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About This Partner
The education you receive at Carrick Institute prepares you to practice at the highest level. The American College of Functional Neurology exists to credential that expertise and give it professional recognition that patients, peers, and referring providers can trust.
ACFN is the premier board certification body for functional neurology, offering the diplomate credential (DACNB) that has become the gold standard for clinicians practicing brain-based, integrative healthcare. For CI scholars who have invested hundreds of hours in clinical neuroscience education, board certification through ACFN is the natural next step — it validates your training, differentiates your practice, and provides the professional designation that signals advanced competence to everyone who encounters your work.
Beyond certification, ACFN provides continuing professional development, peer community, and a framework for maintaining the clinical standards that define the discipline. If you've done the work at Carrick Institute, ACFN is where that work earns its professional credential.
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What is the DACNB?
The Diplomate of the American College of Functional Neurology (DACNB) is a board-level credential recognizing advanced competency in functional neurology. It signals to patients, referring providers, and institutions that you have met rigorous standards of education, examination, and clinical practice in brain-based healthcare.
Am I eligible?
Eligibility requirements include completion of specified clinical neuroscience education (including Carrick Institute programs), clinical practice experience, and successful passage of the board examination. Visit ACFN's website for current eligibility requirements specific to your discipline and jurisdiction.
How does board certification benefit my practice?
Board certification differentiates you in a crowded marketplace. It provides a credible, recognizable credential for marketing your practice, enhances referral relationships with other providers, and may support insurance credentialing and reimbursement in certain jurisdictions. It also demonstrates ongoing commitment to professional excellence.
Is this only for chiropractors?
While ACFN has historically served the chiropractic neurology community, the scope of functional neurology education at Carrick Institute now spans multiple disciplines. Check with ACFN for the latest eligibility pathways relevant to your professional license.