Training / Certification
Health Promotion Institute
The Health Promotion Institute (HPI) provides comprehensive coach training and certification to health and allied health professionals.
Our proven coaching methodology incorporates the latest evidence-based adult learning and behavior change theories with practical skills and applications. HPI-certified coaches master the skills necessary to positively impact behavior change in a variety of settings. Developed and delivered by experienced health coaching experts, HPI training modules provide a strong foundation in health coaching skills as well as advanced certification in specialty areas.
Our Health Promotion Institute Coaching curriculum aligns with the World Health Organization’s core competencies, and all HPI training modules receive Level 1 continuing education units (CEU) from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).
HPI Certified Health Coaches
- Enable corporations and health plans to offer high-quality health coaching to employees and members
- Allow health clubs, hospitals, and retailers to offer coaching services to their, clients, patients, and customers
- Enable physicians and other health professionals to refer patients to health coaches to support disease management program compliance and lasting lifestyle change
Health Impact is a comprehensive Health Coach Certification course that teaches the practical application of theory-based health intervention techniques. Health professionals who complete this course master the communication skills and techniques required to effectively use evidence-based behavior change methodologies and adult learning theory to positively impact behavior change.
Health Impact: Core Health Coaching Skills and Techniques (8 CEU)- Four, 2-hour Live Instructional Webinars
- Course Materials and Tools
- Practical Certification Exam
- Health Behaviors and Lifestyle Factors influencing Health and Quality of Life
- Models of Health Behavior Change including Theories of Motivation
- Comprehensive and Brief Intervention Techniques using the 5 A Model
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology Applications in Health Coaching
- Evidence-based Coach Skills Performance
- Relapse Prevention and Adherence Strategies
HealthPoint 360° teaches the core concepts of conducting brief interventions, focusing on the communication skills and techniques required to successfully engage individuals to adopt healthy lifestyle habits. A brief intervention is an attempt to modify behavior during routine or intermittent contact. By performing brief interventions, the health professional or educator can effectively reach and engage their clients within the window of three to seven minutes. Appropriate for health coaches who have completed previous comprehensive coach training or health professionals who have the opportunity for brief interventions.
HealthPoint 360°: Changing Behaviors through Brief Interventions (4 CEU)- Two, 2-hour Live Instructional Webinars
- Course Materials and Tools
- Practical Certification Exam
- Health Behaviors and Lifestyle Factors influencing Health and Quality of Life
- Models of Health Behavior Change including Theories of Motivation
- Comprehensive and Brief Intervention Techniques using the 5A Model
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology Applications in Health Coaching
- Evidence-based Coach Skills Performance
- Relapse Prevention and Adherence Strategies
Advanced Certification Courses provide health coaches, medical and allied health professionals with additional training to provide intensive lifestyle management coaching to groups or individuals:
- Basic Tobacco Intervention Skills for Medical and Allied Health Professionals
- Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification
- Stress Management Specialist Certification
- Weight Management Specialist Certification
HPI Training also includes:
- Private skills practice with an Instructor/Mentor
- Practical evaluation of health coaching skills
- Training manual and coaching tools and resources
- Certification of Completion upon successful completion of certification exam
- 1-year membership for WellWatch™ monthly e-newsletter
- Telephonic support from instructors
- Monthly webinars
