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06/09/26 7 - 9 PM CT Functional Medicine 309: Autonomic Nervous System Regulation as Preventive Medicine | CCEDseminars.com

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A healthcare professional reviewing clinical charts and nervous system diagrams in a modern, well-lit medical office — representing autonomic nervous system assessment in a functional medicine clinical setting.
Online Course Format:  Live Webinar
Course Tuition:   $59.00
Credit Hours ( CE ):  2
Contributor:  Howard Benedikt, DC, DCBCN
CLICK HERE for a list of states, provinces and countries this course is accredited in.
Seats Still Available:  85
Date & Time :
Start:  June 09, 2026  7:00 pm
End:  June 09, 2026  9:00 pm
* Central Time Zone

Online Chiropractic CE Course Description & Course Details

Webinar Details

DATE
Tuesday
June 9, 2026
TIME CT
7:00–9:00 PM
Central Time
FORMAT
Live
Webinar
CE HOURS
2 Hours
PRICE
$59.00
PRESENTER
Howard Benedikt
DC, DCBCN

FM 309 is a 2-hour live online chiropractic CE webinar delivering advanced functional medicine CE focused on autonomic nervous system regulation as a preventive health strategy. This chiropractic continuing education course provides clinicians with evidence-informed tools for assessing and supporting ANS function in every patient encounter. Join Dr. Howard Benedikt for this comprehensive autonomic nervous system webinar and elevate your clinical approach to chronic disease prevention.

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About the Presenter

Howard Benedikt DC DCBCN — Chiropractic Functional Medicine CE Instructor

Howard Benedikt, DC, DCBCN, is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with advanced credentials as a Diplomate of the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition (DCBCN). He brings extensive clinical experience in functional medicine and nutritional science, with a specialized focus on the role of the nervous system in chronic disease prevention, metabolic health, and neuroimmune function. Dr. Benedikt has developed and taught numerous postgraduate continuing education programs that emphasize evidence-informed integrative strategies that address root causes of dysfunction rather than symptom management. He is a respected continuing education instructor whose courses are valued by clinicians seeking to advance their functional and preventive care expertise.

What Attendees Are Saying

“CCED helps me stay sharp, up to date, and legally compliant. Their webinars are a must for any chiropractor who wants to grow their practice the right way.”

— Reon Bailey, DC

“I’ve learned more here than in many live seminars. Thank you for making me a better doctor.”

— Rob Rosenbaum, DC

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Course Information

Course Description

This 2-hour continuing education course examines how autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulation functions as a foundational pillar of preventive medicine. Clinicians will learn how chronic stress, trauma, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and environmental factors disrupt ANS balance—compromising immune surveillance, neuroimmune communication, and mitochondrial resilience—contributing to chronic pain, cardiometabolic disease, autoimmune conditions, and accelerated aging. Practical clinical assessment tools, biomarker insights, lifestyle interventions, and nutritional strategies are presented to restore nervous system resilience and long-term disease prevention.

Learning Objectives +

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain how autonomic nervous system regulation influences immune, inflammatory, metabolic, and pain pathways
  2. Identify clinical patterns of sympathetic dominance and parasympathetic insufficiency
  3. Correlate nervous system dysregulation with chronic inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and immune suppression
  4. Apply functional assessment tools for evaluating nervous system health in clinical practice
  5. Implement evidence-informed lifestyle, nutritional, and neuro-regulatory interventions for disease prevention
  6. Integrate nervous system regulation strategies into preventive and wellness-based care models
Course Outline +
  1. Preventive Medicine Through the Lens of the Nervous System
  2. Autonomic Nervous System Foundations
  3. Nervous System Dysregulation as a Driver of Chronic Disease
  4. Neuroimmune & Neuroendocrine Crosstalk
  5. Clinical Assessment of Nervous System Regulation
  6. Lifestyle Interventions as Preventive Neuro-Regulation
  7. Nutritional & Supplemental Strategies to Support Nervous System Resilience
  8. Clinical Application & Preventive Care Models
  9. Clinical Takeaways & Implementation
Who Should Attend +

This webinar is designed for licensed clinicians and students who want to deepen their understanding of functional and preventive medicine through the lens of nervous system regulation:

  • Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) — seeking advanced functional medicine CE
  • Functional medicine practitioners — ANS-based assessment and neuroimmune strategies
  • Wellness-focused chiropractors — lifestyle and nutritional protocols
  • Chiropractic students and recent graduates — building functional/preventive foundations
Webinar Technology & Access +

How to Join: After registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing your unique access link. No software installation is required. The webinar is accessible through any modern browser on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices.

What to Expect: This is a live, interactive session with screen-shared slides and a Q&A feature. Please log in 5–10 minutes early to ensure a smooth connection before the session begins.

Recording Access: Recording availability is determined on a course-by-course basis, subject to presenter agreement and state board requirements. Please check your confirmation email for details specific to this course.

CE Certificate Delivery: Certificates are issued electronically from your account following the event. Please ensure your license information are accurate at the time of registration.

Frequently Asked Questions +

Is this a live or recorded course?

This is a live webinar taking place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 7:00–9:00 PM Central Time. Registered participants join in real time and can interact with the presenter. Recording availability will be communicated through your registration confirmation.

How do I earn CE credit?

To earn 2 CE hours, you must attend the full live webinar session. Attendance is tracked electronically through the webinar platform. Partial attendance may not qualify for credit. After the event, your attendance record is verified and a certificate is issued accordingly.

What states are approved for this course?

State approval information is maintained and updated by our administrative team. Please see the State Approvals section on this page or contact CCEDseminars.com directly to confirm approval status for your specific state board before registering.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes. Upon verified attendance, a CE certificate will be available from your account.

Can I watch a replay if I miss the live session?

Replay access is not guaranteed for all courses and is subject to state board requirements. We strongly encourage live attendance to maximize your learning experience.

References

  1. Herman, J.P., McKlveen, J.M., Ghosal, S., Kopp, B., Wulsin, A., Makinson, R., Scheimann, J., & Myers, B. (2016). Regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical stress response. Comprehensive Physiology, 6(2), 603–621. https://doi.org/10.1002/cphy.c150015
  2. Capilupi, M.J., Kerath, S.M., & Becker, L.B. (2020). Vagus nerve stimulation and the cardiovascular system. Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine, 10(2), a034173. https://doi.org/10.1101/cshperspect.a034173
  3. Kania, A., Roufail, J., Prokop, J., & Stauss, H.M. (2024). A framework for the interpretation of heart rate variability applied to transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation and osteopathic manipulation. Physiological Reports, 12(6), e15981. https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.15981
  4. Tobaldini, E. (2020). Autonomic nervous system: From bench to bedside. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 9(10), 3180. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9103180

Content Optimization v3.1 | Updated April 2026

This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following states:

Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming,

This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following Canadian Provinces:

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Yukon,

This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following regions outside the United States & Canada:

Argentina, Australia, Cayman Islands, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Nambia, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Virgin Island, Zimbabwe,