This course covers:

Functional testing without labs: pH, tongue, fingernails, face, and body signs; Functional testing with laboratory assessments: hair, blood, urine, saliva, neurotransmitters, and hormones; Heavy metals; Food sensitivities; Strategies and applications.

What You'll Learn

  • Functional testing

  • Hormone testing

  • Food sensitivities

  • Strategies and applications

What to Expect

All work is self-paced and on an individual basis. Courses are designed to build upon the student’s accumulated knowledge while also instilling confidence for practical application. Once enrolled in a course, you will have access to all content. You will need the required textbook above to begin your studies. A PDF version of the final exam is available if you prefer to complete your test offline. You will need to submit your answers through this website in order for your test to be graded and the course completed. A grade of 85% is considered passing for each of the open book exams/assignments. 


All programs must be completed within 6 years. The student that does not complete the entire program of study within the time limit may be dropped from active student status and all monies will be lost. Extensions for hardship cases may be applied for in writing. All decisions from the administrative board are final.



Functional Analysis

by Dr. Bill Yeary

Learn the foundation of functional testing with and without labs, including how to test for food sensitivities, heavy metals, and much more.

This course is required for:

Biblical Naturopathic Doctor Program Option 2 and Doctor of Philosophy of Biblical Naturopathic Sciences programs

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