Course Details
Lead Instructor
Megan del Corral,
BSN, MSN, CFNP, CPNP-AC
Course Length
10 Modules
Recommended Pace
1-2 Modules Per Week
Recommended Prerequisite
This course may be applied toward Level 3 credit requirements for FHP certification.
Course Description
Peptides are clinically validated therapies that profoundly benefit metabolic health, hormonal balance, tissue repair and recovery, cognitive function, and anti-aging. These powerful tools are transformative for individuals seeking to optimize their health, enhance body composition, and achieve peak performance. The market and usage of peptides, especially GLP-1 agonists like Semaglutide, are expected to grow exponentially in the coming years.
In this course, you will gain the expertise to confidently incorporate peptides into your practice, while staying within your professional and legal boundaries. You’ll learn how to strategically align nutrition and lifestyle interventions with these therapies to maximize their effectiveness, enhance symptom management, and reduce the risk of long-term adverse effects. By integrating these strategies, you’ll be equipped to deliver exceptional outcomes for your clients or patients.
Course Curriculum Outline
Module 1: Welcome
We’ll set you up with background information and a roadmap for your journey through the course, highlighting strategies for success.
Module 2: Medical & Coaching Collaboration
Explore the collaborative relationship between medical professionals and coaches as it can enhance patient outcomes, improve disease management, and foster long-term health and well-being.
Module 3: Introduction to Peptides
Examine what peptides are, their essential roles in cellular signaling, immune function, and metabolism, and their discovery, evolution, and development—recognizing that peptides have been integral to biology for a long time!
Module 4: GLP-1 Agonists
Understand the mechanisms, clinical evidence, comparative outcomes, and therapeutic applications of GLP-1 agonist peptides (e.g., semaglutide), including their role in metabolic health, inflammation management, cardiovascular health, and more!
Module 5: Recovery & Performance Peptides
Specific peptides have been shown to promote cellular regeneration, enhance musculoskeletal strength, reduce inflammation, and optimize the body’s natural healing capacity. You’ll examine which peptides provide these benefits, their mechanisms of action, supporting clinical evidence, and therapeutic uses.
Module 6: Secretagogue Peptides
Secretagogue peptides stimulate the body’s own glands to release hormones such as growth hormone, etc., supporting processes like muscle growth, tissue repair, cellular regeneration, and fat metabolism. You’ll examine which peptides provide these benefits, their mechanisms of action, supporting clinical evidence, and therapeutic uses.
Module 7: Bioregulator Peptides
Bioregulator peptides function as genetic switches that optimize the function of specific organs and tissues. Their ability to precisely target systems in the body helps restore balance and creates resiliency. You’ll examine which peptides provide these benefits, their mechanisms of action, supporting clinical evidence, and therapeutic uses.
Module 8: Sexual Health Peptides
Sexual health peptides are bioactive compounds that support hormonal balance, blood flow, and libido by targeting pathways involved in sexual function and arousal. You’ll examine which peptides provide these benefits, their mechanisms of action, supporting clinical evidence, and therapeutic uses.
Module 9: Neuropeptides
Neuropeptides act as neuromodulators or neurotransmitters within the nervous system. They regulate key processes, including stress adaptation, emotional regulation, cognition, pain signaling, and energy balance. You’ll examine which peptides provide these benefits, their mechanisms of action, supporting clinical evidence, and therapeutic uses.
Module 10: Final Exam
Time to put your knowledge and skills to use! The final exam provides opportunities to make connections between the modules and apply what you've learned!
Course Learning Objectives
Students will be able to explain the biological mechanisms through which different peptides, like GLP-1 agonists, exert their effects on metabolism, cellular communication, tissue repair, and overall physiological regulation.
Students will be able to explain how different peptides can be applied to optimize health and vitality, support body composition, enhance physical and cognitive performance, and promote sexual function.
Students will be able to adapt nutrition and lifestyle strategies to complement the implementation of peptide therapy.
Course Curriculum Outline
Module 1: Welcome
We’ll set you up with background information and a roadmap for your journey through the course, highlighting strategies for success.
Module 2: Medical & Coaching Collaboration
Explore the collaborative relationship between medical professionals and coaches as it can enhance patient outcomes, improve disease management, and foster long-term health and well-being.
Module 3: Introduction to Peptides
Examine what peptides are, their essential roles in cellular signaling, immune function, and metabolism, and their discovery, evolution, and development—recognizing that peptides have been integral to biology for a long time!
Module 4: GLP-1 Agonists
Understand the mechanisms, clinical evidence, comparative outcomes, and therapeutic applications of GLP-1 agonist peptides (e.g., semaglutide), including their role in metabolic health, inflammation management, cardiovascular health, and more!
Module 5: Recovery & Performance Peptides
Specific peptides have been shown to promote cellular regeneration, enhance musculoskeletal strength, reduce inflammation, and optimize the body’s natural healing capacity. You’ll examine which peptides provide these benefits, their mechanisms of action, supporting clinical evidence, and therapeutic uses.
Module 6: Secretagogue Peptides
Secretagogue peptides stimulate the body’s own glands to release hormones such as growth hormone, etc., supporting processes like muscle growth, tissue repair, cellular regeneration, and fat metabolism. You’ll examine which peptides provide these benefits, their mechanisms of action, supporting clinical evidence, and therapeutic uses.
Module 7: Bioregulator Peptides
Bioregulator peptides function as genetic switches that optimize the function of specific organs and tissues. Their ability to precisely target systems in the body helps restore balance and creates resiliency. You’ll examine which peptides provide these benefits, their mechanisms of action, supporting clinical evidence, and therapeutic uses.
Module 8: Sexual Health Peptides
Sexual health peptides are bioactive compounds that support hormonal balance, blood flow, and libido by targeting pathways involved in sexual function and arousal. You’ll examine which peptides provide these benefits, their mechanisms of action, supporting clinical evidence, and therapeutic uses.
Module 9: Neuropeptides
Neuropeptides act as neuromodulators or neurotransmitters within the nervous system. They regulate key processes, including stress adaptation, emotional regulation, cognition, pain signaling, and energy balance. You’ll examine which peptides provide these benefits, their mechanisms of action, supporting clinical evidence, and therapeutic uses.
Module 10: Final Exam
Time to put your knowledge and skills to use! The final exam provides opportunities to make connections between the modules and apply what you've learned!
Course Learning Objectives
Students will be able to explain the biological mechanisms through which different peptides, like GLP-1 agonists, exert their effects on metabolism, cellular communication, tissue repair, and overall physiological regulation.
Students will be able to explain how different peptides can be applied to optimize health and vitality, support body composition, enhance physical and cognitive performance, and promote sexual function.
Students will be able to adapt nutrition and lifestyle strategies to complement the implementation of peptide therapy.
