The Functional Vitamin, Supplement, and Nutrition Course – Justin Allan

*** Proof of Product ***

Exploring the Essential Features of “The Functional Vitamin, Supplement, and Nutrition Course – Justin Allan”

The Functional Vitamin, Supplement, and Nutrition Course is a complete instructional manual for the implementation of functional medicine principles into any practice. This course, presented in collaboration with Jenni Gallagher, APRN, is a complementary addition to our collection of functional medicine learning resources. Designed for the nurse practitioner who aims to understand key clinical and business concepts related to these in-demand services, participants will learn ways to improve patient well-being and increase revenue through a holistic care model.    

Course topics include:   

• How vitamins and supplements affect the human body  
• Lab testing, including the differences between “normal” and “optimal” values  
• The fundamentals of nutrition, including the importance of protein intake  
• The role of liver enzymes in metabolic health  
• Ways to improve glucose and insulin levels through nutritional support and supplementation  
• The value of low-carb diets for patients with glucose disorders  
• Tips for properly utilizing healthy fats in diet protocols  
• How to evaluate, monitor, and dose patients on a variety of vitamins and supplements including:
  • Omega-3 fatty acids  
  • Red yeast rice  
  • Berberine  
  • B vitamins  
  • Cobalt  
  • Vitamin D (including lab testing)  
  • Vitamin E  
  • Iron (including lab testing)  
  • Curcumin  
  • Black cumin seed oil  
  • GABA  
  • Oral glutathione  
• Utilizing informed consent  
• Tips for collaborating with vendors, including compounding pharmacies  
• Service pricing  

Interest in natural health remedies and integrative medical services is growing, and it is important for NPs to evolve their practice in tandem with these cultural shifts. Market research shows an uptick in the number of patients seeking professional supplement and vitamin support, providing NPs with exciting opportunities to expand their skill set and broaden the scope of their business. However, the rapidly expanding vitamin and supplement industry is rife with misinformation, meaning NPs have an obligation to get educated on safe and effective care protocols.     

This course is designed to help nurse practitioners become a trusted resource for vitamin and nutritional therapies. Get recommendations on a variety of evidence-based supplements and vitamins, explore core concepts related to nutritional medicine, and learn tips for improving your clinic’s bottom line. Experts will break down the connection between nutrition and metabolic health and explain how specific supplements can address a variety of health concerns.    

Plus, you will earn eight total CEU hours with four pharmacology hours, helping providers stay up to date with licensing and certification. Over six hours of video content features expert advice from Elite NP founder Justin Allan and Jenni Gallagher, APRN, plus built-in audio recordings for on-the-go learning. Participants will also receive a complementary informed consent template for clinical settings.

Course Curriculum

The Functional Vitamin, Supplement, and Nutrition Course

• Course Disclosure and Presentation Slides
• Course Pre-Test
• Section 1: Course Introduction
• Section 2: The Initial Visit, Diagnosis Codes, and Ordering Labs
• Section 3: Optimal Lab Value Discussed
• Section 4: Protein and the Diet, Amino Acids, and Optimal Protein Levels
• Section 5: Liver Enzymes and Their Optimal Values
• Section 5.1: Carbs, Glucose, and Insulin
• Section 6: Carbs Continued and Diabetic Medication Reduction
• Section 7: Diet Changes for the Glucose Sensitive Patient
• Section 8: Supplements to Improve Metabolic Function
• Section 9: The B Vitamins, Dosing, Use, and Lab Testing
• Section 10: Use of Cobalt, Vitamin D – Dosing and Evaluation
• Section 11: Vitamin E, Electrolytes, and Iron Introduction
• Section 12: Iron Continued, Lab Testing, Dosing, Types of Iron Supplements, Vitamin C, and Copper
• Section 13: Importance of Adequate Water Intake, Black Cumin Seed Oil, Curcumin, GABA, Glutathione, and L-Theanine
• Section 14: Luteolin, Chlorella, Melatonin, Milk Thistle, NAC, Resveratrol, and Valerian Root
• Section 15: General Tips and Recommendations for Supplementation and Vitamins
• Section 16: Final Thoughts and Clinical Conclusion
• Section 17: Informed Consent, Documentation, Compounding Pharmacies, and Supplement/Vitamin Suppliers
• Section 18: Clinic Costs, Pricing, Lab Considerations, and Ending
• Streaming Audio Lessons
• Additional Resources: Course References, Indemnification Clause, Informed Consent, and Additional Resources
• Course Post-Test
• Course Evaluation

The monitoring of nutritional and vitamin lab values, explained. 

Learn about nutritional support and its effect on metabolic health. 

We provide a list of supplements that are shown to improve metabolic health.

Get a comprehensive breakdown on a multitude of vitamins and the ways they impact multiple body systems.

Slides feature information on a multitude of evidence-based supplements and their dosing.

Providers will get educated on informed consent, documentation considerations, vitamin and supplement ordering, and pricing. 

A Message from Justin: 

More and more patients are looking to functional and integrative medicine to improve their health. People believe in natural and holistic healthcare interventions but want guidance from a trusted healthcare provider when opting for these treatments.  

Patients are sick of being handed another expensive pill with concerning side effects. Providing sound nutritional advice and evidence-based supplement and vitamin recommendations can help reduce patient costs and improve clinical outcomes without the drawbacks of mainstream pharmaceuticals.   

The vitamin and supplement industry is valued at over $100 billion and shows no signs of slowing down! Given the increased demand, it’s crucial for nurse practitioner entrepreneurs to take advantage of this buzzy medical niche. Utilize vitamins and supplements in your practice to broaden revenue streams and improve clinical outcomes! 

Please see the full list of alternative group-buy courses available here: https://lunacourse.com/shop/