A 12-Week Continuing Education Course with Dr. David Arneson, NMD
Learn to Safely Guide and Support Patients Through Medication Tapering. Most naturopathic and integrative doctors work with patients who want to reduce or discontinue antidepressants or benzodiazepines but need a clear, physiologically sound plan. This course equips you to safely support and guide patients through the tapering process, whether you prescribe directly or collaborate with a prescribing physician. You’ll learn how to stabilize neurochemistry, mitigate withdrawal rebound, and promote long-term recovery using naturopathic principles and targeted nutritional support.
Your Instructor: Dr. David Arneson, NMD
Dr. Arneson is a leading naturopathic authority in medication tapering, addiction medicine, and neuroendocrine recovery.
For more than 25 years, he has helped patients reduce or discontinue dependence-forming medications through individualized protocols and physiological stabilization. He has trained and supervised clinicians nationwide and served as clinical faculty at Sonoran University of Health Sciences.
Course Overview
- Duration: 12 weeks (18 instructional + 3 case-clinic hours)
- Format: Live digital sessions with remote attendance and full replay access
- CE Accreditation: NANCEAC certified (21 hours total)
- Investment: $2,997 | 20% member discount for NDNR Applied Natural Medicine subscribers
- Participants earn 21 NANCEAC-accredited CE hours and receive a Certificate of Completion verifying successful course participation.
What You’ll Master
- Safely supporting patients during antidepressant, SNRI, benzodiazepine, and antipsychotic tapering
- Applying naturopathic and functional medicine tools for neuroendocrine balance
- Recognizing red flags and coordinating care when prescription oversight is required
- Designing individualized nutritional, botanical, and lifestyle stabilization plans
- Understanding withdrawal physiology, receptor adaptation, and gut-brain signaling
- Managing sleep, endocrine, and autonomic changes during taper
Building a Taper-Support Focus in Your Practice
Dr. Arneson will share how to establish a focused, ethical, and sustainable taper-support specialty within your existing practice. You’ll learn how to:
- Integrate taper-support services into your clinical offerings using a structured intake and follow-up system
- Communicate effectively with prescribing providers to build professional trust and patient continuity
- Create a referral network and attract new patients seeking medication reduction support
- Educate your community through talks, workshops, and clinical content that position you as a trusted taper-support expert
- Balance safety, documentation, and scope-of-practice compliance while maintaining patient-centered care
Medications Covered
Dr. Arneson will discuss clinical strategies for safely tapering:
- SSRIs and SNRIs
- Benzodiazepines
- Other commonly prescribed psychotropic medications, including antipsychotics
Each class is addressed through its neurochemical mechanisms, withdrawal risks, and best-practice support strategies.
Incredible Offer
- Over 21 hours of clinically relevant instruction
- 12 weekly live digital sessions with replay access
- 3 interactive case-clinic Q&A sessions
- Downloadable slides and reference PDFs
- Certificate of Completion verifying successful participation
Additional Value — Exclusive Bonuses ($497 Value)
- Taper Design Guide: step-down templates and titration formulas [$99 value]
- Nutrient & Amino Support Matrix: dosing, timing, and cautions [$69 value]
- Organ and Detox Support Flowchart: reduce withdrawal reactions [$49 value]
- Motivational Interviewing Quick Guide: communication for adherence [$39 value]
- Private Practitioner Community Access: peer consultation and ongoing Q&A [$192 annual value]
All bonuses included free with enrollment.
A Personal Note from Dr. Arneson
“If you’re a naturopath or integrative doctor seeking new ways to support patients through medication tapering, or if you’ve felt stuck using approaches that no longer serve them, I welcome the opportunity to share what I’ve learned. Consider spending these 12 weeks with me. Healing is possible, and together, we can give patients a safer path forward.”
— Dr. David Arneson, NMD
FAQ
Q: Do I need to be a prescriber to take this course?
A: No. The program is designed for both prescribing and non-prescribing clinicians who support patients during tapering.
Q: Will I get access to replays if I miss a session?
A: Yes. Every live digital session and case clinic is recorded and available for replay.
Q: How do I receive my CE hours?
A: Upon completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion verifying eligibility for 21 accredited CE hours through NANCEAC.
Enrollment Details
- Live cohort begins Dec 5th, 2025
- Space limited for interactive Q&A
- Payment options available
Upon completing all sessions and course requirements, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion via email. This certificate verifies participation and can be submitted for 21 accredited CE hours through NANCEAC.
Join today to gain the structure, confidence, and proven methods to support patients through safe medication tapering—while building a focused, sustainable taper-support specialty within your practice.