Course overview

Advanced Clinical Topics in Integrative Cardiology

Deliver evidence-informed, whole-person care for cardiovascular health using nutrition, microbiome science, movement, and vascular support strategies.

This self-paced course explores integrative cardiology through the lens of systems medicine and lifestyle intervention. You’ll gain practical tools to assess vascular aging, apply targeted exercise prescriptions, and address the gut-heart connection—all backed by science and ready for clinical use.
This course is part of the Certificate in Integrative and Whole Health Practice. Go to the certificate program page for more information.

What's included?

Micro-Certificate in Integrative Cardiology Advanced Topics

Earn a downloadable micro-certificate. This course is part of a full Certificate in Integrative and Whole Health.

Multimedia Presentations + Clinical Cases

Learn through a combination of video lectures, case-based learning, downloadable tools, and self-reflection activities.

3 hours of Expert-led Content for Clinical Practice

Gain advanced skills for managing GI complaints using whole-person treatment plans supported by emerging and established evidence.

Self-Paced and Flexible Learning

Follow clearly organized, self-paced modules that fit your schedule—no mandatory live sessions or fixed deadlines.

Here is what we will cover in
this course

Optimal Exercise for Cardiovascular Health

Understand physical activity recommendations and design effective exercise prescriptions tailored to patient needs.

 CVD and the Microbiome

Explore the impact of dysbiosis, inflammation, and intestinal permeability on cardiovascular risk—and how to address them.

Vascular Health, Biology, and Aging

Interpret endothelial function, aging biomarkers, and use integrative therapies to support vascular repair and resilience.

Take the next step in your integrative and whole health journey

This course equips you with the knowledge and clinical tools to confidently address cardiometabolic and vascular conditions—using whole-person, lifestyle-based strategies grounded in evidence and systems thinking.
Enroll now to get immediate access to all course materials, expert-led video lessons, and clinical case studies. Earn your micro-certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Why should I take this course?

Cardiovascular disease remains the world’s leading cause of death, yet most interventions stop at basic risk factor management. This course helps you bring depth and nuance to your clinical approach—by treating physiology, behavior, and biology as interdependent.
In this course, you'll:
  • Use microbiome-informed strategies to reduce cardiometabolic inflammation
  • Apply exercise as a personalized clinical tool, not a general recommendation
  • Interpret endothelial and aging biomarkers with an integrative lens
  • Build care plans that emphasize nutrition, physical activity, and vascular support
  • Enhance your cardiovascular expertise using tools aligned with modern integrative care
This course equips you with the knowledge and clinical tools to confidently manage advanced topics in integrative care—using whole-person, lifestyle-based strategies grounded in science and systems thinking.

Whether you work in internal medicine, family practice, cardiology, or lifestyle medicine, this course helps you bring precision and whole-person insight to cardiovascular care.

Ready to build your integrative clinical skillset?