SEL 0917 - Functional Medicine 1: Introduction to Functional Medicine and Laboratory Testing

This class will introduce the student to the history, principles, scientific evidence and application of Functional Medicine in a clinical setting. An outline of functional medicine consisting of the patient history, physical examination findings, and various subjective and objective assessments will be presented for the student. Additionally, functional laboratory evaluations covering routine serum biomarkers and advanced screenings will be covered throughout the lecture along with nutritional and lifestyle intervention. Students will learn fundamental concepts regarding preventive care, early detection of clinical imbalance, and strategies to manage complex, chronic disease.

Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 15

Credits: 1
Prerequisites: AN 0510
Corequisites: None
Repeatable (# of times)
0
Grade Type
Pass/No Pass