Discover the Proven Step-by-Step System That’s Helped Thousands of Practitioners Worldwide Revolutionize Their Patient Outcomes.
If you’re ready to spot nutritional, hormonal, and metabolic imbalances in minutes—and to become the go-to practitioner in your community—this course is for you.
Blood chemistry analysis is one of the most common diagnostic methods in healthcare—yet too many practitioners rely on incomplete or outdated interpretation ranges. Over 12 transformational weeks, you’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and clinical edge to:
With FBCA Mastery, you learn exactly how to interpret and communicate lab results in a way that resonates with patients and encourages follow-up visits—boosting both patient outcomes and practice revenue.
Dr. Weatherby is a board-certified Naturopathic Physician and a leading authority on Functional Diagnostics. He has authored the seminal text on Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis (FBCA) and has lectured internationally to thousands of practitioners. His mission? To empower you with a proven system to:
Rest assured, you’re learning from the source. The FBCA Mastery Training and Certification is based 100% on Dr. Weatherby’s pioneering methods.
Success in Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis depends on three crucial elements: the right knowledge, the right system, and the right tools. Combine that with Optimal DX's prestigious Certification, and you have a recipe for unstoppable success.
Pioneering Blood Analytics
Blood tests are the most widely used diagnostic tool—yet few practitioners realize their full potential. In our 3-month FBCA Mastery course, you’ll unlock the secrets to interpreting 100+ biomarkers, pinpointing hidden dysfunctions that standard lab ranges often miss. Plus, with lifetime access through the ODX Academy, you can revisit and refine your skills anytime—ensuring you stay at the forefront of functional blood chemistry. Armed with this advanced understanding, you’ll deliver more personalized, data-driven care that fosters stronger patient trust, ongoing follow-ups, and bigger wins for your practice.
Turn Complex Data into Clear Action Steps
Rather than dealing with random biomarkers in isolation, you need a step-by-step method to interpret lab results from a functional perspective. In the FBCA Mastery Program, we don’t just hand you knowledge; we empower you with a streamlined process to quickly identify dysfunctional patterns, clarify the next steps for your patients, and align your entire clinical workflow. No guesswork—just a dependable system that ensures no crucial detail slips through the cracks.
By following this framework, you’ll spend less time navigating lab data and more time connecting with patients, building deeper trust, and driving real health transformations. Your practice becomes efficient, consistent, and confidently prepared for any case that walks through the door.
Your Secret Weapon: The Optimal DX Platform
When you enroll, you receive 12 months free of the Optimal DX Software. This platform seamlessly parses PDF labs and helps you categorize biomarkers quickly and accurately.
Stop second-guessing your assessments. Start delivering precise, confident recommendations that set your practice apart. This bonus is valued at $690.
Set Your Practice Apart
As a Certified Functional Blood Chemistry Analyst, you’ll do more than hang a fancy certificate on your wall (though that’s always nice). You’ll also:
And with patient demand for functional medicine rising, you’re getting in at the perfect time.
Pioneering Blood Analytics
Blood tests are the most widely used diagnostic tool—yet few practitioners realize their full potential. In our 3-month FBCA Mastery course, you’ll unlock the secrets to interpreting 100+ biomarkers, pinpointing hidden dysfunctions that standard lab ranges often miss. Plus, with lifetime access through the ODX Academy, you can revisit and refine your skills anytime—ensuring you stay at the forefront of functional blood chemistry. Armed with this advanced understanding, you’ll deliver more personalized, data-driven care that fosters stronger patient trust, ongoing follow-ups, and bigger wins for your practice.
Turn Complex Data into Clear Action Steps
Rather than dealing with random biomarkers in isolation, you need a step-by-step method to interpret lab results from a functional perspective. In the FBCA Mastery Program, we don’t just hand you knowledge; we empower you with a streamlined process to quickly identify dysfunctional patterns, clarify the next steps for your patients, and align your entire clinical workflow. No guesswork—just a dependable system that ensures no crucial detail slips through the cracks.
By following this framework, you’ll spend less time navigating lab data and more time connecting with patients, building deeper trust, and driving real health transformations. Your practice becomes efficient, consistent, and confidently prepared for any case that walks through the door.
Your Secret Weapon: The Optimal DX Platform
When you enroll, you receive 12 months free of the Optimal DX Software. This platform seamlessly parses PDF labs and helps you categorize biomarkers quickly and accurately.
Stop second-guessing your assessments. Start delivering precise, confident recommendations that set your practice apart. This bonus is valued at $690.
Set Your Practice Apart
As a Certified Functional Blood Chemistry Analyst, you’ll do more than hang a fancy certificate on your wall (though that’s always nice). You’ll also:
And with patient demand for functional medicine rising, you’re getting in at the perfect time.
“I used to dread explaining labs to patients. Now I can’t wait to sit down and show them exactly what’s going on—and how we’re fixing it! This training is a MUST for anyone ready to expand their practice and master the field of Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis. ”
Dr. Victoria L., D.C.
“After 15 years in Functional Medicine, this is the most comprehensive blood chemistry program I’ve found. It uncovers root causes in a way no other course does.”
Dr. David J., D.N.M, D.C.
“The Optimal Dx Platform and Functional Health Reports are an indispensable, time-saving, educational tool, not only for me but for my patients as well!”
Leon H., N.D.
“I’ve taken several functional medicine courses, but this one is by far the most thorough on blood work. It’s self-paced, accessible, and rich in content—I keep revisiting it!”
Dr. Terri T., D.C.
“ODX is amazing—Dr. Weatherby’s certification course completely transformed how I interpret blood work, and my clients finally get real answers. Honored to be in their practitioner directory!”
Cheryl D., Certified Holistic Nutritionist
Ready to hear it straight from our graduates? Watch these firsthand success stories and discover how they transformed their clinical outcomes—and their bottom line.
“Dr. Weatherby's course on Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis is an absolutely amazing course, really in-depth, and put in such a format that it is easily understood. It's practical, so it's not just about theoretical understanding. It's about how to utilize this information in your practice.”
Justin MaguireFounder, AutonomicCoaching.com
Watch Video“For me to go through this course and to learn the incredible amount of detail that I can uncover from my own clients was honestly an absolute game-changer. It has completely changed my entire.”
Rachel HubanNutritional Therapist, Ireland
Watch Video“Thank you Dr. Weatherby for creating your FBCA mastery course. The 12-week course went beyond my expectations. The knowledge I gained was worth every penny and the ODX Platform has become an integral part of my practice.”
Dr. Cindy Ross
Watch VideoYour future of accurate, predictive blood analysis is only 12 weeks away. Each module unlocks a new realm of expertise:
1: Intro to Blood Testing & the Functional Approach
2: G.I. Function
3: Liver & Gallbladder Function
4: Red Blood Cell Function & Nutritional Anemias
In these five lessons, you’ll take an in-depth look at red cell function and physiology through the lens of Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis. Explore nutritional anemias and the three minor causes of this condition. We’ll define the biomarker that most practitioners leave out of their analysis, as well discover a relatively new biomarker to assist in assessing for B12 deficiency.
5: Nutrient Deficiencies
6: Blood Sugar Regulation
In these five lessons, we’ll take a look at the soaring cases of diabetes and obesity and discover how Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis can best flag major blood sugar issues before they become disease. We’ll break down the nine biomarkers you can use to get to the bottom of your patient’s blood sugar regulation issues and uncover the metabolic patterns linked to each stage. Then, we’ll dig deeper into some advanced biomarkers, calculators and new Functional Medicine ratios that will set your practice apart from others.
7: Adrenal & Kidney Function
8: Thyroid Function
In these six lessons, you’ll break down the functional physiology and biochemistry of the thyroid gland to better understand your patient’s thyroid conditions. We’ll review the biomarkers and essential ratios that you must run to assess your patient’s thyroid problems and examine the role each of these biomarkers play in the six metabolic patterns of hypothyroidism. You will dig into the clinical indicators of hyperactive thyroid dysfunction and autoimmune thyroiditis, while learning how to detect these conditions before they manifest into full-blown disease.
9: Cardiovascular Function and Inflammation
10: Sex Hormone & Prostate Function
In these six lessons, you’ll take a look at the functional physiology of female and male sex hormone regulation and sex hormone biochemistry. Discover the 12 major sex hormone biomarkers that appear in the blood and learn how to uncover hidden causes of female and male hormone disfunction. You’ll gain a thorough review of the main biomarkers to look for when assessing your patient’s risk of prostate dysfunction.
11: Immune Function
12: Putting It All Together
In these final five lessons, we will review all the information from previous lessons and how they all correlate together. You’ll learn how to use blood testing for foundational care, take a look at cash flow in practice, explore how Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis can become a profitable income stream and assist with treatment planning. Finally, in our four case studies, Dr. Weatherby will show you firsthand how to unlock the wealth of information within a blood test.
Review some frequently asked questions about our program below.
When does the training start?
How is this program delivered?
How long do I have access to the training material?
Are the training sessions held at a specific time and day each week? What’s the schedule?
No, the training sessions are not taught in real time. One new training session video is released every week, and you will be notified via email when you can access the latest session. You receive lifetime access to the training material, so you can learn at your own pace!
I won’t be able to make many of the training sessions. Can I get access to them later?
No need to stress about your schedule, the training sessions are not live! Each session has been previously recorded and the training material is available to all enrollees in the ODX Academy. You have the option to stream video of the presentations and download audio of all sessions in an MP3 format to take on the go. You can access these recordings 24/7 from anywhere through your ODX Academy account.
What do I get when I register for the FBCA Mastery Certification Training Program?
You receive 12 information-packed training sessions with Dr. Dicken Weatherby that will walk you through the steps to successfully integrate and implement a Functional Analysis of your patient’s blood test results. Additionally, you will receive access to our online training center ODX Academy, video and audio replays of lectures that are accessible 24/7 and bonus lectures from Functional Medicine experts.
Plus, you'll get access to 55 downloadable lesson transcripts (over 650 pages of information), over 200 pages of references, 10 bonus quizzes at the end of each module, a final examination and an opportunity to sit for your Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Certification!
As a bonus for your registration, you’ll get a free 1-year ODX Membership! This will give you full access to the ODX platform and the growing archive of FBCA Resources. Plus, we’ll give you 10 free credits to add blood tests, run Functional Health Reports, & build blood test-specific treatment plans and 12 Months of access to our exclusive PDF Parser for seamless blood data entry! ($690+ Value!) Immediately put your knowledge to use and benefit from the robust capabilities offered by the Optimal DX platform and software.
Do you have transcripts of the training lessons?
What are the certification requirements?
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
What sort of certification will I receive?
By successfully completing our Certification requirements, you will become a Certified Functional Blood Chemistry Analyst. You will receive a formal certificate authorized by Dr. Weatherby and the ODX Academy and will receive an email copy of your certificate.
Can I earn Continuing Education credits?
Continuing Education Credits (CEU) Information
We are honored by the diverse interest in our online training programs from a wide range of professionals, including MDs, DCs, DOs, NDs, NPs, nutritionists, dieticians, and more. We understand the importance of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in maintaining and enhancing professional competence. However, due to the complexity and the constantly evolving standards for CEU accreditation across the various disciplines, we are currently unable to directly offer CEUs for our training programs. Ensuring compliance and relevance for all the different groups we serve presents significant challenges.
Despite this, we are pleased to provide participants with a certificate upon completion of the program, which verifies the number of hours taken and includes a detailed breakdown of the program content. This certificate can be submitted to your respective professional board for possible CEU consideration. While we cannot guarantee acceptance, this documentation may assist in meeting your continuing education requirements.
We are committed to providing high-quality, impactful education and are exploring ways to support your continuing education needs in the future. In the meantime, we encourage you to review the learning objectives and content of our programs to determine if they meet your personal and professional development needs.
We appreciate your understanding and are here to answer any questions you may have regarding our training offerings.
Does this training include treatment protocols?
No, the training does not include treatment protocols. This training is focused on assessment and diagnosis.
What’s “Ask Me Anything”?
With your registration, you get 12 months of membership in the ODX platform, which will get you access to “Ask Me Anything.” This is a feature built into the ODX platform to get answers to your training questions. Log into the ODX platform and ask away! Dr. Weatherby and his research team will dive into the questions and answer them on the platform. You will receive an email when your question is answered. Log in, and the answer will be waiting for you. Also, browse over 200 previously asked questions with well-researched answers!