Health and Life Coach Certification

Health Care Life coachProvide even more value and bring in more clients with the health and life coach certification program offered by the American Institute of Health Care Professionals (AIHCP). This certification course aims to provide qualified professionals with high-quality education and practice that translates into better coaching, client management, and improved wellness techniques that keep clients satisfied in the long term. 

 

Health and Life Coach Certification Course Requirements and Fees

In order to be accepted into the certification program, applicants must meet specific criteria. You can also fill out our qualification review form, and someone from our team will verify if your current qualifications meet one of the requirements below.

  • A registered nurse with a current license to practice
  • A licensed social worker
  • A licensed health care professional
  • A healthcare provider with at least an associate’s degree
  • A licensed counselor or psychologist
  • A certified professional in holistic or integrative health care
  • A healthcare educator
  • A healthcare case manager
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, human services, or other health-related field

The program itself consists of five required CE courses, which will cost a total of $875 and include the courses below. After completing the courses there is a certification fee for Health Care Life Coach Certification of $220, plus shipping and handling, which includes the official certificate, ID card, and other related documents. Please note that the cost does not cover textbooks and other learning materials required for the courses. The Life Coaching courses include the following:

Those who successfully become certified by AIHCP can add the initials/credentials “HCLC-C” after their name which stands for Health Care Life Coach-Certified”. Enrollment in the program also paves the way for our fellowship program. To achieve fellowship status, candidates must have 250 hours of continuing education over the course of six years, starting from the initial date on the application.

 

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Renewing Your Wellness and Life Coach Certification

After passing the program, the certification is valid for four years, after which you’ll need to be recertified to continue using the credentials. Similar to the initial payment, the recertification fee is $220, plus shipping and handling, and requires candidates to provide evidence of at least 50 contact hours of study, lecture, and learning activities related to the specialty, which can include AIHCP’s courses on continuing education. In addition, you must show proof of at least 500 hours of practice with the wellness and life coach certification over the four-year certification period.

 

Health and Life Coach Certification Testimonials

The health and life coach certification program, as well as other courses offered by AIHCP, offer a meaningful path for healthcare professionals who seek new skillsets and tools to grow in their profession and provide even more value to both colleagues and clients. For Tracey Ann Domingue, the program offered new insights in easy, digestible sections while also incorporating real-world skills.

“This was a great course overall, for my own personal self and experience, as well as my career goals. The course was totally doable in your own time, without pressure. I found it easy to complete, affordable and I learned a lot about things I thought I knew and things I didn’t know enough about to better myself and career. The study texts were well written and easy to follow and I really liked the way the exams were set up to print out and do as you followed along in the texts. Most of the time everything went in complete order and you didn’t have to go back and forth searching for the answers, it flowed very well, which made completing the exams very easy. There were couple questions that I asked to be reviewed, but for the most part everything was right there, ver batum. I would recommend this course to anyone one wanting to expand their knowledge in the healthcare field or just for their own personal gain. I really liked the way it incorporated many different aspects of coaching, including the spiritual side, which in my opinion is an extremely important piece of the puzzle.

Thank you,”

Tracey Ann Domingue, MPH, MS, RDH, CHES.

 

You can read more stories from other successful AIHCP candidates on our growing testimonial page.

 

The Benefits of a Health and Life Coach Certification

A health and life coach certification doesn’t just add more to your title it shows an ongoing commitment to the profession. Taking valuable time and resources to learn new skills, gain additional insights, and find ways to improve current techniques through the program translates to a better experience with each client. Providing valuable care and expertise that goes above and beyond the standard over time means more satisfied clients and a better reputation that puts your practice front and center for others to see.

However, new innovations and findings continue to come out long after the program is after. To stay on top of current events, we recommend keeping up with our healthcare life coaching blog topics to stay in the loop on the latest contributions to the practice.

 

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FAQs on Health and Life Coach Certification

What are the key benefits of attaining a health and life coach certification?

A certification shows ongoing efforts to improve care for clients and patients. In addition, it cements your position as an expert in the industry, elevating your professional status and marketability in some spaces. The certification also helps with securing potential clients who need a main differentiator between options for a health and wellness coach.

 

Do I need to take the continuing education courses to achieve my certification?

Our model for certification is designed so that our certified members have accomplished the same educational achievements and have consistency in knowledge and skills attainment. Many have experience in many types of specialty practices, but they are varied. Our model focuses on core and solid, comprehensive knowledge and skills that have been determined to practice the specialty at a higher level of quality practice. However, there are instances where past education may be used to waive some of the courses required. View our FAQ page to learn more.

 

Do you offer a curriculum of continuing education courses for recertification?

Each of our certification programs includes a full continuing education curriculum that is designed to meet certification requirements. 

 

Do your continuing education courses have any board approvals?

Most of our continuing education courses do have some or many board approvals, though specific approval depends on the type of professional boards. You can see the full list on our healthcare CE approvals page.

 

Is a health and life coach certification necessary for my practice?

Having the certification cements your commitment to the practice, which can easily attract new clients, employers, and colleagues. It offers peace of mind to those who prefer a knowledgeable expert in the space, and in some cases, it can be the deciding factor that leads to new clients. Trustworthiness and authority come with the certification, and those working with you will be looking for the guidance and expertise learned from the courses available from AIHCP.

 

What is the process for your Certification programs? How do I enter and complete a the case management certification program?

We have a dedicated page that provides a quick over-view of our certification process. It will provide you with good information about the process/phases of both the education courses and application for certification. Click here to access.