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Functional Medicine Training

Functional Medicine
Training & Certification

Comprehensive BHRT and integrative medicine training for medical professionals. Master hormone testing, treatment protocols, and personalized wellness programs.

7.5 CME Credits 1-Day Course BHRT Protocols Certificate Included

Starting at

$1,299

150+ Reviews
ACCME Accredited
20,000+ Graduates
25+ US Locations

7.5

CME Credits

AMA PRA Category 1

1-Day

Intensive Course

8:30am - 6:00pm

BHRT

Protocol Training

Case Study Reviews

25+

US Locations

Nationwide

Course Overview

Functional Medicine Course Overview

Integrative medicine and the concept of evidence-based Functional Medicine is fast becoming the future of medicine and is easily integrated into your family or internal medicine practice. During this comprehensive training workshop, you will learn the most popular integrative medical topics to help you recognize, diagnose, and treat patients suffering from a variety of chronic ailments where conventional medicine has failed.

This certification program in HRT Replacement Therapies will thoroughly prepare you to successfully integrate Functional Medicine and Wellness Programs into your existing practice. The total market within the United States, as it relates to Functional Medicine, is estimated to be over $15 billion.

Our seminars are taught by board-certified physician experts in Functional Medicine. Anne Roberts, MD is board certified in Internal Medicine with credentials from Johns Hopkins, Yale University, and the Mayo Clinic.

Functional Medicine training workshop
Evidence-Based Training

What You'll Learn to Treat

Conditions Related to Hormonal Imbalances

Functional Medicine addresses the root causes of chronic conditions through hormone optimization and integrative approaches.

Sleep Disorders

Insomnia, Sleep Apnea

Chronic Fatigue

CFS, Morning Fatigue

Menopause

Hot Flashes, Night Sweats

Andropause

Low Libido, Fatigue

Thyroid Disorders

Hypo/Hyperthyroidism

Adrenal Dysfunction

Cortisol Imbalance

Mood Changes

Anxiety, Depression

Fibromyalgia

Chronic Pain Conditions

Flexible Training Options

Choose Your Learning Format

Whether you prefer hands-on training or the convenience of remote learning, we have a format that fits your schedule.

Most Popular

In-Person Training

Get comprehensive training with case study reviews and direct interaction with expert faculty. Network with fellow practitioners in a clinical setting.

  • Case study reviews with faculty
  • Direct Q&A with board-certified physicians
  • 25+ locations nationwide
  • Comprehensive course materials included
  • Network with fellow practitioners
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Remote Option

Livestream Training

Join our interactive livestream sessions from anywhere. Watch live demonstrations, ask questions in real-time, and complete your training remotely.

  • Learn from home or office
  • Live Q&A with expert instructors
  • HD video presentations
  • Interactive case discussions
  • Same CME credits as in-person
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Eligible Medical Professionals

Who Can Attend This Training?

This course is specifically designed for licensed medical professionals looking to integrate functional medicine into their practice.

Why Learn Functional Medicine?

It is estimated that more than 90% of adult illness is due to degenerative processes of aging, which may be corrected or improved by the addition of supplements, detoxification, and hormonal correction. The Functional Medicine market in the US is estimated at over $15 billion.

Course Information

About the Functional Medicine Course

Everything you need to know about our comprehensive Functional Medicine certification program.

Functional Medicine Learning Objectives

After course completion, attendees will gain the following knowledge and skill set:

  1. Patient Evaluation & Treatment Planning

    Understand how to thoroughly evaluate new patients and create a personalized treatment plan based on their unique hormonal profile and symptoms.

  2. Hormone Replacement Protocols

    Learn to replace estrogen (estradiol) and testosterone utilizing pellet therapy, as well as various delivery mechanisms available for primary and secondary hormones.

  3. Condition-Specific Treatment

    Learn the specific medical conditions directly responsible for chronic ailments and how to approach each condition with a targeted treatment plan.

  4. Secondary Hormones & Supplements

    Understand "second tier" hormones affecting patients with suspected deficiencies. Learn about secretagogues and natural supplements for conditions like low HGH levels.

  5. Anatomy & Physiology

    Understand the anatomy and physiology involved in functional medicine, including cause and effect when these properties are altered in male vs. female patients.

  6. Testing & Interpretation

    Learn to correctly prescribe and interpret hormone test results, render diagnoses, and develop personalized treatment plans.

  7. HRT Strategies

    Understand specific strategies of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for patients already on hormone therapies (taper) and for new replacement protocols.

  8. Practice Integration & Business

    Receive training on how to integrate and develop a profitable functional medicine practice with practical marketing and sales information from experienced faculty.

Functional Medicine Course Details

Training Format

  • Comprehensive didactic instruction with expert faculty
  • Case study reviews with real patient scenarios
  • Available in-person and livestream formats

Topics Covered

  • Difference between Integrated Medicine, Conventional Medicine, and Functional Medicine
  • Patient indications for hormone replacement, testing, and therapies
  • Types of testing available for hormone imbalances and cortisol levels
  • Mechanisms and interactions of reproductive, adrenal, thyroid, and secondary hormones
  • Male hormone replacement: Andropause, metabolism, BHRT strategies including pellet therapies
  • Female hormone replacement: Menopause, cancer screening, treatment options
  • Growth hormone replacement, secretagogues, and FDA oversight
  • Cortisol therapies, CFS, and thyroid dysfunction protocols
  • Practice setup: Pricing, billing codes, insurance vs. cash basis services

What's Included

  • Comprehensive course manual and materials
  • 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Access to board-certified physician faculty
  • Case study resources and protocols

Functional Medicine Certification

The American Academy of Procedural Medicine offers Board Certification Pathways for Physicians in Aesthetics, Functional Medicine, and Pain Management.

Certification Requirements

  • Valid medical license (MD, DO, NP, PA, RN)
  • Completion of the Functional Medicine Training course
  • Passing the proficiency assessment
  • Commitment to evidence-based integrative medicine practices

Benefits of Certification

  • Earn the prestigious AAOPM Certification in Functional Medicine
  • Display certification plaque in your practice
  • Stand out to patients seeking functional medicine providers
  • Access to ongoing education and resources
  • Join a network of certified functional medicine practitioners

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Course Agenda

8:30am – 9:00am

Registration

9:00am – 10:30am

Speaker Introduction. Difference between Integrated Medicine, Conventional Medicine and Functional Medicine. Integrating Functional and Integrated Medicine with patient indications for hormone replacement, testing, and therapies. Various types of testing available for hormone imbalances and cortisol levels. Review of mechanisms and interactions of major reproductive, adrenal, thyroid, and secondary hormones.

10:30am – 10:45am

Break

10:45am – 12:00pm

Hormone Replacement in Males: Indications and Symptoms, Andropause, Male Hormone Metabolism, Medical Histories, Testing for Hormones and additional lab tests (DRE/PSA). BHRT Strategies in males, treatment and delivery options including pellet therapies, protocols, and follow-up testing. Review optimal hormone levels in males by age.

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Lunch (on your own)

1:00pm – 2:15pm

Female Hormone Replacement Strategies: Indications and Symptoms, Menopause, Cancer screening and medical histories, types of testing. Female BHRT strategies, delivery and treatment options including hormone pellets, protocols and follow-up testing. Review titration, tapering schedules and optimal hormone levels.

2:15pm – 4:15pm

Growth hormones: role, replacement, testing, and FDA oversight. Secretagogues for growth hormone deficiencies. Quantifying stress, adrenal, and thyroid function. Cortisol Therapies, CFS, thyroid disorders, and standard of care considerations. Review natural supplements impacting BHRT symptoms.

4:15pm – 4:30pm

Break

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Dosing Guidelines for patients, setting up an Integrated or Functional Medical Practice. Pricing, Packaging, Billing Codes, and possible Insurance Reimbursement (Cash Basis Services versus Insurance). BHRT Replacement Actual Case Study Reviews.

Your Investment, Your Future

The Business of Functional Medicine: Your ROI

The functional medicine and wellness industry is rapidly growing. Here's what certified practitioners are earning—and why now is the perfect time to expand your practice.

Industry Outlook

A $15+ Billion Industry

The functional medicine market continues to grow as patients seek root-cause solutions for chronic conditions. With 90% of adult illness attributed to degenerative aging processes, demand for certified functional medicine practitioners has never been higher.

90%

Adult Illness from Aging

$15B+

US Market Size

High

Patient Demand

Calculate Your Earning Potential

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Weekly

$2,800

Monthly

$11,200

Yearly

$134,400

ROI Timeline: Pay back your $1,299 course investment in just 1 week

Fast ROI

Recoup Your Investment Quickly

With just a few functional medicine patients, you can cover the entire cost of your training. The recurring nature of BHRT patients means steady, predictable revenue for your practice.

Course Investment

$1,299

→ ROI in 1 week of practice

Beyond the Numbers: Why Functional Medicine?

Flexible Integration

Easily integrate functional medicine services into your existing practice. Offer BHRT consultations alongside your current patient care for maximum efficiency.

Patient Transformation

Help patients resolve chronic conditions that conventional medicine couldn't address. Watch patients regain energy, mood stability, and quality of life.

Recurring Revenue

BHRT patients require ongoing monitoring and follow-up appointments. One patient can generate significant annual recurring revenue through regular consultations.

Start Your Functional Medicine Journey

Join 20,000+ medical professionals who expanded their practice with AAOPM

Functional Medicine Course Frequently Asked Questions

Functional Medicine training teaches healthcare providers to address root causes of chronic conditions through hormone testing, BHRT protocols, lifestyle modifications, and integrative approaches. This evidence-based training covers cortisol evaluation, thyroid assessment, and personalized treatment plans.

The AAOPM Functional Medicine Training & Certification Course costs $1,299. This includes comprehensive training, 7.5 CME credits, all course materials, and your Certificate of Completion.

This course is designed for licensed medical professionals including Physicians (MD/DO), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Physician Assistants (PA), and Registered Nurses (RN) looking to integrate functional medicine into their practice.

Functional Medicine addresses hormone imbalances, menopause/andropause symptoms, chronic fatigue, thyroid disorders, adrenal dysfunction, sleep disorders, fibromyalgia, and age-related conditions that can be improved through BHRT and integrative approaches.

Yes. AAOPM is accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education). This course is approved for 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, recognized by medical boards nationwide.

BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy) uses hormones that are chemically identical to those naturally produced by the body. This course teaches you how to evaluate, test, and treat patients with hormone imbalances using evidence-based BHRT protocols.

Absolutely. Most practitioners integrate functional medicine services into their existing family medicine, internal medicine, or wellness practice. The training covers how to set up pricing, billing codes, and integrate these services profitably.

You will learn various hormone testing methods including serum testing, saliva testing, and cortisol evaluation. The course covers how to interpret results, create treatment plans, and monitor patient progress over time.

The course includes comprehensive case study reviews where you will apply the concepts learned to real patient scenarios. You will practice creating treatment plans and interpreting test results under faculty guidance.

The course includes a dedicated session on setting up a functional medicine practice, including pricing strategies, packaging services, billing codes, and understanding insurance reimbursement vs. cash-basis services.

EXPAND YOUR PRACTICE

Ready to become a certified Functional Medicine practitioner?

Register now for the AAOPM Functional Medicine Training Course and take your practice to the next level with BHRT and integrative medicine services.

Limited spots available. Secure your seat today!

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