FBCA Mastery - Functional Blood Interpretation Made Easy

Learn A Step-By-Step System to Functionally Assess Every Patient That Walks Through Your Door

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About Dr. Dicken Weatherby

Your Instructor

A board-certified Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Weatherby is a leading expert in Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis. Dr. Weatherby has authored six books in the field of Functional Diagnostics and has lectured to thousands of doctors internationally, teaching techniques to analyze blood test results from a functional, nutritional and preventive perspective. With his expert understanding of Functional and Naturopathic medicine, Dr. Weatherby will teach you the end-to-end process of Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis, a system that guarantees you’ll get more from the lab tests you are already ordering and help you boost your business or practice.

Why This Course

Expert FBCA Knowledge at Your Fingertips

This 12-week online course provides you with the tools for assessing, diagnosing, and evaluating your patients from a functional perspective with the expertise of Dr. Weatherby. Featuring lifetime access to 12 core training modules and additional training from leading functional medicine experts, this course will set you up for success in blood chemistry analysis.

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The Formula for Success

Success in Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis depends on 2 key components: The right knowledge and the right tools. Combine that with Optimal DX's prestigious certification and you've got a recipe for success.

Pioneering Blood Analytics

Learn To Catch Critical Changes in Your Patients Blood Work

Learn how to take the most commonly ordered diagnostic test in the world — a simple blood test — and turn it into an invaluable source of actionable insight into your patients. Throughout the 3-month Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Mastery course, you’ll learn how to analyze over 100 biomarkers to sleuth out the major dysfunctions that plague your patients. What’s more, by enrolling in this course, you’ll gain life-time access to these Mastery Training sessions through our online training center in the ODX Academy. With this knowledge, you’ll be equipped to deliver better health outcomes to your patients and generate follow-ups as your patients return to track their progress towards optimal health.

Software For Success

Dr. Weatherby’s Exclusive FBCA Software

As the only blood chemistry analysis software program based solely on Dr. Weatherby’s work, this blood diagnosis tool acts as a helping hand to categorize and read patients' blood work like a pro. When you register for the Certification program, you’ll get a 3-Month Professional Unlimited Plan in the ODX Platform for free!

A Program For All Healthcare Professionals

Whether you’re a student, a solo practitioner expanding your services, or an experienced practitioner wanting to continue your education, Dr. Weatherby’s program offers something for everyone.

Recent Graduates You’ll stay up to date with your blood analysis knowledge with our program. As the leading global expert of Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis, Dr. Weatherby is the ultimate resource to continue your education into the Functional Diagnostics field. Course Package For You

Grow Your Services By offering cutting-edge blood chemistry analysis, you will help your patients achieve their optimum health. Mastering Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis helps you assess your patients' dysfunction faster and more accurately, ensuring you can answer their most-pressing health concerns. Course Package For You

Continue Your Education No matter where you are in your career, staying up to date on the latest FBCA techniques and technologies is crucial. Through this program, you will gain a further understanding into your client’s health and boost your practice’s reliability. Course Package For You

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Choose The Plan That Best Meets Your Practice Needs.

One-Time Payment

$1497 The FBCA Mastery Training Program + a Free 3-Month ODX Starter Account and Blood Chemistry (Unlimited) Add-On + the ODX Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Specialist Certification

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Features

12 Core Training Modules
Lifetime Access
Audio and PDF Downloads
Bonus Training from Leading Functional Medicine Experts
55 Lesson Transcripts (over 650 pages)
Detailed References for All Training Sessions - Over 200 Pages
Free 3-Month ODX Starter Account and Blood Chemistry (Unlimited) Add-On ($651 Value!)
“Ask Me Anything” Access
11 Review Quizzes
Final Certification Exam
Case Study Presentation
Printed Certificate
CEUs for NDs (OR), LAcs (CA) and Nutritionists (NANP)

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3 Month Plan

$525 /month The FBCA Mastery Training Program + a Free 3-Month ODX Starter Account and Blood Chemistry (Unlimited) Add-On + the ODX Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Specialist Certification

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(3 Monthly Payments)

Features

12 Core Training Modules
Lifetime Access
Audio and PDF Downloads
Bonus Training from Leading Functional Medicine Experts
55 Lesson Transcripts (over 650 pages)
Detailed References for All Training Sessions - Over 200 Pages
Free 3-Month ODX Starter Account and Blood Chemistry (Unlimited) Add-On ($651 Value!)
“Ask Me Anything” Access
11 Review Quizzes
Final Certification Exam
Case Study Presentation
Printed Certificate
CEUs for NDs (OR), LAcs (CA) and Nutritionists (NANP)

Enroll Here (3 Monthly Payments)

Set Yourself Apart With an FBCA Certification

Your FBCA Certification is set to take your skills as a Functional Blood Analyst to the next level.

Why Get Certified? Differentiate your practice with your knowledge of cutting-edge blood analysis techniques. Learn to apply methods and strategies to expand your current diagnostic offerings and earn a certification that proves you’re an expert at the practice of Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis.

Who Should Get Certified? Patients are increasingly seeking out FBCA specialists for their expertise. This program is a must-have for any healthcare professional who wants to interpret their patient’s blood tests from a functional perspective, such as naturopaths, acupuncturists, nutritional coaches, functional medicine practitioners and other medical practitioners.

Earn Continuing Education Credits The FBCA Mastery Certification Training Program has received approval for Continuing Medical Education from the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Examiners. This course has also been approved by the California Acupuncture Board, Provider Number 1546, for 35 Category 1 hours of continuing education. The National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) has approved the certification training for a total of 35 (Thirty-Five) NANP Category I CECs on a one (1) contact hour to one (1) continuing education unit equivalency.

Gain Free Software Access By signing up for the Certification Track, you’ll gain 3 months of free access to the Optimal DX Software platform at the Professional tier. Immediately put your knowledge to use and benefit from robust capabilities offered by the Optimal DX Software.

Perfect Your Practice Certifications showcase you and your practice’s expertise. As a top resource in the medical field, Optimal DX will put your clinic out in front of thousands of people searching to improve their healthcare outcomes.

Get Referrals From ODX Allow ODX to start referring you patients! Maintain an active ODX account and get your practice listed in our Practitioner Directory. All Certified practitioners get a special Certification badge and are featured at the top of any searches made by patients looking for specialists in this work.

Testimonials

Check out what some of our graduates have to say about Dr. Weatherby’s program.

“I have been studying functional blood analysis for close to 40 years, and yet I have been so impressed with your course. [...] It helps me to think through and understand the causes behind the dysfunctions and diseases so much more clearly. Thank you for all the time and effort you must have done to make such a fine course”

Gurusahay KhalsaDoctor of Chiropractic

“Dicken, I want to give out a big shout out—your mastery course in functional blood chemistry analysis is great! The 16 week format is doable for everyone. (If I can do it anyone can.)”

Steve EdlingDoctor of Chiropractic

“The FBCA Mastery Training empowers the practitioner with the skills required to recognize numerous patterns and trends within the various systems of the body, enabling one to prioritize their focus. The Optimal Dx software and Functional Health Report is an indispensable, time-saving, educational tool, not only for practitioners but for patients as well!”

L. Humphrey, DNMilton, Ontario CANADA

“The ODX Blood Chemistry course with the certification option was hands down one of the best courses that I have ever taken. I have over 16 certifications and counting and this was top 3 hands down. It packs so much applicable information into 12 weeks that by the time that you are done, it will significantly elevate your blood chemistry analysis skills. Dr. Weatherby's blood chemistry course is broken down nicely as it focuses on fundamentals and it even gets into some pretty advanced topics that are all related to the types of health conditions that practitioners are going to see in today's world and the types of conditions that are not going anywhere any time soon. This course is a great way to fast-track your skills when it comes to scanning blood chemistry and finding healing opportunities and once that takes place then that will also allow practitioners to offer a higher level of care to their clients.”

Travis ZiperHuntington Beach, CA

“This training is a MUST for anyone ready to expand their practice and master the field of Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis. It's truly the best and most comprehensive online FBCA course currently available and Dr. Weatherby is definitely the expert you want to learn from. After years of study, research and teaching, he has the gift of taking a very complex subject and making it understandable, accessible and relevant to clinical practice. You'll come away feeling extremely confident and able to clarify and address your patients needs, from the simplest to the most difficult.”

Nancy Livingstone

Video Testimonials

Check out these videos! Hear what some of our graduates have to say about this program.

“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

“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

“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 software has become an integral part of my practice.”

Dr. Cindy Ross

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Your practice’s future of accurate functional blood analysis is just 12 weeks away!

1: Intro to Blood Testing & the Functional Approach

In the first four lessons, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of FBCA and go over the best methods for analyzing your patients’ blood test results. You’ll discover what blood test biomarkers you want to see on your panels and how to easily review them with your patients. FInally, we’ll introduce you to the 50+ major metabolic patterns that we will dig into during the rest of the training.

2: G.I. Function

Understanding functionality is key for blood analysis. In these seven lessons, you will dive into the physiology of digestion, absorption and excretion to better understand how these processes affect blood work. Then, we’ll break down dysfunctions and how the role of blood test biomarkers play in uncovering common dysfunctional metabolic patterns for your patients. These patterns play a part in assessing and monitoring patients with hypochlorida, H. pylori, gastric inflammation, pancreatic insufficiency, dysbiosis and intestinal hyperpermeability.

3: Liver & Gallbladder Function

In these six lessons, you’ll dive deep into the functional physiology of the hepato-biliary system. You’ll learn key indicators of oxidative stress and how to identify the five common functional hepato-biliary problems that can be detected with blood tests. Discover how to differentiate complex problems in the biliary tree and the best method for pinpointing liver dysfunction in a patient. Lastly, you’ll learn how to use Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis to uncover systemic toxicity and heavy metal body burden.

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

Our bodies run on nutrients, which makes them a key part of blood functionality. In these six lessons, you’ll take a look at functional problems associated with vitamin and mineral deficiencies that can be detected with blood tests. You’ll explore the roles of hormone regulation and anion gap in assessing a body’s balance. Finally, you’ll discover how to analyse essential fatty acid deficiencies using biomarkers.

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

In these five lessons, you’ll get an in-depth look at the functional physiology of adrenal glands. We’ll look at the regulation of adrenal hormone release and dive into how to use biomarkers on a blood test to look for lifestyle-based adrenal dysfunctions. You’ll explore renal anatomy and physiology and learn how to differentiate kidney dysfunction from kidney disease.

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

These six lessons take a comprehensive look at cardiovascular risk and inflammation. You’ll explore the 20+ biomarkers from a standard blood test that are independent risk factors for early cardiovascular disease and the role that inflammation plays in cardiovascular dysfunction in the body. We’ll take a look at apolipoproteins and the eight specialized biomarkers of the nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) lipoprofile play in uncovering lipid-related coronary heart disease. Finally, you’ll discover eight new biomarkers that can be measured on a blood test to further assess 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

These six lessons will take you through the function and physiology of the immune system. You’ll dive into how to identify the biomarkers that relate to the immune system and how to assess them for immune dysfunction, allergies and immune over-activity. We’ll explore standard immune biomarkers on a complete blood count (CBC) test as well as four immunoglobulins and the two main autoimmune biomarkers. Additionally, we’ll touch on the in-office method of Coca Pulse Testing, which assesses patients for allergies.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Review some frequently asked questions about our program below.

When does the training start?

Once you register and set up your ODX Academy login, you can begin your courses! Modules 1 and 2 are live right away with one new training module added every week. You will receive an email from Dr. Weatherby when the next module is live and ready to view. Register Now

How is this program delivered?

This 12-week Mastery Training program is accessed through the online training center of ODX Academy. The program begins the day you enroll and each week, you’ll gain access to a new training module. You have the flexibility to participate in this training 24/7 from your home or office. Your lifetime access to the program allows you to review previous sessions at any time.

How long do I have access to the training material?

After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like.

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.

Also, you'll get access to 55 downloadable lesson transcripts (over 650 pages of information), over 200 pages of references, a Free 3-month ODX Starter Account and Blood Chemistry (Unlimited) add-On ($651 value), access to “Ask Me Anything”, 10 bonus quizzes at the end of each module, a final examination and an opportunity to sit for your Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Certification!

Do you have transcripts of the training lessons?

Absolutely, with your registration, you get access to all 55 of the training lesson transcripts, which is over 650 pages of information. These are available as downloadable PDF files that you can print. Get Started Today

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?

The Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Mastery Certification Program has received approval for 35 Category 1 hours of Continuing Medical Education from the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Examiners, considered a source of CEUs for NDs throughout the USA.

This course has also been approved by the California Acupuncture Board, Provider Number 1546, for 35 Category 1 hours of continuing education for LAcs.

The National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) has approved the certification training for a total of 35 (Thirty-Five) NANP Category I CECs on a one (1) contact hour to one (1) continuing education unit equivalency.

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 3 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 as a way to get answers to your training questions. Simply log into the ODX platform and ask away! Dr. Weatherby and his research team will dive into the questions and answer them in the ODX knowledge base. You will receive an email when your question is answered.

Are there any references and citations for the training program?

The ODX Research Team has compiled over 200 pages of biomarker-specific references. Each module has it's own reference section.

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FBCA Mastery - Functional Blood Interpretation Made Easy

Your Instructor

Expert FBCA Knowledge at Your Fingertips

The Formula for Success

Learn To Catch Critical Changes in Your Patients Blood Work

Dr. Weatherby’s Exclusive FBCA Software

Join the Growing Global Tribe of FBCA Specialists

Learn To Catch Critical Changes in Your Patients Blood Work

Dr. Weatherby’s Exclusive FBCA Software

Join the Growing Global Tribe of FBCA Specialists

A Program For All Healthcare Professionals

Whether you’re a student, a solo practitioner expanding your services, or an experienced practitioner wanting to continue your education, Dr. Weatherby’s program offers something for everyone.

The FBCA Mastery Certification Program - Get Started Now

Set Yourself Apart With an FBCA Certification

Your FBCA Certification is set to take your skills as a Functional Blood Analyst to the next level.

Testimonials

Video Testimonials

Browse Our Training Track Modules

Frequently Asked Questions