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Applied Medicine: Peptide Practice

Foundational

6 ModulesCase-Based LearningCAM-P Preparation

Course Overview

This course provides a structured, safety-first introduction to peptide-based therapies as applied in clinical practice. It emphasizes foundational peptide education, commonly used peptides and their clinical context, program design, personalization principles, and patient support considerations.

Designed for healthcare providers and clinical operators, this program emphasizes safety, scope-of-practice awareness, and applied use rather than marketing claims or academic theory.

Important Notice

Completion of this course does not confer certification but prepares eligible candidates to apply for the Certified in Applied Medicine – Peptides (CAM-P) credential issued by the College of Applied Medicine.

Who This Course Is For

  • Physicians (MD, DO) seeking structured peptide education
  • Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in applied clinical settings
  • Registered Nurses working in wellness or integrative practices
  • Clinical operators and healthcare staff supporting peptide programs
  • Allied health professionals seeking to understand peptide therapies

Course Structure

The course follows a logical progression from foundational concepts through clinical application to operational and ethical considerations.

Module 1

Foundations of Peptide-Based Medicine

Peptide biology, mechanisms of action, and the role of peptides in clinical practice.

Module 2

Core Clinical Peptides & Use Contexts

GH-releasing peptides, repair peptides, and metabolic peptides with clinical indications.

Module 3

Safety, Monitoring, Failure Modes & Stopping Rules

Contraindications, monitoring protocols, and when to discontinue therapy.

Module 4

Designing a Peptide Program

Program goals, protocol combinations, cycle design, and oversight models.

Module 5

Personalization & Patient Support

Patient selection, individualization principles, adherence, and communication.

Module 6

Ethics, Scope & Professional Boundaries

Scope-of-practice clarity, advertising constraints, and collaborative practice.

What's Included

  • 6 structured modules with case-based learning
  • Knowledge checks and applied reasoning assessments
  • Peptide reference documentation
  • Safety and contraindications summary
  • Program design checklist
  • Eligibility for CAM-P certification assessment

Pathway to Certification

This educational program is the first step in the CAM-P certification pathway.

Step 1

Complete This Course

Complete all modules and pass the final readiness assessment.

Step 2

Apply for Certification

Submit eligibility documentation and apply for the CAM-P certification assessment.

Step 3

Certification Assessment

Complete the formal CAM-P certification examination administered by the College.

For full certification requirements, visit the CAM-P Credential page.

Request Enrollment

Submit your enrollment request below. Approved applicants will receive access instructions and course materials.

Enrollment requests are reviewed by the College. You will receive confirmation and access instructions at the email address provided.

Scope of Practice: Completion of this course does not expand professional scope of practice, grant prescribing authority, or replace licensure requirements. Practitioners must operate within their professional scope and applicable regulations.