Functional Medicine CE

Foundations in Functional Medicine

Part 1

The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) is the global leader for functional medicine education and training. In this part of the program, pharmacists are introduced to foundational functional medicine principles and tools that will enable them to assess disease status through a systems biology lens. IFM Educators present engaging modules and case studies that provide participants with the necessary skills to apply root cause principles that promote optimal health and well-being. By the end of Part 1, pharmacists will have the skills to design personalized treatment plans based on the principles of the Functional Medicine Matrix. The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) is the global leader for functional medicine education and training. In this part of the program, pharmacists are introduced to foundational functional medicine principles and tools that will enable them to assess disease status through a systems biology lens. IFM Educators present engaging modules and case studies that provide participants with the necessary skills to apply root cause principles that promote optimal health and well-being. By the end of Part 1, pharmacists will have the skills to design personalized treatment plans based on the principles of the Functional Medicine Matrix.

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and Nutraceutical Management

Part 2

Delve into the intricate relationship between medications and nutrition status and how it impacts disease state and medication management. Pharmacists will explore topics such as drug-induced nutrient depletions (DIND), drug-nutrient interactions (DNI), and drug-herb interactions (DHI) using case-based learning. This part of the program is specifically tailored to address highly prescribed classes of medications including oral contraceptives, Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), Statins, Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). Pharmacists will learn how to apply a functional medicine lens to medication therapy management and play an active role in patient nutraceutical management.

Course Material

Root Cause Approaches to Medication Therapy Management

1 Hour - Non CE

Introduction to Functional Medicine: Redefining Disease Applied Systems Medicine

By Mark Hyman, MD, IFM Faculty

Functional medicine is a philosophic and methodologic approach to treating disease and restoring optimal well-being that looks at root causes and why disease is occurring in each individual. Using proprietary tools developed by IFM, we will discuss and outline the methodologic rationale for the functional medicine model and pave the path forward.

Learning Objectives

Distinguish the key differences between conventional medicine and functional medicine.
Clarify how a systems-based approach can effectively treat illness and promote wellness.
Broadly understand how to apply concepts of personalized, whole- person care for patients with chronic disease.

1 Hour

Introduction to Functional Medicine: Redefining Disease Applied Systems Medicine

By Patrick Hanaway, MD, IFM Faculty

Learning Objectives

Distinguish the key differences between conventional medicine and functional medicine.
Clarify how a systems-based approach can effectively treat illness and promote wellness.
Broadly understand how to apply concepts of personalized, whole- person care for patients with chronic disease.

2 Hours

Mapping the Territory: Using the Functional Medicine Matrix Model

By Kristi Hughes, ND, IFM Faculty

Participants will be guided through a variety of exercises to build on their understanding of how to use the Functional Medicine Timeline and Matrix and identify the Antecedent, Triggers and Mediator (ATM) factors of disease. Participants will also focus on the “Assimilation Node” of the Functional Medicine Matrix in a case study that will explore irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) from a functional perspective.

Learning Objectives

Understand and apply the Functional Medicine operating system and GOTOIT heuristic for patient management.
Apply knowledge of antecedents, triggers, and mediators while gathering the medical history.
Recognize the seven core clinical imbalances.

2 Hour

Clinical Integration and the Functional Medicine Matrix

By Robert Luby, MD, IFM Faculty

A systems biology approach can provide deeper insight into chronic disease. Within that framework, it must be understood that chronic diseases are entities as unique and diverse as those whose lives they affect. A single ‘diagnosis’ may, in fact, be due to a multitude of different etiologies, and those specific etiologies can vary from person to person. In this module, participants will explore the diagnosis of fatigue and how to explain the potential underlying causes to patients.

Learning Objectives

Utilize IFM’s clinical tools that have been introduced.
Begin to effectively apply IFM’s GOTOIT methodology to patient care.
Apply an optimal sequence of clinical interventions suited for clinicians new to functional medicine.

1 Hour

Exploring the Scope of Practice for Pharmacists in Functional Medicine

By Melody Hartzler, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, ABAAHP

Learning Objectives

Explore the role of pharmacists in healthcare and the evolving landscape of pharmacy practice.
Discuss the integration of functional medicine principles into pharmacy practice.
Outline the scope of practice for pharmacists in functional medicine, including patient assessment, treatment planning, education, and documentation.
Identify challenges and opportunities for pharmacists practicing functional medicine, such as education/training needs, regulatory considerations, and integration into healthcare systems.
Highlight case studies and success stories of pharmacists effectively practicing functional medicine.

3 Hours

Layering Functional Medicine into Medication Therapy Management

By Melody Hartzler, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, ABAAHP, and Lara Zakaria, PharmD, MS, CNS, CDN, IFMCP

The program will begin with a brief review of the current Medication Therapy Management (MTM) process, including billing and comparing MTM to other types of pharmacist provided services. The larger part of this section will demonstrate key functional medicine concepts that can be layered into MTM encounters.

Learning Objectives

Explore the role of pharmacists in healthcare and the evolving landscape of pharmacy practice.
Define, compare, and contrast medication therapy management (MTM) with comprehensive medication management (CMM) & disease state management (DSM).
Review the pharmacists' patient care process relative to delivering MTM within the functional medicine framework
Demonstrate the impact of intestinal permeability and dysbiosis on cardiometabolic disease.
Apply functional medicine concepts to MTM cardiometabolic patient cases

3 Hours

Clinical Opportunities for DIND & Nutraceutical Interactions: Defining Drug-Nutrient Interactions, Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletions, Drug-Herb Interactions

By Lara Zakaria, PharmD, MS, CNS, CDN, IFMCP

Learning Objectives

Define basics of nutritional counseling and assessment in managing patients with chronic disease taking medications within the context of a functional medicine framework.
Outline a holistic approach to medication management and define drug-nutrient interactions (DNI).
Identify opportunities for nutritional supplementation to support patients taking medications for chronic disease.
Describe drug-induced nutrient depletions (DIND) as part of medication management.
Outline a holistic medication management approach that layers DNI considerations within the context of a functional medicine framework.
Identify opportunities for leveraging foundational diet and lifestyle or supplementation to support patients taking medications
Describe an evidence-based approach to disease-state and medication management that includes assessment of drug-herb interactions (DHI).
Outline evidence for safe and effective herbal recommendations when appropriate in management of patients taking medications for chronic disease.
Identify evidence-informed and safe opportunities for using nutraceuticals to minimize risks and side effects of medications when appropriate.

2 Hours

Maximizing Medication Efficacy Through Nutraceuticals

By Lara Zakaria, PharmD, MS, CNS, CDN, IFMCP

Learning Objectives

Describe an evidence-based approach to disease-state and medication management that incorporates the concepts of DNI, DIND, and DHI using a case-based example.
Outline a comprehensive medication management approach in oral contraceptives (OCPs), dyslipidemia, GERD, and depression with a functional medicine lens.
Identify opportunities for integrating aspects of DNI, DHI, and DIND within the scope of practice of pharmacists using a functional medicine lens for medication therapy management and working within a collaborative team to support evidence-based de-escalation.

20 Downloadable PDFs

Included Toolkit Documents

Included Institute of Functional Medicine Toolkit Documents

Cardiometabolic Food Plan
Cardiometabolic Food Plan - Bibliography
Cardiometabolic Food Plan - Comprehensive Guide
Cardiometabolic Food Plan - Weekly Planner and Recipes
Core Food Plan
Core Food Plan - Bibliography
Core Food Plan - Comprehensive Guide
Core Food Plan - Weekly Planner and Recipes
Core Food Plan - Vegan
Core Food Plan - Vegetarian
Diet, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Journal - 1 Day
FNE ABCD Order Form
Functional Nutrition Fundamentals - Eating Your Way to Better Health
IFM - Functional Medicine Tree
IFM - GOTOIT
IFM - Matrix - Clinical
IFM - Matrix - Teaching
IFM - Timeline - Clinical
Medical Symptoms Questionnaire
Suggestions for Better Sleep

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