Course Description

The Functional Lab Testing for Health Coaches Specialist Certification teaches you everything you need to know about helping clients’ choose the right lab tests and make informed decisions for disease prevention and health monitoring.


Course Instructors

Instructor Jennifer Sweenie

Jennifer is a journalist, Certified Primal Health Coach, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and health-supportive chef with 15 years of experience in the health and wellness space. She is a health reporter for the Epoch Times and blogs for myPrimalCoach.com. Jennifer has previously worked in editorial for Good Housekeeping magazine and as a contributor to Cooking Light’s Ask a Nutritionist column. Her recipes have appeared in Paleo magazine and on the Today Show. Her writing has appeared in Health Digest, Tasting Table, and The Daily Meal. Jennifer is Vice Chairman of the Board of Slow Food NYC and has served on the Board of Directors for the Farm-to-Consumer Foundation.

Instructor Dr. Ken Berry

Dr. Ken Berry is a family physician who has been practicing medicine since 2003. He is the author of the bestselling book Lies My Doctor Told Me and a passionate advocate of health on his YouTube channel, where he has over 2 million subscribers. Along with his online presence, he is active in the keto community and is best known for his direct, no-nonsense approach to health and wellness. His mission is to bring an end to the obesity and type II diabetes epidemics, along with bringing awareness to such issues as thyroid health and hormone optimization.

Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome and Learning Outcomes

    2. Meet Your Instructors

    1. Disclaimer and Copyright Notice

    2. Support

    1. Chapter Overview

    2. Quick Facts

    3. Lab Testing and Data Tracking 101

    4. Pros and Cons of Consumer-Directed Testing

    5. Using Lab Testing and Data Tracking with Your Clients

    6. Baseline Testing: What Is a Metabolically Healthy Person?

    7. Chapter Summary and References

    8. Chapter 1 Exam

    1. Chapter Overview

    2. Quick Facts

    3. The Importance of Staying Within Scope

    4. Scope of Practice for Health Coaches

    5. How to Communicate with Your Clients

    6. Case Studies

    7. Chapter Summary and References

    8. Chapter 2 Exam

    1. Chapter Overview

    2. Quick Facts

    3. What Is a Metabolic Panel?

    4. Common Biomarkers Tested in a Metabolic Panel

    5. When and Why You May Suggest a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel to Your Client

    6. Case Studies

    7. Chapter Summary and References

    8. Chapter 3 Exam

    1. Chapter Overview

    2. Quick Facts

    3. What Is a Lipid Panel?

    4. Common Biomarkers Testing in a Lipid Panel

    5. When and Why You May Suggest a Lipid Panel to Your Client

    6. Case Studies

    7. Chapter Summary and References

    8. Chapter 4 Exam

About this course

  • 74 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

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