Course Overview
The eight-month, Level 2 ADVANCED Training program applies the tenets of functional biochemistry and functional nutrition to mental health and addiction recovery including a focus on digestion and absorption, dysbiosis and food intolerances, hormone regulation, nutritional causes of major mental illnesses, nutritional approaches to pain and insomnia, and the effects of toxicity and brain inflammation on mood, pain and behavior.
What Skills Will I Be Building?
Graduates will be able to assess their clients for possible issues in the above areas, refer out for further testing and treatment, and recommend basic nutritional and herbal interventions.
You are a health practitioner who wants to deepen this knowledge and apply it to your clients in a confident, systematic way
You desire to make a difference in the world by helping people to create a successful recovery
You are keen to learn the best practices of Amino Acid Therapy
You are a family member or person in recovery who wants to add powerful nutritional strategies to your recovery toolbox
You have ever wanted to apply your nutrition training and skills to clients who are struggling with mental health or addictive issues
You enjoy connecting with others and talking about health, nutrition, mental health and addiction recovery.
If any of these apply to you, we would like to invite you to join a growing community of mental health and addiction professionals like you who are passionate about changing the face of treatment by “feeding the brain first!”
Bring your practice to success!
- Recognize and assess for the basic symptoms of physiological disorders which impact mental health, such as hormone imbalance, gut dysbiosis, food intolerances, toxicity and inflammation.
- Recommend certain laboratory tests, which the clients can access themselves.
- Give information about nutrient support shown to be useful in these conditions.
- Refer to appropriate practitioners for diagnosis and treatment as necessary.
- Some Level 2 coaches may already possess the necessary medical training and credentials to directly diagnose and treat these disorders.
2025 Class Schedule
as low as $597/monthly
About this course:
Advanced
Certified Recovery Nutrition Coaches Level 2 CRNC 2
8 Months | Online via Zoom once a week | AM or PM Class
Mental Health Coach
Family Member Support Provider
Psychotherapist or Licensed Therapist
Health Coach or Nutritionist
Medical Practitioner
Staff at a Nutritionally Oriented Treatment Center
- Recognize and assess for the basic symptoms of physiological disorders which impact mental health, such as hormone imbalance, gut dysbiosis, food intolerances, toxicity and inflammation.
- Recommend certain laboratory tests, which the clients can access themselves.
- Give information about nutrient support shown to be useful in these conditions.
- Refer to appropriate practitioners for diagnosis and treatment as necessary.
- Some Level 2 coaches may already possess the necessary medical training and credentials to directly diagnose and treat these disorders.
Certification
The Academy for Addiction & Mental Health Nutrition is pleased to provide CEU’s for all courses
through:
B.E. Education Group, LLC.
1432 S. Lindenwood Drive
Olathe, KS 66062
B.E. Education Group, LLC is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, Provider Number LT0258-0310.
B.E. Education Group, LLC is a pre-approved provider for Social Workers through the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board, KSBSRB Provider Number 14-002.
The Level 1 CORE Training is approved for 20 contact hours applicable for RN’s, APRN’s, LPN’s and LMH re-licensure at a cost of $50.
The Level 2 ADVANCED Training is approved for 32 contact hours applicable for RN’s, APRN’s, LPN’s and LMH re-licensure at a cost of $80.
Pre-approval by BSRB for continuing education credit is not required for mental health professionals. BSRB-approved providership for Social Workers is accepted for Psychologists, Professional Counselors, Master’s Level Psychologists, Clergy, Marriage and Family Therapists and Addiction Counselors.
It is the responsibility of each professional to know what their credentialing body accepts and what documentation needs to be sent for re-licensing.
Level 2 ADVANCED Training Curriculum
Healthy Digestion and Absorption, Part 1
- Healthy Digestion
- Digestive And Absorption Issues
- Candida And Other Pathogens
- Testing, Assessment And Special Diets
Healthy Digestion and Absorption, Part 2
- Brain Allergies And Food Intolerances: The Science
- Specific Issues Regarding Gluten And Casein Intolerance
- Testing, Elimination Diets And Solutions
Eating Disorders
- Sugar And Carbohydrate Addiction
- Compulsive Overeating, Bulimia And Anorexia
- Using Amino Acids, Other Nutrients And The 5-star Pro-~recovery Diet
Thyroid and Adrenal Hormone Issues
- The Endocrine System, Thyroid Function, Tests and Solutions
- Co-Dependency and Adrenal Fatigue
- Adrenal Function, Tests and Nutritional Solutions
- How Lifestyle Impacts Adrenal Function
Reproductive Hormone Issues
- PMS, Pregnancy and Menopause, Tests and Solutions
- Andropause, Tests and Solutions
Brain Inflammation: Symptoms, Causes & Solutions
- Leaky Blood Brain Barrier, Micro-Glial Up-Regulation
- Heavy Metal Toxicity and Other Environmental Toxins
- Bio-toxin Illness
- Lyme Disease and Lyme Co-Infections
Major Mental Illness and Putting It All Together
- Genetic and Biochemical Causes of Central Nervous System Disorders
- Methylation Issues
- ADHD In-Depth
Case Presentations
- The Interplay of Trauma, Personality Disorders and Neurochemistry
- Student Case Presentations
Course Fees & Payment Plans
Level 1 & Level 2 Training & Certification Bundle
Level 1 Core Training & Level 2 Certification Bundle
Monthly Plan / 18 months- Level 1 Core Training
- Level 2 Advanced Training
- CRNC 1 & CRNC 2 Certification
Level 1 Core Training
& Level 2 Certification Bundle
One-time Payment - Level 1 Core Training
- Level 2 Advanced Training
- CRNC 1 & CRNC 2 Certification
Level 2 Training & Certification Bundle
Level 2 Advanced Class & Training
Monthly Plan / 8 months- Level 2 Advanced Class & Training
- CRNC 2 Certification
Level 2 Advanced Class & Training
One-time Payment- Level 2 Advanced Class & Training
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Other Amino Acid Therapy Courses
Certifications in Amino Acid Therapy for Addiction Recovery and Sustained Mental Health
At the Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition, our Amino Acid Therapy courses empower practitioners with the knowledge and tools to support mental health and addiction recovery through targeted nutrition. We offer a comprehensive learning path that covers everything from foundational concepts to advanced protocols, ensuring you can confidently apply these techniques in your practice.
Level 1 Core Training
This six-month program introduces the use of amino acids, essential nutrients, and dietary strategies to address symptoms associated with neurotransmitter depletion.
Level 2 Advanced Training
This eight-month program builds on your foundational knowledge, focusing on functional biochemistry and nutrition in mental health and addiction recovery.
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