Certified Bio-Identical Hormone Pellet Specialist (CBHPS)

International Physician Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program

Total Duration: 24 Hours

Physician-Only Credential

I. Program Overview

This 24-hour physician-level Continuing Medical Education program provides structured endocrine science education, biomarker interpretation training, patient selection protocols, and supervised procedural instruction in bio-identical hormone pellet therapy.

Eligibility Requirements

MD / DO degree (or international equivalent)
Active medical license from country of origin
Curriculum Vitae submission
Government-issued identification
Confirmation of professional liability coverage if practicing clinically

Licensure Requirement Statement

Completion of this CME program does not grant authority to practice medicine or perform procedures in any jurisdiction. Physicians must hold an active medical license in the state, province, or country where patient care is delivered.

II. Curriculum Structure (24 Hours)

Module I – Endocrine Physiology (8 Hours)

HPG axis physiology
Testosterone metabolism
Estradiol physiology
SHBG dynamics
Aromatase pathways
DHT conversion
IGF-1 interactions
Thyroid and cortisol interplay

Module II – Biomarker Interpretation (6 Hours)

Total & Free Testosterone
Estradiol (E2)
FSH / LH
SHBG
PSA monitoring
CBC & Hematocrit
Lipid profile
Liver function tests

Module III – Patient Selection & Risk Management (4 Hours)

Indications and contraindications
Hormone-dependent cancer considerations
Polycythemia risk management
Cardiovascular risk evaluation
Informed consent standards

Module IV – Procedural Training (6 Hours)

Sterile technique
Anatomical landmarks
Subcutaneous insertion technique
Dosing strategies
Complication management
Post-procedure follow-up

III. Procedural Competency Checklist

□ Demonstrates sterile field preparation

□ Identifies correct anatomical landmarks

□ Performs local anesthesia correctly

□ Inserts pellet at appropriate depth

□ Provides post-procedure instructions

□ Recognizes complication signs

Faculty Signature: ________________________ Date: ___________

IV. Physician Participation Agreement

Participant acknowledges that this certification is educational in nature and does not confer independent practice authority. The participant agrees to comply with all local licensure and regulatory requirements.