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BOARD CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

The CNS Curriculum™

The clinical neuroscience program behind board-certified Chiropractic Neurologists and Functional Neurology Fellows worldwide.

A comprehensive, evidence-based journey through the nervous system — from first principles to board certification. 305 credit hours. 13 modules. 4 continents.

18,000+
PHYSICIANS TRAINED
305
CREDIT HOURS
4
CONTINENTS
13
MODULES
THE GAP

When Neurological Findings Don’t Add Up

Uncertainty shouldn’t be the reason you refer out.

For many clinicians, neurological findings remain fragmented — an isolated cranial nerve deficit here, a vague balance complaint there — without a framework to connect them. When findings don’t point to a clear structural cause, uncertainty takes over. Cases get referred out. Patients keep searching.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Built for clinicians ready to go deeper

Whether you’re early in your career or reigniting your passion for the science

The CNS Curriculum is designed for licensed healthcare providers who want to prepare for board certification, develop advanced clinical competence, become the referral destination for complex neurological cases, and build a practice differentiated by measurable outcomes.

TWO CREDENTIALS, ONE CURRICULUM

Choose Your Credential Path

ACA RECOGNIZED
Chiropractic Neurology Diplomate

Board-certified specialty credential through the DACANB. Designates advanced competency in clinical neuroscience within chiropractic practice.

ACFN GRANTED
Functional Neurology Fellowship

Professional credential through the American College of Functional Neurology. Centers on functional neurology assessment and rehabilitation applications.

THE PROGRAM

From Mitosis to Mastery

Every session emphasizes clinical application — not theoretical neuroscience.

This is a comprehensive, progressive clinical neuroscience program that builds your understanding of the nervous system from the ground up — system by system, module by module. This is neuroscience you use on Monday morning.

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FROM Mitosis TO Mastery

How the Curriculum Unfolds

Chapter 1
Where It All Begins
CNS-01: History, Development & Neuromuscular Applications

How the nervous system forms, how neurons differentiate, how early sensory input shapes neurological integrity. From embryology to the neuromuscular system.

Chapter 2
The Wiring
CNS-02: The Peripheral Nervous System & Spinal Cord

The highways that carry every signal between the brain and the body. Structural layout, clinical conditions from compressive neuropathies to inflammatory disorders, and diagnostic techniques.

Chapter 3
The Brain Meets the World
CNS-03: Cranial Nerves & The Ocular Motor System

Twelve pairs of cranial nerves, the ocular motor system, examination techniques, and individualized ocular rehabilitative strategies.

Chapter 4
The Invisible Operator
CNS-04: Autonomic Nervous System & Intracranial Vascular Disorders

Central and peripheral ANS components, dysautonomia diagnostics and treatment, meninges, vasculature, CSF, and glial cell function.

Chapter 5
Coordination and Balance
CNS-05: The Cerebellum & Vestibular System

The cerebellum's expanding role in cognition alongside motor functions. Vestibular assessment and non-pharmaceutical balance strategies.

Chapter 6
Higher Ground
CNS-06: Frontal-Parietal-Temporal Lobe Structure & Function

The cortex — cognition, language, emotion, and memory. Structure, function, and clinical conditions that emerge when each system breaks down.

Chapter 7
Brain Meets Body
CNS-07: Neurophysiology of Cardiorespiratory, Gastric & Reproductive Systems

The Brain-Gut Axis, cardiovascular neurophysiology, and non-pharmaceutical management strategies grounded in neurological examination.

Chapter 8
Understanding Pain
CNS-08: Pain & Head/Facial Pain

How pain is generated, how the brain modulates it, and why it persists. Targeted treatment approaches for dysfunctional pain modulatory centers.

Chapter 9
Movement and Its Disorders
CNS-09: Neuroradiology of Movement / Case Studies

Neurological mechanisms behind movement, central structures that govern it, and case studies bridging classroom learning to clinical reality.

Chapter 10
Putting It All Together
CNS-10: Examination & Rehabilitation in Functional Neurology

The synthesis module. Complex patient histories, targeted neurological examinations, advanced testing, and individualized rehabilitation programs.

Chapter 11
Prove It
CNS-11: Board Review

Your capstone — a comprehensive board review for the Diplomate and Fellowship examinations. Walk into the exam room ready.

Supporting Chapter
Neurochemistry & The Endocrine System
CNS-17 · Self-Paced

Neurochemical and endocrine systems that underpin clinical neuroscience. Complete at your own pace.

Supporting Chapter
Principles of Neuroradiology
CNS-18 · Self-Paced

Imaging principles supporting diagnostic accuracy. Complete at your own pace.

WHY CLINICIANS CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM

What Changes When You Complete It

🎓
Board Certification Preparation

Purpose-built for the DACANB and ACFN examinations. 305 credit hours exceeding the 300-hour minimum with depth far beyond exam preparation.

🧠
Clinical Confidence in the Room

Eliminate the gray zone. Stop referring out of uncertainty and start referring out of choice. That shift changes how you show up for every patient.

🔧
A Bigger Toolbox Without Changing Your Identity

Layer a neurological lens on top of your existing skill set. You're still you — you just see more, understand more, and can do more.

🏥
Become the Referral Destination

With a Diplomate or Fellowship credential, you become a referral destination — from MDs, PTs, neuropsychologists, and concussion clinics.

💡
Turn Complex Cases Into Your Strength

Chronic pain, post-concussion, dizziness, dysautonomia — the patients who bounce from provider to provider become your most loyal advocates.

📈
Revenue Diversification

Advanced assessments and specialized protocols command higher case values. Move beyond competing on price for commodity services.

🔥
Professional Renewal

Reignite the science. Clinicians routinely describe the experience as falling back in love with their profession.

🌍
A Global Professional Network

18,000+ physicians worldwide. Live cohorts across four continents. A peer community for case consultation and referral partnerships.

📊
Measurable Outcomes That Speak for Themselves

Objective neurological examination findings you can measure, track, and demonstrate — defensible, documentable, and compelling to patients and referring providers.

🚀
Future-Proof Your Scope

Providers who position themselves at the intersection of integrative, brain-based, and functional models now will shape the next era of clinical practice.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything in the Program

305 credit hours of clinical neuroscience education
11 live modules + 2 self-paced modules
36 months of Medline access
36 months to complete the program
Board exam eligibility upon completion
Certificate of Completion
Ability to resubscribe for continued access
Flexibility to attend at any global venue
WHERE & WHEN

Upcoming Sessions

Choose the location and schedule that fits your life. Attend at any venue — or combine sessions across locations to accelerate your path.

June 26-28, 2026
History, Development & Neuromuscular Applications
Minnetonka, MN - The Functional Neurology Center
July 31 - August 2, 2026
The Peripheral Nervous System & Spinal Cord - Fast Track
Minnetonka, MN - The Functional Neurology Center
September 18-20, 2026
Cranial Nerves & The Ocular Motor System - Fast Track
Minnetonka, MN - The Functional Neurology Center
July 24-26, 2026
Autonomic Nervous System & Intracranial Vascular Disorders
Cape Canaveral FL - Carrick Learning Center
September 11-13, 2026
The Cerebellum & Vestibular System
Cape Canaveral FL - Carrick Learning Center
October 16-18, 2026
Frontal-Parietal-Temporal Lobe Structure & Function - Fast Track
Cape Canaveral FL - Carrick Learning Center
December 4-6, 2026
Neurophysiology of the Cardiorespiratory & Gastric Reproductive Systems - Fast Track
Cape Canaveral FL - Carrick Learning Center
January 15-17, 2027
Pain & Head/Facial Pain - Fast Track
Cape Canaveral FL - Carrick Learning Center
February 19-21, 2027
Neurology of Movement/ Case Studies - Florida - January 2027
Cape Canaveral FL - Carrick Learning Center
April 16-18, 2027
Examination & Rehabilitation In Functional Neurology - Florida - April 2027
Cape Canaveral FL - Carrick Learning Center
June 11-13, 2027
Board Review - Fast Track
Cape Canaveral FL - Carrick Learning Center
December 11-13, 2026
Board Review - Fast Track
Amsterdam- NL Amsterdam Brain Center
REAL STORIES

What Program Alumni Say

"This program changed how I practice. I went from uncertain to confident with neurological cases. The framework gives you a system, not just knowledge."

Dr. Sarah Chen, DC, DACNB
Board-Certified Chiropractic Neurologist

"After completing the CNS Curriculum, referrals from MDs and PTs started flowing in. This credential set my practice apart in a market where everyone looks the same."

Dr. James Rivera, DC, FACFN
Functional Neurology Fellow
PROGRAM INVESTMENT

Enroll in The CNS Curriculum™

The CNS Curriculum™
$12,125
Payment plans available · 36 months of access
CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT
Live, In-Person

Attend at venues across 4 continents. 3-day weekend sessions (Fri–Sun) to minimize time away from practice.

Live Stream

Select sessions from Cape Canaveral, FL. Same content, real-time participation, remote access.

On-Demand — Coming Soon

Self-paced access to all program content. Pre-register now to be notified when available.

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Common Questions

What is the Chiropractic Neurology Diplomate?

The DACANB is a board-certified specialty credential recognized by the American Chiropractic Association. The CNS Curriculum provides the required 300+ hours of education and structured preparation for this examination.

How long does it take to complete the program?

The Fast Track format delivers the full curriculum within approximately 12 to 14 months. You have 36 months from purchase to complete all requirements. Sessions are held over 3-day weekends.

The nervous system doesn’t wait.

Your patients are looking for someone who understands it. Be that someone.