Biological Medicine for Practitioners
A certification course for healthcare practitioners
FAQ
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What is this course about?
Biological Medicine for Practitioners is for professionals working in the health and healthcare industries who wish to evolve their practice through the integration of Biological Medicine (BioMed). BioMed offers an innovative and holistic perspective on health and patient care as well as a range of diagnostic technologies and therapies not commonly utilized in conventional medicine. Through participation in all the online and in-person components of this course, attendees will gain foundational knowledge and understanding of biological medicine; well-rounded, hands-on experience with diagnostics and therapies; and the coaching support required to take patient care to the next level.
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Who is this course for?
This course is for health and healthcare professionals including Naturopathic Doctors, Medical Doctors, Registered Nurses, Functional Medicine Doctors and Practitioners, Dentists, Dietitians, Therapists, Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists, Health Coaches, Nutritionists, Fitness Instructors, and others working in related capacities.
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How much does this course cost?
The cost for one registrant is $2,600 for the in-person Biological Medicine for Practitioners Course. The prerequisite course, Introduction to Biological Medicine (fully online) is $200. If applicable, healthcare providers and/or technicians who work in the same organization/clinic/practice as the initial registrant and who wish to attend can register at the same time at the reduced rate of $1,500 per each additional registrant.
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Are there any discounts available?
Medical school graduates are able to access a 50% discount on the BioMed for Practitioners Certification Course as long as you enroll within one year of graduation. Proof of graduation required. Do you qualify for our Biological Medicine Network of Providers (BMN)? Anyone in our network of providers is eligible for a 10 percent discount on all BioMed courses. It's free to join the network. To see if you qualify for the network, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.marioninstitute.org/programs/biomed-programs/joinbmn/ To learn more or express interest in our discounts, please email Marion Institute BioMed Program Manager, Jessica Frank, at [email protected] or by phone at (508) 748-0816 ext. 115.
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Can I receive Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit for this course?
No, at this time we do not offer Continuing Medical Education credit.
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What does "certification" entail?
Participants who successfully complete all aspects of the Biological Medicine for Practitioners Certification Course will receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate recognizes that its holder has successfully completed this program and has acquired the knowledge and skills needed to integrate BioMed into their practice. A professional learning program, this Course is offered in order to improve practitioners’ knowledge and skill base. This certificate does not take the place of a medical license or similar credential required by a licensing or regulatory agency.
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Is this an online or in-person course?
Biological Medicine for Practitioners is both online AND in-person. Before attending the in-person training, you must complete a series of 4-6 lectures and assignments online (total = four hours). Then, during the in-person component you will develop greater familiarity with diagnostics and therapies and the skills required to successfully integrate these into effective case management. You will be asked to identify which in-person event you plan to attend at check-out. Once enrolled, the four-hour pre-course material will be added to your dashboard. Please complete the online Introduction to Biological Medicine prerequisite first.
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Do you offer hotel discounts for the in-person component?
Yes. We partner with the Holiday Inn North Airpark Hotel which is close to The Biomed Center in Scottsdale and offers complementary local Lyft services (within a 5-mile radius). You will be given a code for a group discount rate after registering for the course.
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How do I contact someone about this course?
To learn more, to have questions answered, or for assistance, please contact Jessica Frank, Marion Institute BioMed Program Manager, at [email protected] or by phone at (508) 748-0816 ext. 115.
Biological Medicine for Practitioners
Take your practice to the next level
Held annually at The BioMed Center in Scottsdale, AZ. Dates for Spring 2025 are May 1 - 4, 2025.
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This course is a must.
If you are a Naturopathic physician and want to help your dedicated patients to heal at a deeper level this course is a must. Everyone now uses "healing the root cause" in marketing but most of it never gets to the root. This course will help you to go beyond the algorithms of allopathic and functional medicine and see the real root(s). Though Dr. Thom has a keen understanding for biotherapeutic drainage you do not have to be versed in that to benefit from this course. This course will give you what you need to assess your patient far beyond basic labs. This is the medicine that will transform the current medical system and begin to heal our communities.
Biological Medicine is a beautiful and pragmatic bridge.
Dr. Thom's Biological Medicine course is both informative and inspiring. He has developed a great systematic approach to truly holistic, individualized health care that embodies healing of the body, mind, and spirit. The information is relevant to both the solo practitioner and large-scale wellness centers and everyone in between. Biological Medicine is a beautiful and pragmatic bridge between ancient healing traditions and modern medicine.
Get to the heart of medicine.
The certification course was fantastic. Dr. Thom is one of the best teachers you could ever have. He is so understandable and explains everything so well. He has expertise in so many different areas, it is unbelievable... I recommend this course for anyone who wants to get to the heart of medicine... When I came to Biological Medicine, I was first contemplating between pursuing functional medicine and other modalities. But this practice resonated in my core… Biological Medicine has something that other practices like integrative or functional medicine don’t have: a unique combination of approaches that together mean a better standard of care.
Astounding.
Dr. Thom's depth and breath of knowledge in arena of Biological Medicine is astounding. Anyone who has an interest in deepening their clinical skills, diagnostics and patient outcomes should absolutely take this course.
Take Your Practice in a New Expansive Direction
This course is great for people who want to take their practice in a new expansive direction with the testing and the treatments. But [this course] also incorporates philosophy that looks at the person as a whole, gets to the causes of why patients are sick, and helps them heal. I thought it was really exciting and I am excited to bring it into my practice and start working with patients in a new way.
Highly Recommend
This was an excellent interactive course with a nice small group size in a great location. I would highly recommend it to any practitioner!
Dr. Thom has the formula.
This is true, proactive healthcare. Biological Medicine has helped me look at health in a whole new way. The body has an innate ability to heal, and Dr. Thom has the formula for understanding what is needed to treat each individual person, not their dis-ease.
A more comprehensive way.
I have been seeking a more comprehensive way to communicate to patients their imbalances and why health is a lifelong journey. This course put so much of that together and fulfilled that desire.
Informative.
Not only was this course informative, it brought a level of understanding and application of core vitalistic principles together in a very useful way.
Amazing.
Dr. Thom is willing to do the research and diligence to leverage his extensive knowledge to help a human being live better. The course takes us through a cataloged way of taking in his information to then let us sort out how we want to serve the patient. It was amazing.
Be at the Cutting-Edge of Patient Care
Participants will gain insight into the latest in diagnostic technologies and therapies
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Learn how to utilize and integrate cutting edge of diagnostic tests, including Bio-Electrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), Heart Rate Variability Testing (HRV) and more!
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Gain the skills required to interpret diagnostics effectively to offer patients exceptional care
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Receive introductory training in an array of traditional therapies as well as the latest in therapeutic technologies, including PEMF, Flowpresso, HOCATT, EBOO, EWOT, and more!
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Receive coaching in the development of treatment plans that deliver results
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Gain resources to support the growth of your practice
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What I learned is changing my practice.
I learned so much in the course that will help me figure out what is going on with my patients so I can help them at a deeper level but also help them get better faster. What I learned is changing my practice!
Eye-opening and extremely useful.
Learning in-depth about all the testing, all the assessments, the various treatment options, and the business aspect of how to have a successful practice was eye-opening and extremely useful. I really DO feel motivated, inspired and empowered to add some of these tests and treatments to my practice, and to motivate, inspire and empower my patients even more!
Very useful!
This course was very useful! It gave a great overview of Biological Medicine, including diagnostics, therapies, foundations of health, and business tactics to actually implement the information!
Invaluable.
I had the best weekend learning with Dr. Thom about Biological Medicine! I have worked with Dr. Thom the past 20 years, and I walked away from this weekend with even more information and empowerment than I could have imagined. I loved learning about additional diagnostic tools we can be utilizing in office to gain insight into the health of our patients and help to empower them in their healing journey. And I really appreciated learning about different therapeutic alternatives to use in office that can support the healing process. Dr. Thom is a wealth of knowledge, and any time I can spend with him is invaluable. I walked away from the course with new insights gained, fully inspired, and committed to helping people heal.
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Dr. Dick Thom
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Dr. Dickson Thom
Dr. Dickson Thom, ND, DDS has over 45 years of medical experience as a clinician and teacher to doctors, students and the lay public in proven medical principles and business skills. He obtained his first post-doctoral degree from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in 1974 and his first Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from the Ontario College of Naturopathic Medicine in Canada in 1986. In 1989, Dr. Thom completed a second degree from National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Thom is a former Dean of Naturopathic Medicine at NCNM where he was a full-time professor for over 25 years.
In 2009, he was awarded “The Vis Award” from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians for his commitment to the Healing Power of Nature as demonstrated through his work, life, and community service, a prestigious honor.
Dr. Thom has lectured extensively for over 40 years throughout the world and has written and collaborated on many articles dealing with energy medicines and nutrition. Additionally, he has authored 5 books.
In addition to a long career as a professor, Dr. Thom has always maintained a private practice with a primary focus on chronic disease, autoimmune disease, neurological conditions, gastrointestinal problems, and endocrine disorders.
Today, he continues to practice biological medicine in Scottsdale, AZ.
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