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Certification & Renewal

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In this area you will find information that will support you in the certification and certification renewal process.

 Certification Paths

Wellness & Health Coach Certification (32 hours)

The Wellness & Health Coach Certification core training is a 32 hour certification program designed for the participant who want to add wellness / health coaching skills to their existing professional education.

Certification Information:

Though we do not charge extra for Certification there are added requirements to becoming Certified as a Wellness and Health Coach. To acheive this distinction you must successfully complete the 32 hour core Wellness & Health Coach Certification class, final exam, 5 buddy coaching sessions, and a written casestudy. Once certified you may use the credentials CWHC after your name and our certification seal. Certification is granted in 2 year blocks to ensure the continued growth of our CWHC coaches with 10 CE's a year (see renewal process below) To honor the integrity of the program - no more than 2 classes maybe missed to become certified.

Professional Wellness & Health Coach Certification (75 hours)

While the Real Balance - core Wellness & Health Coach Certification training program provides core skills to help health professionals become competent health and wellness coaches, this advanced 75-hour program gives coaches a path to masterful coaching and accreditation with the International Coach Federation. The Professional Coach Path is designed to assist students who desire to deepen their coaching skills and/or are pursuing the ICF Professional Coach Credential via the Portfolio Process.

Certification Information:

To acheive this distinction you must successfully complete the 32 hour core Wellness & Health Coach Certification Certification, the Advanced Wellness Coaching Competencies: Practice and Application (20 hours 28 ICF approved coach specific training hours), Mentor Coaching Group, and choice of electives to acheive the 75 contact hours and submit all audio recordings and paperwork for review. Certification is granted in 3 year blocks to ensure the continued growth of our CPWHC coaches with 10 CE's a year (see renewal process below)

Certification Renewal Information for Both Certification Paths:

Purpose of Recertification

The purpose of periodic recertification is to ensure and maintain a high standard of competency for certified coaches beyond the initial two year period following successful passing of certification process.
 RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Apply for Certification Renewal within 30 days of your renewal due date.
Pay the required application/processing/ mailing fee:
  • $75 for a Certified Health and Wellness Coach (having completed and certified in our core training program)
  • $125 for a Professional Certified Health and Wellness Coach (having completed and certified in our advanced, 10 month program)
*The payment link for these fees will be sent to you upon completion of the Coach Recertification Application
Qualifying Continuing Coach Education Hours (CCE)
  • Real Balance classes
  • Real Balance Free Webinars
  • Conferences with sessions related to wellness coaching
All  CCE acquired outside of Real Balance must demonstrate a relationship to the wellness & health coaching skill set. Courses required for your expert field, such as nutrition or fitness, nursing classes do not apply. If you question if a class or workshop will apply please call 866-568-4702 for prior approval.               

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We are passionate about providing the highest level of wellness coach training delivered with integrity in a high touch manner that honors each persons uniqueness. we are excited about growing the craft of Wellness Coaching and supporting its uses in Wellness & Lifestyle Medicine.

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We are committed to creating and supporting a community of wellness & health coaches and all the people interested in health and wellbeing and encouraging their professional and personal development.

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We persevere to bring coaches and organizations together to affect positive health outcomes, positive healthcare change, and to support positive lifestyle change at all levels. We are dedicated to actively creating Allies For A Healthy World!

Helping You Succeed as a Certified Health Coach !

The Real Balance Wellness Mapping 360º™ ”Wellness & Health” Coach Certification program is one of the top-rated health and wellness coach certification programs, offering the best value and greatest support for students and graduates seeking to become health coach professionals.

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During training, you’ll receive an unparalleled, interactive learning experience. Training sessions are led by highly qualified instructors who provide ongoing feedback and support. Our approach is very personal.

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After receiving your certification, our team will continue to provide unlimited support, access to our private Coach Center and Distance Learning membership site. We provide the latest lifestyle and health topics and more.

You become part of our learning community - Allies For A Healthy World!

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The demand for certified health coach professionals has never been greater.

As a Certified Wellness & Health Coach, you’ll play a key role in helping clients develop healthier lifestyles, enriching their lives with encouragement, expertise, and support. Our health coach certification courses provide tools and resources to make it easy to implement the Wellness Mapping 360°™ method of wellness & health coaching. You will learn a holistic approach that is very practical to implement.

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In this area you will find  a listing of all our class offerings!

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Become a member and gain access to valuable education, connection, research, and our "Find a Coach" network. 

RESEARCH

We all need to keep on top of the ever growing and ever changing world of health coaching. The research continues to add up and we will do our best to keep you in the know.

For Information or to Register 866-568-4702

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