Welcome!

Note: Entering COT assumes you’ve already completed (or are in the process of completing) our IFMNT Intro Series. Remember, unless you’ve pre-qualified to opt out, the Intro Series is required for the FMNS certification.

Overview:

Welcome to the Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy (IFMNT) Certificate of Training (COT) Course through Next Level Functional Nutrition.

During the next 30-50 months, depending on how fast you matriculate through the course, participants will take a deep dive into the world of Functional Nutrition, identifying root causes of health problems and addressing strategies to support renewed health. This COT course begins with an in-depth coverage of the Nutrition Assessment process. Keeping with the comprehensive nature of this course, an array of topics are covered, including Nutrients, Supplements, Cognition/Brain Health, Detoxification, Blood Chemistry Interpretation, Six Core Centers of Health, Gastrointestinal/Gut- Brain, CardioMetabolic, Thyroid, Adrenal/Mind-body, hormones, Cancer, Autism spectrum, eating disorders, and more! Woven in amongst these topics are healthy threads of genomic application, therapeutic diets, and extensive coverage of functional medicine labs. The case study sessions and virtual workshops of this course will provide the opportunity for practical experience and to apply individualized recommendations and strategies to each unique patient. This course culminates with an online exam and the submission of a written case study.

Please post questions between sessions and for any recorded webinars in our exclusive Facebook training page

Recording access:

All sessions are recorded for review. Recording access is granted for the liberal 5-yr access of the course (We highly recommend you stay up to date on review!).

CPE:

With little exception, course CPEs are earned after passing each self-study quiz and completing a brief learning assessment survey. Modules may contain multiple quizzes and CPE certificates.

NOTE: Dietitians: All sessions are preapproved for live activity (whether you listen to them as a recording or not). Because the CPE is included in a live training program, be sure to enter into your CPE log as 171:live webinar so your log matches the approved activity unless an alternative code is specifically listed on the CPE certificate associated with any particular training.  Specific session codes are listed on CPE certificates. If you have already entered any sessions as pre-recorded CPE, please amend your log to reduce your chance of CPE audit.

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Training at a Glance (as of March 29, 2024)

Modules completed thus far:

1. FN Assessment Part 1: The patient intake
2. FN Assessment Part 2: Blood chemistry Interpretation
3. Nutrients/Supplements w/special immune focus
4. Gastrointestinal Health
5. Toxicity and Detoxification
6. Histamine Intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Disorders
7. Adrenal Health / Mood Disorders, Parts 1 and 2
8. Metabolic Disorders (in progress – see portals for dates/times)
9. Cognition – Part 1 – ADHD/Autism (In Progress Tuesdays 7-9 PM ET).  Part 2: Cognition & Memory will begin shortly after Part 1 ends. (It will NOT occur in that same Tuesday timeslot – schedule to be announced soon).

Fast Track Modules or bonus training offered thus far: (request access to recordings by writing NLFNtraining@gmail.com)

• Bonus: Biotoxin Special Focus – 2021 start
• FT: Detoxification – 2021 start
• FT: Cognition and Brain Health – 2021 start
• Nutrigenomics Bonus training – 2021
• FT: Metabolic Disorders (obesity, cardio & Diabetes) w/Thyroid special focus – 2021 start
• FT: Advanced Laboratory (organic, fatty, and amino acids) Feb 2022 start
• FT: Hormone Health – 2022 start
• Bonus: Culinary Essentials – bonus recordings
• 2nd chance Assessment/6 Core Centers: Oct 2022 start
• 2nd chance: Live Blood chemistry Interpretation Jan 31st, 2023 start
• Special Focus: Thyroid Health – April 12th, 2023 start
• FT: Cancer April 2023 start
• Bonus: Business Success Strategies May 2023 start
• 2nd chance: Methylation (previously part of unit 2 in Detox module) – June 2023 start
• 2nd chance: Update of the 6 core centers, previously included in the assessment module (now called the Balance Blueprint)
• 2nd chance: Supplements/Nutrients w/Immune focus (previously module 3) – Sept 2023 start
• 3rd chance: Assessment  -The FN Intake (not including 6 core this time)

Upcoming Training: 

• Functional Nutrition Grand Rounds: Case Review Series – April thru Sept 2024. (6 monthly 2-hr sessions) One session is required for FMNS certification. Complementary access for your first series with your bundle bonus (please request); any further series must be registered for separately. The next series meets Friday Afternoon from 12-2 PM ET. Dates: to be announced. (We highly recommend you take multiple Grand Rounds practical application series for more application of your learning and confidence in practice!)
• Cognition Part 2: Cognition & Memory will begin shortly after Part 1 ends. (It will NOT occur in that same Tuesday timeslot – schedule to be announced soon)

Repeat Training Opportunities: 

• 2nd Chance: Gastrointestinal Health, Expected start: Late May 2024
• 3rd Chance Blood Chemistry Interpretation: 2024 date to be announced
• 2nd Chance Advanced Laboratory (organic acids), This module was previously given as bonus recordings. This next series will be live training. Expected to begin early June 2024, Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 PM ET (schedule subject to change)

Remaining Modules 

• Hormone Health (for those who haven’t had fast-track or who want to repeat). This series is projected to be held on Tuesday evenings, (7-9 PM ET) from Sept-Dec 2023.
• Cancer Prevention and Support (for those who haven’t had fast-track or want to repeat). This series is projected to be held on Tuesday evenings (7-9 PM ET), Starting in January 2025. Since this is a long module, to expedite, we’ll be adding a second day and time (TBA)

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Note: Your course portal (and the COT exam, when available) now remain open through the end 2025!

 

Certification Process! 

Note – anyone completing all modules going forward after the Adrenal training (or subsequent modules) – qualifies to enter the fast-track certification exam process! Look for an announcement for the exam process review webinar (March 2024).
Also note – due to the extensive updates and expansion of this training series, we’re allowing access and extended exam availability through 2025. Once you’ve completed all modules and their corresponding quizzes, you’ll qualify to complete the final exam process. 

 

The three pre-reading EBook links (below) are available for those who would like to review them – this is optional reading (not mandatory).

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Helpful Links: 

How to Print Slides: Download Here

NLFN Training Terms and Conditions: View/Download Here

Functional Medicine Textbook: Download Here

Rise ebook: Download Here    

AAPI’s Nutrition Guide to Optimal Health: Download Here

NLFN Immune Support Complete Clinician’s Guide: Download Here

Biochem Book: Download Here

Lab Evaluations Resource Book – Download Here

Course Modules