About the Course

After months of development in collaboration with Lisa Vasile, NP, who has practiced functional medicine as a nurse practitioner for many years, The Elite Nurse Practitioner proudly presents "The Functional Medicine Chronic Disease and Cardiometabolic Course." This cutting-edge course is Elite NP's definitive guide to integrating functional medicine-based therapy for patients grappling with the most common chronic conditions. If you are looking to expand your current functional medicine knowledge, then this course is for you! If you are just starting out with learning functional medicine, then this course would be a FANTASTIC start but we would highly advise seeking more foundational education like what is provided in our Foundational Functional Medicine Course in addition to this course! 

In a healthcare landscape often focused on symptomatic relief, this course breaks new ground by offering a holistic and personalized approach to chronic disease and cardiometabolic management. Functional medicine, the cornerstone of our curriculum, considers the body as an intricately interconnected system, weaving together elements of genetics, lifestyle, environment, and an individual's health history. 

The essence of chronic disease management through a functional medicine lens lies in identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues. Instead of resorting to the conventional approach of prescribing another medication, functional medicine practitioners delve deeper, striving to unearth underlying imbalances, dysfunctions, or triggers contributing to the disease. 

What sets functional medicine apart is its commitment to restoring balance to the body's intricate systems. Rather than merely alleviating symptoms, our approach is geared towards promoting overall health and preemptively thwarting future health issues. 

In the realm of cardiometabolic diseases—ranging from diabetes and hypertension to obesity—our course ventures beyond symptom management. We equip nurse practitioners with the tools to investigate and address crucial factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, gut health, hormonal imbalances, and lifestyle choices. The ultimate goal? Bringing the patient back to balance. 

The Functional Medicine Chronic Disease and Cardiometabolic Course encompasses a spectrum of interventions tailored to the individual's unique needs. This involves multiple interventions from crafting personalized nutrition plans, implementing stress management strategies, integrating targeted supplementation, utilizing a variety of integrative approaches, and prescribing lifestyle modifications. It's about going beyond the impulse to prescribe more medications and, instead, opting for a comprehensive and patient-centric approach. 

By enrolling in this course, you're not just expanding your knowledge base; you're revolutionizing your approach to chronic disease and cardiometabolic management by implementing a functional medicine approach to care. This course is not merely a learning experience; it's a paradigm shift towards patient care that truly makes a difference. 

What you'll gain from this course: 

• Holistic Understanding: Delve into the intricacies of functional medicine, understanding the interconnectedness of the body's systems. 
• Root Cause Identification: Learn the art of identifying and addressing underlying imbalances, dysfunctions, or triggers contributing to chronic diseases. 
• Comprehensive Approach: Move beyond symptom management to restore balance to the body's systems, promoting overall health. 
• Cardiometabolic Expertise: Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate and manage cardiometabolic diseases effectively. 
• Personalized Interventions: Learn to tailor nutrition plans, stress management, and lifestyle modifications to the unique needs of each patient. 
• Obesity Management: Gain insights into effective strategies for obesity management, addressing this prevalent health issue. 
• Weight Loss Strategies: Explore evidence-based approaches to weight loss, considering the individual needs of patients. 
• Oxidative Stress Understanding: Understand the impact of oxidative stress on health and learn strategies to mitigate its effects. 
• Combatting Fatigue: Uncover methods to address fatigue at its root, contributing to overall patient well-being. 
• Diabetes Management: Dive into advanced concepts of diabetes management from a functional medicine standpoint. 
• Coronary Artery Disease Insights: Acquire insights into the prevention and management of coronary artery disease. 
• Metabolic Syndrome Understanding: Explore the intricacies of metabolic syndrome and its comprehensive management. 
• Inflammation Control: Learn effective strategies to control inflammation, a common denominator in many chronic diseases. 
• Microbiome Exploration: Delve into the role of the microbiome in health and disease, understanding its significance. 
• Evaluation Criteria Mastery: Master the art of evaluating patients, considering a range of criteria for effective treatment. 
• Treatment Criteria Proficiency: Develop proficiency in designing treatment plans based on comprehensive evaluation criteria. 

In addition to the invaluable knowledge, you'll acquire, this course rewards 7 total CEU hours and 1 pharmacology hour, ensuring you stay current with your certifications and licenses! 

This course is on sale for $499

If you are looking to expand your functional medicine knowledge or just your knowledge on how to tackle chronic disease management from a holistic and integrative approach, then check out The Functional Medicine Chronic Disease and Cardiometabolic Course, and redefine your approach to patient care. It's not just a course; it's a new understanding for patient-centric practice. Enroll today and revolutionize your impact on chronic disease and cardiometabolic management! 

This course awards 7 CE hours with 1 hour designated as pharmacology!

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I have unlimited access to this course?

Absolutely! You can access this course however many times you want for however long you want! All Elite Nurse Practitioner Courses are pre-recorded and accessible indefinitely!

Does this course cover the main concepts of chronic disease management from a functional medicine standpoint?

Pretty much! This course assumes you have a basic understanding of functional medicine, but Lisa has ensured to put together a course for both the novice and expert functional medicine provider. Any experience level will be able to walk away with actionable knowledge on how to treat the patient with a cardiometabolic disease from a functional medicine standpoint.

Will this course really teach me how to begin evaluating and treating patients from a functional medicine standpoint?

YES! We cover more advanced concepts of functional medicine when it comes to treating common chronic diseases and cardiometabolic conditions.

Do I need to have functional medicine experience to take this course?

Yes and no. While we highly recommend a base understanding of functional medicine before taking this course (as discussed in our foundational functional medicine course), this course would none the less benefit any nurse practitioner looking to expand their knowledge base.

What kind of nurse practitioner can implement these concepts into their practice?

This is within the scope of any nurse practitioner type. It is an approach to care, thus is applicable to anyone evaluating and treating patients.

Do I need to have a special certification to do this?

No! This falls within the scope of your nurse practitioner license.

Will this course cover the business aspects of functional medicine?

Yes, I will cover some practice integration concepts (such as vendors, labs, etc...) when it comes to functional medicine, but this course will not go over practice startup considerations. Our foundational functional medicine course will cover that!

I already own a practice; would this course benefit me?

Absolutely! You can integrate these services into your practice with ease!

Will this offer CME?

YES! This course offers 7 CE hours. The Elite Nurse Practitioner is credentialed as an organization that can provide CEU through the ANCC. CEU awarded through The Elite Nurse Practitioner applies to ANCC, AANP, and all boards of nursing!

Will this course provide a certificate of completion?

Yes! A certificate is issued at the end of the course that will show the CEU hours and your completion of this course. You can also use this to submit for reimbursement and it is a tax write off!

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