FirstLine Therapy® Certification Program:
Transform Your Practice as You Help Patients Transform Their Lives
Improve Health Outcomes and Your Bottom Line with FirstLine Therapy
Presenters: Mike Katke, Christopher Katke, Lyra Heller, MA,
Kristi Hughes, ND
Certification Levels | Dates | Schedule | Register
Overview:
Unhealthy lifestyles are the underlying cause of many chronic yet preventable health problems.
Numerous national health organizations now recommend Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC)—healthy eating, exercise, appropriate nutrition, and stress reduction—as a fundamental treatment for a wide variety of common conditions, such as:
|
|
But many practitioners find that time constraints, financial pressures, or lack of appropriate tools and training make it difficult to address lifestyle issues in everyday clinical practice.
FirstLine Therapy (FLT) is a turn-key TLC program that offers a practical system that saves practitioners time and helps make TLC clinically effective and financially rewarding. This 3 ½-day, intensive educational seminar gives you the training and tools to implement a successful TLC program in your clinical setting.
Training Format
The FirstLine Therapy Certification Program is presented in an interactive format that combines lectures with practice sessions in which participants will have the opportunity to learn and master the use of FLT tools.
We’ve structured this seminar with components for both Healthcare Practitioners (licensed healthcare practitioners with responsibility to prescribe lifestyle therapy, medical foods, or dietary supplements) and key practice staff members called Lifestyle Educators who will help educate, motivate, and monitor patients.
Certain sessions are designed specifically for each group, while some breakout sessions offer a selection of educational opportunities based on interest or pre-existing knowledge. Upon successful test completion, framed certificates will be awarded to attendees.
Key Takeaways:
- Overview of the FLT program
- Mastering the use of FLT tools and materials to evaluate and educate patients
- Building and expanding existing health knowledge and coaching skills
- Integrating TLC counseling for long-term health into a clinical practice
- Becoming familiar with therapeutic nutritional protocols based on research and effective outcomes
- Learning practice strategies and clinical pearls from FLT practitioners
- Discovering how to educate patients about eating plans that work for quick results and lifelong success
- Implementing tools for screening and tracking progress
- Condition management and the natural pharmacy
- Creating a productive office, business model, and financial structure
- Promoting FLT in the community to attract patients
A win-win for your patients and for you!
Don’t miss this
opportunity for FLT Certification...Register today by calling 1-800-692-9400 !
1. Healthcare Practitioners
Who should attend: Licensed healthcare practitioners with responsibility to
prescribe lifestyle therapy, medical foods, or dietary supplements.
Learn to integrate FLT into your current practice including: how to prescribe and counsel patients regarding diet and lifestyle changes, use FLT tools and materials to evaluate and educate your patients, create a productive office and financial structure, and promote FLT in your community.
Many healthcare practitioners find that a qualified Lifestyle Educator helps
make their FLT program more successful—providing hands-on support to
educate and coach patients on the eating plan and better lifestyle habits.
2. Lifestyle Educators
Who should attend: Any RN, RD, CCN, LPN, or other licensed or nonlicensed
individual with previous experience in health coaching or
consulting.
Build and expand existing health knowledge and coaching skills. Learn how to use FLT tools to educate and inspire clients regarding diet and lifestyle changes, and how to use BIA for screening and tracking progress.
A framed certificate showing Certification in FLT will be awarded based on successful completion of the test!
Additional Training for Key Staff
Program Coordinators
Office managers, administrators, and key office staff can also
help you implement and maintain a successful FLT program by assisting in critical flow
functions as a Program Coordinator. Online training includes four two-hour training
sessions over four weeks, delivered exclusively in a Webinar format for ease of viewing for
up to one year. Covers fundamental program elements, FLT tools, and how to work with
healthcare practitioners and key personnel on implementing FLT in clinical practice.
Program Coordinators do not receive FLT Certification.
Click here for more information on FLT Program Coordinator training
| January 15 - 18, 2009 | San Antonio, TX |  Travel Info |
| February 5 - 8, 2009 | Phoenix, AZ | Travel Info |
| April 2 - 5, 2009 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Travel Info |
| April 30 - May 3, 2009 | Boston, MA |
| Thursday | ||
| 7:30 - 8:00 | REGISTRATION | |
| 8:00 - 9:30 | Introduction to Implementing FLT | |
| 9:30 - 10:00 | BREAK | |
| 10:00 - 12:00 | Your FLT Business Plan | |
| 12:00 - 1:30 | LUNCH | |
| 1:30 - 3:00 | Art of Coaching: Sustaining the FLT Relationship | |
| 3:00 - 3:30 | BREAK | |
| 3:30 - 5:30 | Breakout Sessions: Intro to Nutritional Protocol Development for Lifestyle Educators Nutitional Protocol Development & Clinical Studies for Healthcare Practitioners OR Advanced FLT Protocols |
|
| Friday | ||
| 6:30 - 8:00 | Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) | |
| 8:00 - 9:30 | FLT Screening Exam | |
| 9:30 - 10:00 | BREAK | |
| 10:00 - 12:00 | Breakout Sessions: Introductory BIA Interpretation OR Advanced BIA, FLT Case Reviews & FLT Physical Exams |
|
| 12:00 - 1:30 | LUNCH | |
| 1:30 - 3:00 | Breakout Sessions: Rapport & Coaching Skills OR Advanced FLT Supplement Protocols | |
| 3:00 - 3:30 | BREAK | |
| 3:30 - 5:30 | FLT Patient Intake & Role Playing |
|
| Saturday | ||
| 8:00 - 9:00 | FLT Food Plan | |
| 9:00 - 9:45 | Putting It All Together—Key FLT Program Components | |
| 9:45 - 10:00 | BREAK | |
| 10:00 - 12:00 | Using FLT Forms & Menu Planning | |
| 12:00 - 1:30 | LUNCH | |
| 1:30 - 3:00 | Breakout Sessions: Creating Individualized FLT Food Plans OR FLT Case Management & Condition Overviews | |
| 3:00 - 3:30 | BREAK | |
| 3:30 - 5:30 | Stress Management Tools & Protocols | |
| 6:00 - 8:00 | Reception | |
| Sunday | ||
| 8:00 - 9:30 | FLT Marketing, Business Plan & Center of Excellence Criteria | |
| 9:30 - 10:00 | BREAK | |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Completing Initial Visit, FLT Treatment Plan & Establishing Follow-up | |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | FLT Implementation Plan, Test Discussion, Q&A | |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Conducting FLT Group Sessions & Presentations | |
| Healthcare Provider | $549.00 (+GST in Canada) |
| Lifestyle Educator | $449.00 (+GST in Canada) |
| Repeat Attendance | $349.00 (+GST in Canada) |
| Program Coordinator | $125.00 (+GST in Canada) ONLINE ONLY |
Registration Information:
Call Metagenics Customer Service to register: 1-800-692-9400
To register in Canada please call 1-800-268-6200
NO REGISTRATION AT THE DOOR
Cancellation notice must be received five working days prior to the seminar to be eligible for a refund.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:
Kristi Hughes, ND
Dr. Hughes is a graduate of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. In 1997, she founded the Center of Natural Healing Arts, which has clinic sites in Minnesota providing various modalities of natural health care in an integrated clinic environment. Dr. Hughes also currently serves as the Secretary of the Minnesota Association of Naturopathic Physicians that addresses the political needs of naturopathic medicine. She has implemented a very successful FirstLine Therapy program in her own practice and provides practical advice from firsthand experience.
Lyra Heller, MA
Lyra is an anthropologist with 35 years of experience and expertise
in the areas of complementary and alternative medicine. She is also
a co-founder of Metagenics, Inc., a life sciences company and leading
developer and manufacturer of science-based nutraceuticals and
medical foods sold to healthcare practitioners worldwide. At
Metagenics, Lyra takes a leadership role in the formulation and
development of herbal formulas, while educating healthcare
professionals worldwide on the benefits of combining natural
systems of healing with conventional medical practice. A board
member of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Lyra
also maintains a private consulting practice in Los Angeles, CA, and
is the co-author of Good for You! Smart Choices for Hormone Health!
Christopher Katke
As a co-founder of Metagenics, Inc. with over 25 years of experience
in the field of natural medicine, Chris has been involved in every
aspect of the dietary supplement industry. Key areas of focus for
Chris have been patient education and the translation of current
nutritional science into clinical practice. Chris lectures extensively
and has helped both practitioners and patients realize the
powerful health-changing benefits of optimizing the nutrition-lifestyle-
mind-body relationship. Currently, Chris works as a
nutrition and lifestyle coach, implementing the FirstLine
Therapy program in Southern California.
Mike Katke
Mike’s international career as a nutritional consultant in the
healthcare industry spans over 25 years. Mike developed FirstLine Therapy in conjunction with a wide variety of leading
healthcare practitioners in clinical settings. Mike lectures
frequently throughout the U.S. and worldwide on the clinical
application of functional nutrition, and is regarded for his
professionalism and astute understanding of the needs of
today's healthcare practitioners and their patients. He currently
serves as the Vice President of Medical Marketing at
Metagenics, Inc., which he co-founded.