Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner Training (NEPT): Certification Requirements
Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner Training (NEPT)
Certification Requirements
Upon completion of the following criteria, you will be awarded your Certificate and receive the option to have your information listed on the Nutritional Endocrinology Website.
- NEPT: Certification Requirements – Access a copy of requirements in PDF form.
Note: All documents completed for certification should be submitted via the INE: File Uploader located under the “Resources” top menu.
#1: Case History Interviews
Submit 3 recorded 20-minute audio sessions demonstrating your capability to establish rapport with clients, take a comprehensive case history, and create a healing protocol.
- Certification Resources: Case History Interview – Template
- Certification Resources: Case History Interview – Example Audio (Mp3)
#2: Case Study Write-Ups
Submit 2 Case Study Write-Ups in standard format, so that any colleagues or specialists the client is referred to can easily interpret.
#3: Coaching Practicum Hours
You must complete 50-100 hours of coaching / supporting / mentoring members in any of Dr. Ritamarie’s programs. You may apply to complete this requirement after submitting your first recorded Case History session plus 1 Case Write-Up. Upon acceptance, you will be assigned to mentor someone in a Dr. Ritamarie Program who is in need of additional support. Please Note: Members on payment plans must be up to date and in good standing to apply for practicum hours.
#4: Case Studies Presentation
Submit a Case Study and walk the other practitioner candidates through it in 20 minutes. You may prepare for this by listening to the sample Case Study recording.
- Certification Resources: Case Study Presentation Sample
- Certification Resources: Drena Brown’s Case Study Presentation
#5: Health Topic Presentation
This presentation must demonstrate your ability to teach a topic to colleagues. Choosing an approved topic, you should prepare a 15-minute presentation using visual aids (Power Point or other method) plus respond to a 5-minute Q&A session. You will present your health topic to your colleagues in the program.
- Certification Resources: Health Topic Presentation – List of Approved Topics
- Certification Resources: Health Topic Presentation Sample
#6: Client Handout/Research Paper
Create and submit a 2-page paper covering a health condition, syndrome, nutrient, herb, supplement, etc. of your choosing, which can be given as a handout or guideline for a client. This needs to be in language and terms that are easily understood by most clients; however, you need to include a bibliography and references to your source documents on the 2nd page. All submissions will be compiled into the Client Handouts and Research Papers Collection for certification candidates to share.
#7: Module Exam/Post-Tests
Pass the open-book comprehensive examinations covering each module in the NEPT curriculum. Post-tests will be available at the end of each INE module
#8: Module Assignments and Projects
At the end of select modules there may be an assignment or project to reinforce the learning. All such assignments and projects must be completed to acceptable standards.
#9: Oral Exam Interview
Complete an interview with Dr. Ritamarie or one of her certified team members to determine qualification (to be scheduled after all other Certification Requirements are met).
- E-mail INE@DrRitamarie.com to ensure that all your certification materials have been received and approved and to schedule your appointment with Dr. Ritamarie.
