NBHWC Accredited Program: Earn a National Health Coach Certification
Stand out from the rest: health coach certification approved by NBHWC
Wellcoaches is an NBHWC accredited program! 1,500 Wellcoaches have taken the National exam with a 94% pass rate.
Once you have earned the Wellcoaches Certification, and completed the Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches course, you may be eligible to earn the designation of "National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach" through the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Please see the NBHWC website for all requirements and timelines.
Lead the field
In order to integrate the coach into the healthcare team, Wellcoaches CEO Margaret Moore co-founded NBHWC (a nonprofit affiliate of the National Board of Medical Examiners), secured a multi-year collaboration with the CDC on the DPP program, and led the NBHWC reimbursement team including the rollout of new AMA CPT codes for health and well-being coaching. By completing the national board certification you too are leading the field!
Will I be ready for the National Exam?
To be eligible for the National Exam, you must complete the Wellcoaches Training and Certification program, including the Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches course. Here is a sample timeline for guidance. However, please note that we do not recommend rushing through any part of the process in order to be eligible for the national certification. Becoming a masterful coach requires reflection and practice over time.
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Complete Module 1 by April 2025
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Complete Module 2 + Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches by May 2025
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Complete Module 3 by June 2025
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Complete 50 client practice sessions by Aug 2025 (you may begin tracking time following your Practical Skills Assessment in Module 3)
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Apply for the national exam during the August 11 – September 4, 2025 application period
