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.

1. Coursework and Exams: Completion of all 36 modules and a passing grade (80 or above) on all the NEPT module exams. These are open-book comprehensive examinations covering each module in the NEPT curriculum. Exams will be available at the end of each module.
2. Case Histories: 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. An example template and audio recording will be posted on the NEPT website under the “Certification” section.
3. Case Write-Ups: Submit 2 Case Write-Ups in standard format, so that any colleagues or specialists the client is referred to can easily interpret. An example template will be posted in the Certification area.
4. Coaching Practicum Hours: Completion of 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.
5. 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 Case Studies recordings in the resource library.
6. Health Topic Presentation: This presentation must demonstrate your ability to teach a topic to colleagues. 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.
7. 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 a Client Resource Handbook for certification candidates to share.
8. Completion of all Module Assignments and Projects: At the end of select modules there will be an assignment or project to reinforce the learning.
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).