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SIBO Simplified
A practical clinical guide for busy providers
Clinical confidence and clarity for everyday SIBO conversations — when to test, how to talk about it, and how to guide patients safely — without getting lost in advanced GI protocols or functional-medicine overwhelm.
1 hr
CME/CE credit
On-demand
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$391 CE/CME · on-demand access
No functional medicine background required
Session outline
5 sections · 60 min
1
What SIBO is — and isn’t
2
Symptom patterns to know
3
When testing makes sense
4
Responding to requests
5
Where SIBO fits in
Taught by Dr. Melody Hartzler, PharmD
The gap
SIBO is everywhere online — and rarely taught in training
Patients arrive convinced SIBO explains their symptoms. In a 15-minute visit, you have to decide whether to test, refer, reassure, or redirect — often without ever being trained on any of it.
Your patient scenario
What walks in the door
Convinced SIBO is behind every symptom
Bloating, IBS-type symptoms, constipation, or diarrhea
Testing requests driven by social media
A 15-minute visit to test, refer, reassure, or redirect
Fear of missing something — or over-testing
What you need
What you’ll be able to do
Know when SIBO is actually clinically relevant
Respond confidently and professionally to requests
Avoid unnecessary testing while validating concerns
Set realistic expectations on testing and treatment
Guide patients thoughtfully — without GI overwhelm
What’s covered
Four clinical foundations for SIBO conversations
01
Understand SIBO
A clear, clinician-friendly explanation of what SIBO is — and what it isn’t — that you can use with patients.
02
Test Appropriately
When breath testing makes sense and when it doesn’t — plus limitations, false positives, and recurrence.
03
Respond to Requests
Scripts and language that validate patient concerns without overpromising a diagnosis or a fix.
04
See the Bigger Picture
Where SIBO fits among motility, diet, medications, and stress — and why symptoms so often recur.
Why this course was created
“Patients are asking about SIBO more than ever — and most clinicians were never trained on how to evaluate, test, or even talk about it.”
SIBO has become one of the most discussed — and misunderstood — GI topics on social media. This focused, one-hour program helps you cut through the noise, recognize when SIBO is clinically relevant, and respond confidently and professionally — without getting lost in advanced GI protocols or functional-medicine overwhelm.
Dr. Melody Hartzler, PharmD
Course instructor
Who this is for
Built for busy providers
No advanced training required — just a practical framework you can use in your very next clinic day.
PAs, NPs, Pharmacists & Primary Care
Handling SIBO conversations well within a short visit.
Outpatient & Family Medicine
Providers practicing in outpatient or family medicine settings.
Clinicians Seeing GI Symptoms
Patients with bloating, IBS-type symptoms, constipation, or diarrhea.
Curious About Functional GI
Interested in functional GI concepts but unsure where to start.
Overwhelmed by Influencer Content
Navigating influencer-driven GI content and patient expectations.
New to SIBO
No prior functional or integrative medicine training required.
Session outline · 60 minutes
What you’ll learn
A practical, time-efficient hour — from what SIBO is to how to talk about it.
1
What SIBO Actually Is — and Isn’t 10 min
A clear, clinician-friendly explanation you can use directly with patients.
2
Symptom Patterns That Raise Suspicion 12 min
The common presentations that point toward SIBO — and how to differentiate it from other GI conditions.
3
When Testing Makes Sense (and When It Doesn’t) 15 min
Breath-testing basics without unnecessary complexity, plus realistic expectations around limitations, false positives, and recurrence.
4
Responding to Patient-Driven Requests 13 min
Scripts and language that validate concerns without overpromising, so you can redirect confidently.
5
Where SIBO Fits in the Bigger GI Picture 10 min
Motility, diet, medications, and stress — and why symptoms so often persist or recur.
The takeaway
You’ll walk away with
Clear decision-making guidance for SIBO
Better patient communication and ready-to-use scripts
Confidence knowing when to test — and when not to
Practical tools you can use in your very next clinic day
PharmD
Course instructor
Dr. Melody Hartzler
Functional Medicine Pharmacist · Founder, Functional Medicine CE
Dr. Melody Hartzler is a functional medicine pharmacist and the founder of Functional Medicine CE. She trains PAs, NPs, pharmacists, and primary care clinicians to bring practical, evidence-informed functional medicine into everyday practice — translating complex GI, hormone, and metabolic topics into clear, clinically usable frameworks for busy providers.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for CE/CME credit?
This one-hour on-demand course offers CE/CME credit for pharmacists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, physician assistants, and physicians. Credit is provided through our accredited continuing education partner.
Do I need prior functional medicine training?
No. This is a practical, foundational course built for busy clinicians with no prior functional or integrative background — everything is explained in clinically relevant terms.
Is this an advanced GI or microbiome deep-dive?
No. This isn’t a GI fellowship or a deep microbiome course. It’s practical, clinically grounded, and designed for immediate application in your next clinic day.
Is this live or on-demand?
This program is now available on-demand. Watch anytime and earn 1 hour of CE/CME, with lifetime access to the recording.
Feel confident when patients ask about SIBO
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