Firefighter Health & Toxic Exposure:
Population Risk, Assessment, and Treatment Models

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​A clinical training for Naturopathic Doctors and integrative clinicians focused on occupational exposure, assessment, and treatment approaches for firefighter health.

Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Long Beach, CA (Pre-CNDA Conference) |
In-person & digital attendance available

​This training is designed for licensed clinicians seeking continuing education and applied clinical experience in firefighter health and toxic exposure care.
  • Format: 4-hour didactic + 3-hour applied clinical training

  • Up to 7 CEs 

  • Cost: $200 CNDA attendees & members | $250 non-members

  • Limited in-person spots (30) 

​Who This Training Is For


​• Licensed Naturopathic Doctors (NDs)

• Licensed integrative and functional medicine clinicians within scope to perform IV therapy
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• Clinicians serving firefighters, first responders, or high-exposure populations who hold appropriate licensure and IV certification

Why firefighter health requires a specialized approach

Firefighters are a highly exposed occupational population. This training focuses on the real-world clinical considerations needed to assess and treat toxic exposure impacts with appropriate context, cultural competency, and clinical rigor.

  • Elevated occupational toxin exposure
  • Increased cancer and chronic disease risk patterns
  • Clinical complexity in assessment, testing, and treatment

Training Content Overview

  • Firefighters as a Unique Clinical Population

  • Toxin Exposure & Health Impacts in Firefighting (PFAS, PAHs, VOCs, heavy metals, combustion byproducts)

  • Clinical Assessment, Testing & Treatment Strategies

  • Treatment Models for Detoxification & Recovery (group vs individual, safety, expected responses, early data)

Training structure: From Didactic to Direct Clinical Care

  • 4-hour didactic foundation covering exposure patterns, assessment, testing, and treatment

  • 3-hour supervised applied clinical training with direct experience providing care to participating local firefighters using detoxification protocols
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Digital attendees participate in the 4-hour didactic training and are not eligible for the hands-on clinical component.
All clinical activities are supervised and conducted with appropriate consent and safety protocols.

Faculty

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Dr. Jen Riegle, ND
IHAN Co-Founder & Medical Director
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Dr. Chris Holder, ND
IHAN Director of Clinical Research
Dr. LaDeana Jeane, ND
IHAN Integrative Medicine Ambassador

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I attend digitally? 
Yes, you can attend the didactic portion of the training for 4 CEs
How many CEs can I earn? 
Up to 7 CEs, issued by the CNDA
What if I’m not licensed in CA?
Didactic + digital still available; clinical requires CA
Do I need IV certification?
Yes, for the clinical, hands-on portion of the training
Is IHAN volunteer registration required? 
Yes, if you would like to participate in the hands-on clinical portion of the training. Registration is free and requires a background check. You can register here: www.ihanclinics.org/volunteer-registration.html
What’s the schedule for the day? 
• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Didactic clinical training
• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch (included)
• 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Applied clinical training with supervised treatment of firefighters
Questions?