Mini Master in GI-MAP & Microbiome Diagnostic Strategies
Master GI-MAP stool testing interpretation to identify gut pathogens, assess microbiome health, and design targeted gut restoration protocols.
Clinically reviewed by Nico Salvador Lapidez, RND & Maria Krista A. Pinol, MD, RN
Metabolic & Autoimmune Reviewer • Medical Director & Lead Clinical Reviewer
About This Program
Master GI-MAP stool testing interpretation to identify gut pathogens, assess microbiome health, and design targeted gut restoration protocols.
Who Is This For?
Nutritionists, health coaches, and functional practitioners who want to use GI-MAP testing to identify gut infections, dysbiosis, and inflammatory markers in clients with chronic digestive complaints.
Career Outcomes
- Gut health specialist offering GI-MAP interpretation and protocol design
- Functional nutrition consultant for SIBO, candida, and parasite cases
- Microbiome health practitioner supporting digestive disorder recovery
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of gastrointestinal physiology
- Foundational knowledge of the human microbiome
Program Details
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the GI-MAP & Microbiome Diagnostic Strategies program
Who is this certification for?
This program is for health coaches, dietitians, and integrative practitioners who work with clients suffering from IBS, SIBO, candida overgrowth, or chronic digestive issues and want to use GI-MAP data to guide interventions.
What are the prerequisites?
A basic understanding of GI physiology and the human microbiome is recommended. No prior stool testing experience is required.
How is the exam conducted?
The exam is a timed online assessment featuring real-world GI-MAP case interpretations and clinical protocol design questions. An 80% passing score is required.
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