Become a Certified Integrative Psychiatric Provider (IPP-C) with the Integrative Psychiatry Program
Designed for dedicated medical professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of holistic psychiatric care. Organized based on the Integrative Psychiatry Matrix (IPM) presented in the book
85 Lectures • Downloadable Notes • 27 Continuing Education Credits
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Course Overview.
The Integrative Psychiatry Program offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersections of the brain, body, and environment through a synthesis of conventional and functional medicine. This program is ideal for students and practicing Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Registered Nurses. You’ll gain an evidence-based holistic understanding of psychiatric care to overcome the barriers to effective treatment.
Stop sorting through the leaves and become part of the solution on the leading edge of personalized psychiatric practice.
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Consider the Whole Person.
See how the Integrative Model is used in this program to organize the evaluation of the individual.
Course Curriculum.
Explore 6 modules, each including organized & concise lectures, downloadable notes, practical summaries for clinical practice, and proposed exercises to build upon the application of the material in the practice setting.
Review material at your own pace with direct access to supportive guidance by course faculty and access to content for one year, including any added or updated material.
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In this module, you’ll learn the foundations of Integrative Psychiatry, including a focus on how care can be improved by sharpening diagnostic reasoning skills, analyzing the evidence base, and implementing change through the use of quality improvement science. The strengths and weaknesses of the conventional model will be critically appraised.
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In this module, you’ll also explore a synthesis of relevant neuroanatomy and physiology into a practical application format to enhance your conceptualization of brain networks and patient teaching methods. This content will set the stage for conceptualizing syndromic phenotypes and our analysis of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical treatment options.
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In this module, you’ll learn about key body systems influencing the brain and how to analyze and treat these systems effectively using advanced interview, screening, laboratory, and diagnostic techniques. These systems include the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, the gut-brain axis, detoxification, the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis, metabolism, the immune-brain axis, and epigenetics.
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In this module, you’ll learn how to analyze behaviors effectively using the behavioral chain analysis. By extension, you’ll learn how to bridge an individual from behavioral change to behavioral transformation by incorporating skills learned from the field of axiology (the study of values). You’ll leave this module with effective tools for implementing behavioral change and transformation.
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In this module, you’ll learn how to analyze the elements making up the sum total of environmental exposure and how to address them in the plan of care. You’ll receive focused content on lifestyle modifications in the domains of relationships, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and substance use.
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This final module emphasizes how individuals frame their experiences and construct the narrative of their life stories. In this final module, you’ll learn how to examine personality, the conceptualization and experience of the Self, and spirituality. You’ll also learn several techniques to nurture these domains and support the actualization of goals.
Comparison to Other Programs.
| Other Programs | This Program |
|---|---|
| Cost-Ineffective, $10,000+ | Cost-Effective, $625 |
| Largely theoretical with minimal practice recommendations | Healthy balance of theoretical and practical content |
| Long lectures with scattered high-yield material | Concise lectures focusing on high-yield material |
| PowerPoint slides as notes | Detailed notes document for each lecture to go along with PowerPoint |
| Disorganized topics | Clearly organized topics following a practice model |
| Lack of access to course instructor(s) | Direct access to course instructor(s) |
| Content revision & updates done after each cohort | Ongoing content updates based on changing evidence basis and participant requests |
| Vague nutraceutical recommendations | Specific brand and dosing recommendations |
Meet the Instructor.
Dr. Nicholas Hatcher is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and dually board-certified acute care (AGACNP) and psychiatric mental health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). He completed his acute care and doctoral education and training at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He then completed a post-doctoral degree in psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
Fascinated by the relationship between the body and the mind and the discrepancies he recognized in the mental healthcare system, Dr. Hatcher continued his academic journey to include a specialized focus on Integrative Psychiatry and Traumatology. He has completed a Fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry and pursued several continuing education opportunities in functional medicine and psychiatry to refine the execution of an integrative model in psychiatry. In his search for a unified and practical model for integrative psychiatry that captures the emergent behaviors of complex systems, Dr. Hatcher has performed a dialectical synthesis of reductionism and chaos/complexity theory to serve as the basis for an integrative model. In his model, he translates dynamic system interrelations into an organized approach that appreciates the uniqueness of each individual and supports the personalization of care.
After appreciating the tremendous benefits of this model in his practice and recognizing the high cost and disorganization of currently available Integrative Psychiatry educational material, Dr. Hatcher became motivated to teach others how to practice Integrative Psychiatry. Through his extensive experience as an educator, as a dually board-certified provider, and as a caring and compassionate individual, Dr. Hatcher aims to refine the delivery of Integrative Psychiatry.
"How can you hope to help a broken individual if you operate based on a broken model and system".
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Have more questions about the program? Check out our FAQ section to find detailed information about program access, processes, and much more.
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Yes! This program is designed to be truly integrative with an emphasis on the unity of traditional and alternative, or conventional and functional medicine perspectives.
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Yes! This program has been approved to award 27 contact hours. This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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While there is no certifying body for Integrative Psychiatry like the ANCC or AANP, I offer certification upon completion of the program as an Integrative Psychiatric Provider (IPP-C). You can use the credentials and associated certificate to demonstrate to others that you have dedicated your time to studying leading-edge practices in the subspecialty of Integrative Psychiatry.
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Yes! Having the ability to interact and ask questions about this content is important to this learning experience. You will be provided with the instructor’s email address in the program for any questions.
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The program material is delivered through Teachable and will include concise lectures, downloadable lecture notes, practical summaries, and proposed exercises for engaging with content.
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You will have immediate access to course material for 1 year including any added content or revisions made to the material (ongoing research and associated revisions and new content are added to provide the highest quality of evidence-based material and value to students). The course is self-paced, so you can take your time exploring the material.
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Yes! All of the introduction lessons for each module are made available for public viewing. Click here to view the accessible lessons.
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Yes! Course material is designed to meet you where you are, building a foundation for your understanding of Integrative Psychiatry. You will also have access to the program instructor for any questions or assistance.
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While the program is designed for the student or practicing Nurse Practitioner, Physician, or Physician Assistant, the program welcomes registered nurses, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and anyone else interested in Integrative Psychiatry. A foundational understanding of biological and health sciences is recommended.
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Yes! While there is content providing an adequate theoretical basis to build your understanding of the material, the primary focus is clinical application and translation into practice.
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Yes! Program material will be available for 1 year following purchase and will include any added and revised content throughout the year.
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This program is designed to elevate psychiatric providers to the leading edge of evidence-based and personalized practice. All course material is thoroughly reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis in light of advancements in Integrative Psychiatry. During your time in the program, you will receive access to all new, updated, and revised material.
Pricing and Enrollment.
Our Integrative Psychiatry Program is competitively priced, and we offer flexible payment plans to ensure that it’s accessible to all who are interested. Click one of the links below to begin your journey toward professional advancement.
$625 one-time OR $210/mo x3 months
Not Ready for the Full Program?
For almost 1/4 of the cost, check out the Functional Medicine Diagnostics Course!
This course focuses on advanced functional medicine laboratory and diagnostic tests and how these can be readily implemented in the practice setting.
Contact Us & Follow Our Journey.
Still have questions? We’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to us at info@drnicholashatcher.com.
Our team is always ready to help you navigate your educational journey.