Join the Movement in Specialized Patient Care
The reason CEimpact created the Functional Medicine Advanced Training is because in today’s healthcare landscape, chronic diseases dominate, representing not only the greatest share of patient burden, but also the largest portion of healthcare spending. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, 90 % of the nation’s $4.9 trillion in annual healthcare expenditures are for people with chronic and mental-health conditions. CDC+1 And the market for holistic, root-cause approaches is rapidly growing. The U.S. complementary and alternative medicine market is estimated to reach $229 billion by 2033, growing ~23 % annually. BioSpace+2blog.accessmedlab.com+2
This creates a tremendous opportunity for pharmacists to step beyond the dispensing window and into a proactive, patient-centered role. That’s why we are proud to present the CEimpact Advanced Training Course in Functional Medicine, designed specifically for pharmacists and pharmacy teams.
Why Functional Medicine Advanced Training and Why Now?
Functional medicine takes a different approach than the traditional medical model. Rather than simply managing symptoms, functional medicine addresses the root causes of chronic disease, looking at physiology, lifestyle, environment, genetics, and behavior. Many patients are dissatisfied with a care model that treats each symptom in isolation; functional medicine offers a systems-based, personalized, and preventive paradigm. The HJN Blog+2Hol ++2
For pharmacists, this opens up new possibilities:
- Applying deep knowledge of physiology, metabolism, nutrition, inflammation and more
- Collaborating with patients on medication optimization and lifestyle/integrative strategies
- Integrating new services into the pharmacy workflow that align with the demand for root-cause care
- Positioning pharmacy as a strategic player in chronic disease mitigation and wellness support
In short: the Functional Medicine business opportunity is real — providers are reporting $250,000-$500,000 in additional annual revenue after adopting functional medicine services. imeduniversity.com+1
Course Overview
This comprehensive Functional Medicine Advanced Training from CEimpact is designed in two parts (basic and application) and is crafted for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians:
Knowledge-based CPE course – Introduction to Functional Medicine
Upon successful completion, pharmacists should be able to:
- Define Functional Medicine
- Review the six core principles of functional medicine
- Discuss the seven underlying clinical imbalances
- Apply three functional medicine tools — the Timeline, the Matrix and GO-TO-IT — to a case study
Application-based CPE course A Pharmacists Guide to Functional Medicine
Module by module, you’ll dive deeper:
Module 1: Foundational Concepts
- Compare and contrast Functional Medicine and traditional models of medicine
- Explain the systems of Functional Medicine and its patient-centred approach
- Review the evidence supporting FFunctional Medicine principles and practice IFM+1
- Discuss the impact of Functional Medicine on chronic disease reduction in the U.S.
- Recognize how Functional Medicine can be incorporated into pharmacy practice
Module 2: Core Imbalances
- Explore gastrointestinal (GI) tract health and its systemic impact
- Understand inflammation, immune-dysregulation and systemic disease
- Describe macronutrient metabolic pathways, mitochondrial energy, oxidative stress
- Discuss relationships among chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, stress, cardiovascular risk
- Illustrate hormonal physiology, stress responses, metabolic dysfunction
- Assess structural integrity issues (pain, headaches)
- Analyse core imbalances in an Functional Medicine case study
Module 3: Patient Assessments
- Review clinical history approach using Functional Medicine tools
- Identify triggering events that impact health and function
- Recognize how lifestyle factors influence physiology and well-being
- Summarize laboratory tests & devices to evaluate physiological function
- Select appropriate lab tests for an Functional Medicine patient using a case scenario
Module 4: Treatment Principles
- Recognize how complementary therapies in Functional Medicine can be incorporated into conventional pharmacy practice
- Identify conditions where Functional Medicine enhances patient outcomes
- Outline treatment modalities in Functional Medicine for chronic disease management
- Formulate personalized Functional Medicine treatment plans and conduct thorough counselling via case scenarios
- Describe main uses, appropriate dilutions, safety profiles for common essential oils
- Review lab analysis reports of essential oils to determine quality
- Educate a patient about a safe aromatherapy course based on their needs and lifestyle
Module 5: Pharmacy Practice Service Implementation
- Discuss opportunities and challenges of developing an Functional Medicine service in pharmacy
- Outline the key elements and steps required to initiate an Functional Medicine service
- Formulate a strategic plan for delivering an Functional Medicine service
- Identify strategies for expanding services through community collaborations and partnerships
6 Core Principles & 7 Underlying Clinical Imbalances
The course will provide you with a deep dive into the six core principles of functional medicine (which you will learn and be able to review) and the seven underlying clinical imbalances which underpin much of the chronic disease process. By mastering these foundational concepts, you will be equipped to apply practical tools to real-life patient cases within your pharmacy practice.
What You’ll Gain: Skills & Practice-Level Impact
By completing this course, pharmacists will be able to:
- Understand how functional medicine’s patient‐centred, systems‐based model can reduce chronic disease burden.
- Integrate FM tools into pharmacy workflows e.g., assessing lab results, lifestyle risks, creating personalized treatment plans.
- Expand your role in patient care beyond dispensing to true care coordination, wellness promotion, chronic disease prevention and optimisation.
- Strategically design and implement a functional medicine-oriented service in your pharmacy setting, working collaboratively with other healthcare providers, community partners, and patients.
- Position your pharmacy as a forward-thinking healthcare hub helping clients achieve root-cause resolution, not just symptom control.
Why This Course Matters for Pharmacies Now
- Chronic disease is the dominant burden in healthcare. As noted by the CDC, vast majority of spending goes to patients with chronic and mental-health conditions. CDC+1
- Patients are seeking root-cause, personalized care. FM is gaining traction as patients move away from symptom management and desire deeper intervention. The HJN Blog+1
- The business opportunity is significant. Providers trained in functional medicine are adding large revenue streams and differentiating themselves in a crowded market. imeduniversity.com
- Pharmacists are uniquely positioned. With deep knowledge of medications, physiology, patient counselling and lab interpretation, pharmacists can act as key contributors (and leaders) in FM care models — bridging conventional care and integrative care.
- Service integration strengthens your practice. Implementing FM services fosters stronger patient-relationships, higher retention, increased value delivery and exposure to new collaborative care partnerships.
Take Your Pharmacy Practice to the Next Level
Say goodbye to the narrowly defined role of “medication dispenser.” With the CEimpact’s Functional Medicine Advanced Training, you’ll become a functional medicine-enabled pharmacist, skilled at root-cause analysis, applying evidence-based lifestyle and integrative interventions, interpreting advanced labs, building custom care plans, and leading an expanded pharmacy service model.
Whether you’re in a retail setting, a clinical pharmacy, ambulatory care, or a specialty pharmacy, this training can transform how you deliver value to patients and how your pharmacy contributes to improved outcomes in chronic disease care.
Ready to Get Started?
Enroll now in our comprehensive course. Learn how functional medicine’s patient-centred approach can reduce chronic disease burden and how your pharmacy team can integrate these principles into everyday workflow. Complete both the knowledge-based and application-based modules and you’ll be prepared to lead the way in modern pharmacy care.
Join us. Elevate your skill set. Transform your practice. Lead the future of pharmacy care with functional medicine.
