NUTRITION DIPLOMATE

Chiropractic Nutrition Diplomate with Functional Medicine Hours

Online Chiropractic Nutrition Diplomate Program with Functional Medicine:
A new innovative Online Nutrition Diplomate Program with Functional Medicine Components sponsored by Texas Chiropractic College is starting soon.

The two year program is designed to offer the 300 classroom hours required to sit for the nutrition diplomate certification exam for the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition .

The Online Nutrition Diplomate Program is comprised of 24 classes, ranging from 7 - 14 hours each. The courses are designed to provide practicing Chiropractors and Chiropractic students in their second year and beyond the insight to provide a scientific evidence based approach when implementing nutritional strategies with their patients. 

Courses

The program is divided into 2 segments - Series I & Series 2 

Series 1
1. Introduction to Nutrition and Functional Medicine
2. Common Laboratory Testing
3. Gastrointestinal Disease and Disorders
4. Nutrient and Drug Interactions
5. Metabolism I: Carbohydrates, Fat, Protein
6. Considerations in the Female
7. Infancy, Children and Adolescents
8. Hyper-immunity, Autoimmunity and Dermatology 
9. Musculoskeletal System
10. Metabolism II: Vitamins, Macro &Trace Minerals
11. Hypo-immunity, Immunology
12. Label Reading, Office Procedures

Series 2
13. Metabolic Disorders and Blood Diseases
14. Herbal Medicine
15. Cardiovascular Health
16. Geriatrics and Longevity
17. Metabolism III: Inter-relationships & Pathways
18. Neuro-Psychological Disorders
19. Parenteral Nutrient and Injectable Natural Medicine
20. Sports Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Obesity
21. Homeopathic Medicine
22. Advanced Lab Testing and Analysis
23. Renal and Male Disorders
24. Part 1: X-Ray Findings in Metabolic Disorders

Course Instructors

Complete Course Syllabus

Required and Recommended References

Students of the program are encouraged to finish one course a month as a new course will be added on the 1^st of each month for 24 months. A private Facebook group has been created and all active students of the program are encouraged to join. This online forum will foster interaction between students, the instructors, and offer a place for clinical discussions. Live videos sessions in this group will be held periodically for instructors and students to interact in real time.

Other course requirements:
An online exam will be administered at the end of course 12 and at the end of Course 24.
One original literature research paper suitable for publication (due after course 12
Two (2) written case histories of actual patients (after course 24)

4 classes will qualify for CE credits in all states where applicable. All classes are sponsored by a Chiropractic College that is PACE certified and CE hours can be obtained for over 20 states. Each course will have listed which states have approved CE hours. Questions about CEs and state approvals can be directed to Amy Tirpak, DC amy@cecruncher.com

Advanced standing in this program may be available for Chiropractors with recent post graduate nutritional education. Contact Dr. Juanee Surprise, DC. NMD, DCBCN, BCIM for more details.

Program Cost

Pricing

Pay as you go - Purchase each course at your own pace
Chiropractor:  $355 Each Course
Chiropractic Students: $200 ( Students can email a current valid student ID and proof of Chiropractic College Enrollment for a student discount code) 
To start purchase Course 1

Monthly Subscription -  24 reoccurring payments.
Chiropractor: $285 (20% discount) 
Student: $160 (20% discount) 
To start fill out the contact form below and mention Nutrition Diplomate

Pay in full at initial enrollment 
Chiropractor: $6,000 (30% discount)
Student: $3,360 (30% discount)
To start purchase the Nutrition Diplomate Program