Treatment strategies for mitochondrial dysfunction
- Case studies
PART SEVENTEEN: Neurotransmitter Imbalances and Mental Health
Learning Objectives:
- Introduction to neurotransmitters and their role in mental health
- Neurotransmitter imbalances: etiology and diagnosis
- Testing for neurotransmitter imbalances
- Treatment strategies for neurotransmitter imbalances
- Case studies
PART EIGHTEEN: Hormone Testing for Women’s Health
Learning Objectives:
- Female hormone imbalances: etiology and diagnosis
- Testing for female hormone imbalances (e.g., estrogen dominance, PCOS, menopause)
- Treatment strategies for female hormone imbalances
- Case studies
PART NINETEEN: Cardiovascular Health and Biomarkers
Learning Objectives:
- Cardiovascular disease risk factors and biomarkers
- Advanced cardiovascular testing
- Interpreting cardiovascular test results
- Treatment strategies for cardiovascular health
- Case studies
