About the Course

After half a year of development in collaboration with Haley Stevens, DNP, the Elite Nurse Practitioner is thrilled to introduce The Functional Medicine Pediatrics Course. This course serves as your essential guide to incorporate evidence-based functional medicine principles with a focus on pediatrics into your practice. It's a pivotal addition to our growing suite of functional medicine courses and a foundational component for the nurse practitioner who wants to become a well-rounded and knowledgeable functional medicine provider.

For those unfamiliar with functional medicine, it's a patient-centered, systems biology-based approach to chronic disease management. It zeroes in on identifying and addressing the root causes of diseases, taking a holistic approach that empowers patients to make lifestyle changes bringing their bodies back into balance and well-being.

Now, how does functional medicine apply to pediatrics? This course goes beyond merely treating symptoms; it delves into the unique needs of young patients, exploring the root causes of common health issues. From allergies to ADHD, it equips you to bring your pediatric patients back to balance because there is a silent epidemic amongst young patients for a variety of illnesses including IBS, ADHD, and so forth!

The realm of functional medicine in the United States is rapidly expanding, valued at over 90 billion dollars. This trend signals the future of integrative and holistic medicine, where patients seek personalized care addressing root issues rather than conventional quick fixes. This is NO DIFFERENT in the pediatric population. Parents are looking for pediatric functional medicine providers because they are sick of the traditional medical model and want the underlying issue fixed vs. having a Band-Aid put on it.

To sum it up from a business point of view: pediatric functional medicine is in HIGH DEMAND! Therefore, if you are looking to build a robust functional medicine practice, then you need to ensure you are also capable of seeing younger patients.

This course is designed for the nurse practitioner looking to expand their evidence-based functional medicine knowledge with a focus on pediatric care. This course covers not only the clinical aspects of pediatric functional medicine but also delves into the business aspects of integrating these services into your practice.

You will walk away from this course understanding the following:

• What functional medicine entails in the context of pediatric care.
• Implementing evidence-based pediatric functional medicine practices.
• Addressing common pediatric HEENT (Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat) complaints.
• Managing headaches and migraines in pediatric patients.
• Understanding and treating allergies in children.
• Approaches to handling asthma in the pediatric population.
• Tackling common gastrointestinal disorders in pediatric patients.
• Addressing musculoskeletal complaints and sports injuries in children.
• Managing a variety skin conditions like eczema in the pediatric population.
• Exploring functional medicine perspectives on ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
• Understanding a variety of integrative treatment options for the common pediatric conditions.
• Case studies illustrating the application of functional medicine in various pediatric conditions.
• How to integrate pediatric care into your practice.
• And much more!

Upon completion of the course, you'll gain comprehensive knowledge about pediatric functional medicine and its impact on overall well-being. You'll be equipped to evaluate and treat a range of pediatric issues so you can build a robust functional medicine practice or simply integrate these principles into your everyday practice!

The course includes over 4 hours of video and audio where Haley and I will go over a 140-slide presentation in detail.

Additionally, this course rewards 6 total CEU hours and 1 pharmacology hour, ensuring you stay current with certifications and licenses while gaining valuable and actionable knowledge.

Confidently enhance your knowledge of pediatric functional medicine and its vital role in your patient's health (and the parents!). Whether you're aiming to expand your functional medicine services or transform your approach to patient care, this course is a great addition to your clinical arsenal!

Check out the course today and transform your pediatric practice with an evidence-based functional medicine approach so you can expand and enhance your functional medicine knowledge!

This course is being offered for $499!

This course awards 6 CE hours!

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 pediatrics from a functional medicine standpoint?

Pretty much! This course assumes you have a basic understanding of functional medicine, but Haley has put together a fantastic presentation that will allow the astute nurse practitioner to be able to approach their pediatric patients 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 pediatric patients.

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 6 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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