THE ACADEMY OF
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Empire Medical Training offers 14+ CME-accredited functional medicine certification courses including IV therapy certification, peptide therapy training, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, medical weight loss, hair loss and PRP therapies, allergy testing, heavy metal detoxification, precision nutrition, and sexual dysfunction treatments. All courses feature hands-on training with live patients led by board-certified physicians.

Admissions to Empire's Academy of Functional Medicine are open to physicians (MD/DO), nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), registered nurses (RNs), dentists, and other licensed healthcare professionals. No specific functional medicine background is required to begin training.

Yes. All Empire Medical Training functional medicine courses are Category 1 CME-accredited through the AMA, ANCC, and ADA. Participants receive nationally recognized certificates upon completion that support credentialing and malpractice insurance requirements.

Absolutely. Nurse practitioners are among the fastest-growing group of functional medicine providers. Empire's courses are designed for NPs seeking to add IV therapy, peptide therapy, hormone replacement, weight loss, and other regenerative treatments to their scope of practice.

IV therapy certification trains healthcare professionals to administer intravenous nutrient therapies including vitamin drips, NAD+ infusions, and hydration protocols. Empire's IV therapy training course is open to physicians, NPs, PAs, and nurses, and includes hands-on practice with live patients plus CME credits.

Yes. Empire's peptide therapy training course covers the clinical application of therapeutic peptides for anti-aging, tissue repair, weight management, and cognitive enhancement. The course includes evidence-based protocols, dosing guidelines, and hands-on training with CME accreditation.

In-person functional medicine courses feature live patient hands-on training at locations nationwide, while virtual courses offer livestreamed interactive sessions with physician instructors from anywhere. Both formats are CME-accredited and include pre-course materials, certification, and post-training support through Empire's Live Mentor program.

Individual functional medicine certification courses typically run 1–2 days for in-person workshops. You can complete a single course like IV therapy certification in a weekend, or pursue the full Academy of Functional Medicine curriculum over several months by attending multiple courses at your own pace.

Empire's regenerative medicine courses include PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy, hormone pellet insertion, peptide therapy, stem cell applications, sexual dysfunction treatments, and hair restoration procedures. Each course combines didactic instruction with hands-on clinical training.

Empire provides extensive post-training support including the exclusive Live Mentor™ program with weekly interactive sessions led by physician instructors, access to the online educational portal with procedure videos and resources, vendor partnerships for supplies, business and marketing training, and a professional community of over 200,000 graduates.