Functional Medicine Certification (FMP-C) by EliteNP
Functional Medicine Certification (FMP-C) by EliteNP
Advance Your Clinical Expertise. Address the Root Cause. Transform Patient Outcomes.
Fitzgerald Health Education Associates has partnered with The Elite Nurse Practitioner to bring you the Functional Medicine Certification, a comprehensive program designed for nurse practitioners, physician associates, and advanced practice providers who want to integrate evidence-informed functional medicine into everyday clinical practice.
As chronic disease continues to rise, patients are seeking providers who look beyond symptom management to identify and address the underlying causes of illness. This certification equips you with the knowledge and clinical tools to combine the best of Western medicine with evidence-based functional medicine strategies, allowing you to deliver more personalized, patient-centered care.
Upon successful completion, you’ll earn the Functional Medicine Practitioner–Certified (FMP-C) credential, demonstrating your advanced training in functional medicine and your commitment to improving long-term patient outcomes.
What You’ll Learn
This comprehensive certification takes you from foundational concepts to advanced clinical application, providing practical strategies you can immediately implement in practice.
The curriculum includes:
- Foundations of Functional Medicine
- Root-Cause Assessment and Clinical Frameworks
- Advanced Laboratory Interpretation
- Gut Health and Microbiome Optimization
- Hormone Health and Optimization
- Metabolic Dysfunction and Chronic Disease Management
- Nutritional and Lifestyle Medicine
- Detoxification and Environmental Health
- Personalized Treatment Planning
- Clinical Case Studies and Real-World Application
- Building and Growing a Functional Medicine Practice
Throughout the program, you’ll strengthen your ability to identify the root causes of complex health conditions, interpret advanced laboratory testing, develop individualized treatment plans, and improve patient outcomes using an integrative approach.
More Than Clinical Education
Providing functional medicine services requires more than clinical expertise.
This certification also helps you:
- Successfully integrate functional medicine into your existing practice
- Develop efficient patient workflows
- Build a sustainable cash-based or hybrid practice
- Expand your clinical service offerings
- Differentiate your practice in a competitive healthcare market
- Create long-term value for both patients and your organization
Whether you’re adding functional medicine to primary care, specialty practice, or launching an independent clinic, you’ll gain practical business strategies designed for today’s healthcare environment.
Program Highlights
- Earn the Functional Medicine Practitioner–Certified (FMP-C) credential upon successful completion
- 95 Continuing Education (CE) Hours
- 24 RX Hours
- Fully online and self-paced
- Evidence-informed curriculum developed specifically for advanced practice providers
- Practical, case-based learning with immediate clinical application
- Expert faculty actively practicing functional medicine
- Business education to help launch and scale a successful functional medicine practice
Who Should Enroll
This certification is ideal for:
- Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
- Physician Associates (PAs)
- Advanced Practice Providers
- Primary Care Providers
- Independent Practice Owners
- Clinicians seeking to expand into functional medicine
- Providers looking to enhance care for patients with chronic disease
Whether you’re new to functional medicine or looking to deepen your expertise, this program provides the education, confidence, and practical skills needed to integrate root-cause medicine into your clinical practice.
By combining comprehensive clinical education with real-world business strategies, the Functional Medicine Certification prepares you to deliver personalized, evidence-informed care while expanding your professional opportunities and helping patients achieve better long-term health outcomes.