YES. We are set up with the following certifying bodies, and we will gladly apply with any requested certifying body (we cannot guarantee approval, but we’ll try):

• NCCAOM
• Florida
• California

TOTAL PDA/CEU FOR THIS CERTIFICATION:

Core Foundations I & II combined = 20 PDA / CEU + each weekend module = 14 PDA / CEU for a combined total of 20 + (4×14) = 76 PDA / CEU.

Due to ongoing concerns with the Coronavirus pandemic, we have decided that for 2020-2021 we will do all courses ONLINE, via Zoom.

The best way to truly master this method is to put it into practice.  If you are consistent showing up for once weekly Clinical Rounds (via Zoom) where we work actual cases together, you will likely gain significant skill with minimal extra study.

Personal study time varies but a couple of focused hours a week to review recordings and read Chris’ materials should suffice to gain a significant grasp of the framework and process of 5EFM.

YES. We will have an exam at the end, however it will be a self-paced exam and you will do it on your own at home. You will be free to use the reference materials in completing the exam.

This is a certification program, meaning Chris is going to sign off on your expertise and promote you as one, as well as refer patients to you when the need arises (he already has one book generating a lot of interest from all over North America and there are a couple more in the pipeline).

Therefore, we expect you to attend live and be present for the training on the specified dates. 

Absolutely. We have THREE avenues for receiving mentorship and guidance both directly from Chris and senior practitioners and from the community at large:

Weekly Clinical Rounds  (attendance is required at least twice a month during the academic year you are in the program)

Conducted via video conference, these are in-depth case reviews where you get to submit cases for review and watch as Chris interactively works with other students to unpack and decipher root cause, then apply 5EFM therapeutics to the case.

When your case is scheduled for review, you will have the opportunity to be part of the dialogue and have any questions answered. 

These calls have become quite legendary, as together with students Chris has been able to solve very difficult cases and recommend very compact treatment plans that have led to major breakthroughs for patients.

In-Clinic Shadowing

A BONUS for certification students – Chris will set aside two shifts per month for 5EFM students to come to Houston and shadow him in clinic. A calendar to schedule your shadowing dates is provided inside the secure student portal.

Feedback from the dozens who have already shadowed has been consistently positive. You get to see firsthand both the clinical flow of Chris’ process, but also how the entire patient experience is structured in a way that inspires and motivates them to take their process seriously and follow clinical guidance set by the clinician.

This shadowing day alone is worth the price of the entire program, TBH. You’ll see why should you choose to take advantage of it.

Online Community

We have a closed Facebook group where students ask questions, share discoveries, and help each other gain clarity on cases as well as cross-refer to each other. You’ll love the “tribe” we’re assembling. It’s truly a group of like-minded and like-hearted practitioners looking to serve with integrity and lovingkindness.

Yes. You are required to submit 2 cases and complete the review of each in order to get your certification.

If for some reason you do not submit your cases or you do not complete the review of each case, you will still receive your CEU but you will not receive certification at the end of the year and will have to wait until the following year to get your certification (you will not have to retake the classes, but you will have to complete your case reviews before the end of the next academic year).

If, after 2 academic years, a student has not completed their required 2 case reviews, they will become ineligible for certification without re-registering for and re-taking the course.

You must attend at least 2 calls per month, however we strongly encourage you to attend as often as possible. These calls are roughly 1-2 hours in length (depending on how many cases are scheduled for review that day), and attending them regularly will lead to a siginificant acceleration in your progress as a clinician and clinic owner.

We have a list of books in the secure member portal. These books will serve to inform and guide but they are not manuals of the 5EFM system.

The 5EFM Clinical Manuals will be compiled and released sometime between 2021 and 2022.

We simply require that you are either:

1. A license-holder in your state or province for the type of medical care you provide (i.e. acupuncturist, naturopath, MD, etc.) OR…
2. You are a student in an accredited graduate program that will lead to attainment of a valid state-sanctioned license.

Exceptions MAY be made for special circumstances however these exceptions are at the sole discretion of the program directors and faculty.

Yes. You will receive access to a detailed reference guide outlining the exact supplements (including exact manufacturers) used in Chris’ clinic, along with general dosing guidelines.

On clinical rounds calls, you will become familiar with the supplement selections and dosing as applied to real-world cases as well.

Once you have paid the required fees, here’s what you receive:

1. Attendance and participation in all trainings during the academic year you are enrolled, along with certificates noting the PDA/CEU you will earn.
2. Access to all Clinical Rounds calls and recordings for the academic year you are enrolled.
3. The rights to shadow Chris in clinic for one shift at his clinic(s) in Houston (this expires at the end of the academic year).
4. Perpetual (“lifetime”) access to the recordings of the trainings you attended and any attached notes/resources.
5. Perpetual (“lifetime”) access to all supporting materials provided as part of your certification training.
6. Perpetual (“lifetime”) access to any bonus online training materials provided as part of your sign-up process.
7. Access to the 5EFM study group on Facebook (or wherever it may be) for as long as you are a member of either an active certification cohort OR a member of the society of distinguished alumni (more on that later).

Other benefits may be added as we go along, so don’t be surprised if we over-deliver. 😉

5-Element Functional Medicine is about simplicity and clarity and there is no reason why you will not be able to begin implementing the strategies and processes right away.

The whole point of this program is to empower us to help more people in more powerful and effective ways.

So… you are not only allowed, you are ENCOURAGED to start implementing and using this as soon as possible in your clinic. 

We have a very active and engaged community in our private Facebook group. Just drop your question or concern in there and you’ll receive positive, helpful support every time.

At this time we do not have a scholarship program. It’s something we will definitely look at in the future.

Here is our cancellation policy. No exceptions can be made to this policy:

1. You may request a a full refund, minus a $500 processing fee (people get paid to work for this company and they will have already done work to get things set up for you) as long as you do so prior to the start of the first class.
2. Cancellations before the full curriculum is completed will be refunded at a pro-rated amount based on the total fee / remaining CEU hours. Total fee = the total of either the single payment or the sum of payments on your payment plan.
3. Once you have started a module, you are no longer eligible for a refund on that module, and the CEU/PDA hours will not be counted in the pro-rated refund amount.