The Vanderbilt Health Coaching Program offers the following continuing education courses approved by NBHWC:
Group Health Coaching ($45, 2 CEs)
Group health coaching can be a powerful intervention that provides assistance to larger numbers of clients, builds community and enhances accountability. It requires additional energy, planning, an understanding of group dynamics and development of group facilitation skills. This module will walk you through the basics of both the theory and application of group health coaching. The cost for this course is $45.
This fully online and self-paced CE course is approved by NBHWC for 2 continuing education units (Course #: CE-000188-1). Click here to register on our Eventbrite page.
Curiosity, Compassion, & True Connection: Fostering Cultural Humility in the Coaching Space ($55, 1 CE)
As societal systems continue to make efforts to bridge structural racism and other forms of inequity, it's vital for coaches to continue to grow in their own awareness of unconscious bias as well as gain tools to provide more equitable and culturally aware health coaching. The benefits of this course include: review of essential DEI definitions, practical application of key self-awareness and non-violent communication frameworks, as well as additional resources for self-learning. The goal of this module is to set a framework for health coaches to create an inclusive environment for coaching clients by utilizing a Cultural Humility framework. Unpack concepts like positionality, power, privilege, and intersectionality to better understand how they impact our approach as coaches and our ability to effectively support clients.
This fully online and self-paced CE course is approved by NBHWC for 1 continuing education unit (Course #: CEA-000438-1 ). Click here to register on our Eventbrite page
Tune Up Your Follow-Up Session ($179: includes LIVE, Faculty-mentored call)
As an experienced health coach, you are aware of how important follow-up sessions are to the coaching process. The Vanderbilt Health Coaching Program (VHCP) has developed a reliable and evidence-based follow-up structure to lean into whether you’re a new or seasoned coach. This structure allows for the continued “topping up” of a client's motivation, deeper listening, and a roadmap for the coach to scaffold foundational and advanced skills and strategies. After completion of the online, self-paced material join a live and interactive Faculty-mentored call to apply your new learnings! Live calls offered quarterly.
This hybrid CE course is approved by NBHWC for 3 continuing education units (Course #: CEA-000438-2). Click here to register on our Eventbrite page.
Health Coaching Mentoring ($199, 5 CEs)
Good mentorship is a cornerstone to developing as a health and wellness coach. This training includes 4 modules for coaches interested in building their health coaching mentorship and teaching skills. The topics covered include developing greater presence, cultivating inspiring mentor traits, mentor responsibilities and associated skills. The cost for this course is $199.
This fully online and self-paced CE course is approved by NBHWC for 5 continuing education units (Course #: CE-000188-2). Click here to register on our Eventbrite page.
Additional questions? Please email healthcoaching@vumc.org .
NEW in 2024
Be a Trailblazer: Join Our 3-Part Mentorship CE Course!
Health Coaching Mentorship Level 2: Intermediate
Every mentor has different strengths and areas for enhancement. The Level 2: Intermediate course builds on Level 1: Foundations to give you a chance to apply the concepts learned while also “trying on” new mentorship skills in safe and supportive environment. You will receive and learn to provide tailored feedback in 3 live group mentorship calls. This online monthly group is comprised of seasoned health coaches who, like you, are also learning to mentor.
The cost for this course is $585 and it is approved by NBHWC for 11 continuing education units (CEA-000319-1). Register for this course online.
Health Coaching Mentorship Level 3: Intermediate-Advanced
Apply your knowledge and skills from Levels 1 & 2 to further increase your mentorship abilities. You will observe a carefully selected coaching session, chosen for you by VHCP Faculty to both challenge and optimize your unique set of mentorship skills. After you provide mock feedback to the coach you observed, you will self-assess your mentorship. A VHCP faculty member will review your feedback and self-assessment, inviting additional insight and working with you on enhancing your mentorship style and skills. This process happens sequentially for three health coaching sessions, allowing you to move onto the next session with tailored faculty feedback aimed to help you meet your mentorship goals and refine your skills based on feedback from highly experienced experts.
The cost for this course is $299 and it is approved by NBHWC for 4.75 continuing educations units (CEA-000319-2). Email healthcoaching@vumc.org with any questions. Thank you for your interest in the advancement of health coaching!