KICP Level One Certification

Welcome to the Kalish Institute Certified Practitioner - Level 1 program. This comprehensive certification program consists of four essential modules designed to empower health practitioners like you to launch successful telehealth or brick-and-mortar functional medicine clinics.

Our Level 1 certification program equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of functional medicine. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of specific areas or seeking a complete framework for your new career, our courses are tailored to meet your needs.

Highlights:

• Lab-Based Practice: Explore the fundamentals of lab-based functional medicine, including the selection of the best lab tests and the interpretation of results. Learn how to create effective health plans incorporating lifestyle changes and proven supplement protocols.
• Systematic Approach: We believe in the concept of the "system of systems." Our courses illustrate how our three-body systems model can be applied to your patient practice. Delve into the Neuroendocrine, GI, and Detoxification systems through essential tests such as adrenal hormones, GI/microbiome analysis, and organic acids/metabolomics panels. This proven system has been the foundation of functional medicine practitioners for over 45 years and has been updated with the latest scientific findings by our research and development team.
• Lifestyle-Based Healing: Discover how chronic diseases can be prevented through the adoption of healthy lifestyle habits. We teach you how to combine lab-based supplement programs with lifestyle change prescriptions to reverse chronic diseases and establish a wellness-based practice model. We provide all the necessary knowledge for lab interpretation and patient education materials to simplify complex concepts for your patients.

KICP Level One Certification Includes:

• Adrenal Protocol Design: Decode the DUTCH, HUMAP, and salivary Adrenal Stress Profiles.
• GI Protocol Design: Master the decoding of the Microbiome and interpret GI testing. 
• Female Hormone Protocol Design: Interpret pre- and post-menopausal hormone panels.
• Organic Acids Protocol Design: Learn to decode the NutrEval, OMX, and OAT tests and design impactful, lab-based protocols.

Certification Benefits: Upon completion of your coursework, you will receive a KICP-L1 Certificate. Showcase your credentials on your website and inform your patient base about your training through email and social media.