Welcome to the FDN Certification Course!  We hope you’re excited to be a part of the amazing and expanding FDN family!  Happy learning!

What you’ll learn:

• The FDN unique method of intake and investigation
• The FDN D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success® Protocols
• In-depth training for the use and interpretation of the 5 foundational labs
• How to customize client protocols on a case-by-case basis 

What’s Included:

• Downloadable audio files and pdf slides
• 4 functional test kits to run on yourself, with personal nutritional interpretation
• Access to private Facebook Group
• Extensive one-on-one training with the FDN Mentor Team
• Practical exercises for hands-on experience
• …Much, much more!

Course Breakdown:

Section 1

• FDN Philosophy
• How to be an FDN Health Detective
• HPA Axis and Stress
• Functional Labs
  • HPA & Sex Hormone Assessment: FLUIDS iQ Stress and Hormones Saliva Profile
  • Gut Health & Intestinal Permeability:  FLUIDS iQ Metabolic Wellness Profile and Mucosal Barrier Assessment
  • GI Pathogen Screening: Diagnostic Solutions Labs GI-MAP
  • Food Sensitivity Testing:  MRT Test
  • Metabolic Typing, FDNs “D” in Diet
• FDN Documents
  • Intake Forms, Case Notes, Protocol Sheets

Section 2

• D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success® Program
  • Diet
  • Rest
  • Exercise
  • Stress Reduction
  • Supplementation

Section 3

• Customizing D.R.E.S.S. Protocols
  • Case Studies
• Running the Program
  • Onboarding
  • Using FDN Docs/Forms
  • How to use the FDN Medical Director Program
  • Results & Recommendations Session
  • Case Management
    • Follow-up testing
    • Course correction
    • Advanced Testing

 Qualifications

• Onboarding Session
• Practical #1
• Practical #2
• Client Review #1
• Client Review #2
• Practical #3
• Written Final
• Oral Exam
• Post-Graduate Interview
• AFDNP Overview