Health Coach Certificate

Saint Christopher Community College's 12-week Health Coach Certificate Program combines self-paced learning (online/live and recorded classes) with independent and mentored coaching practice. Curriculum includes health-related topics covered by experts in diabetes, cancer survivorship, older adults, heart health, exercise and movement, healthy eating, mental health, pain, and work-life balance.

Health coaching is client-centered, and our students follow a powerful coaching process while employing motivational interviewing skills -- active listening, and coaching theory to facilitate change - helping clients make the necessary adjustments.

Program topics will include:

• Theory and practice on the structure and process of creating change, as well as key elements to behavioral change
• Health and the mind-body connection
• The role of culture and belief in health and wellness
• Powerful motivational interviewing skills
• Active listening and mindful awareness, including Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
• Positive psychology theory for health coaching
• Individual and group coaching
• The business of coaching -- including financial issues and career prospects -- as well as practical tools to use in your health coaching practice