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Adrenal & Cortisol Testing

Develop expertise in Module M1 — Adrenal & Cortisol Assessment & Client Intake, Module M2 — Adrenal & Cortisol Interpretation & Analysis, and Module M3 — Adrenal & Cortisol Protocol Design. This comprehensive credential program prepares you to practice as a certified Adrenal & Cortisol Testing professional through evidence-based methodologies and practical application.

37 Modules (All Tiers)134 Lessons (All Tiers)8-12 Hours (AFC)6 Credentials AvailableSelf-Paced

What You'll Learn

Upon completion, graduates will be able to:

  • Add adrenal & cortisol testing as a revenue-generating specialty
  • Interpret specialized data with clinical precision
  • Expand scope of services within existing practice
  • Position as a go-to expert in a high-demand niche

Credential Pathway

6 of 6 tiers available for Adrenal & Cortisol Testing

1
AFCAccelerated Foundation Credential
2
MDMini Diploma
3
PPDProfessional Practitioner Diploma
4
APDAdvanced Professional Diploma
5
MPDMaster Professional Diploma
6
FPDFellow Professional Diploma

Complete Curriculum

37 modules · 134 lessons
1

Module M1 — Adrenal & Cortisol Assessment & Client Intake

Mastering the First Session: Adrenal & Cortisol Testing Evaluation, History, and Screening

3 lessons45-55 min
2

Module M2 — Adrenal & Cortisol Interpretation & Analysis

Reading Adrenal & Cortisol Testing Results Through a Functional Lens

3 lessons45-55 min
3

Module M3 — Adrenal & Cortisol Protocol Design

From Assessment to Personalized Adrenal & Cortisol Testing Action Plans

3 lessons45-55 min
4

Module M4 — Adrenal & Cortisol Testing: The Core Specialty

Deep-Dive Into Adrenal & Cortisol Methodology and Practice

3 lessons45-55 min
5

Module M5 — Adrenal & Cortisol Practice Launch

Building a Profitable, Ethical Adrenal & Cortisol Testing Practice

3 lessons45-55 min

Career Pathways & Earning Potential

Professional opportunities at each credential level

AFC

Entry-level Adrenal & Cortisol Testing practitioner, wellness consultant

$35,000 – $55,000/year

MD

Certified Adrenal & Cortisol Testing specialist, group facilitator

$45,000 – $75,000/year

PPD

Senior Adrenal & Cortisol Testing practitioner, private practice owner

$60,000 – $95,000/year

APD

Advanced specialist, clinical supervisor, program director

$80,000 – $120,000/year

MPD

Master practitioner, training director, expert consultant

$100,000 – $150,000/year

FPD

Fellow, published authority, keynote speaker, academic faculty

$120,000 – $200,000+/year

Practice Modalities

Private 1:1 coaching & consulting
Group coaching programs
Online courses & digital products
Corporate wellness contracts
Clinical & healthcare settings
Speaking & workshops

Included with Your Credential

Group Coaching Sessions
Peer Community Access
Business Launch Guidance
Client Acquisition Framework

Earnings vary by experience, location, niche specialization, and individual effort. Figures represent typical market ranges for certified practitioners in the United States.

Program Methodology

Primary Framework:
C.U.R.V.E.
Secondary Framework:
P.U.L.S.E.

Progression Path:

CollectionUnderstandingRhythmVariationElevation

Program Director

Dr. Maria Krista A. Pinol

Dr. Maria Krista A. Pinol, MD, RN

Medical Director & Lead Clinical Reviewer

As the Lead Medical Reviewer, Dr. Pinol validates the clinical accuracy, diagnostic safety, and physiological frameworks of all medical tracking protocols taught within the curriculum. She oversees interpretation pathways for advanced endocrinology, complex toxicity, and regenerative therapies.

Program Details

6
Credential Tiers
37
Total Modules
134
Total Lessons
8-12
Hours (AFC)
CollegeCollege of Functional & Integrative Medicine
Delivery100% Online
PaceSelf-Paced
Passing Standard70%
AssessmentBoard Examination
Starting at (AFC)$97

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