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Health Coaching Courses

Health coaching courses can help you learn behavior change techniques, nutrition fundamentals, motivational interviewing, and wellness program design. You can build skills in client assessment, goal-setting strategies, and effective communication to support individuals in achieving their health objectives. Many courses introduce tools like health tracking apps and assessment questionnaires that enhance your ability to monitor progress and tailor coaching strategies.

Popular Health Coaching Courses and Certifications


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    Yale University

    Introduction to Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Rehabilitation, Clinical Research, Pathology, Precision Medicine, Patient Treatment, Maternal Health, Biology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Patient Education And Counseling, Molecular Biology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Dog Emotion and Cognition

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Learning Theory, Training Programs, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Research, Science and Research, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Scientific Methods, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Become an EMT

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Trauma Care, Pharmacotherapy, Automated External Defibrillator, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Child Health, Childbirth, Pediatric First Aid, Defibrillation, Clinical Assessment, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Blood Pressure, Vital Signs, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Revenue Cycle Management, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Conflict Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Patient Communication, Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Coding, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Medical History Documentation, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Patient-centered Care, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Records, Physiology, Payment Processing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Antibiotic Stewardship

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Medication Therapy Management, Utilization Management, Hospital Medicine, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests, Long Term Care

    4.7
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Abnormal Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Psychology, Experimentation, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Sex as a Biological Variable in the Conduct of Research

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Statistical Machine Learning, Research Methodologies, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Human Development, Applied Machine Learning, Quantitative Research, Research Design, Clinical Research, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Health Care, Health Equity, Health Policy

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Behavioral Health, Meal Planning And Preparation, Behavior Management, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Family Support, Exercise Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Terminology, CPT Coding, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Caring for the caregivers

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Care Coordination, Communication Strategies, Health Care, Needs Assessment, Recognizing Others, Patient Observation, Health Assessment, Organizational Skills, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Psychological Disorders and Therapies

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Psychological Evaluations, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health coaching courses

  • Introduction to Breast Cancer: Yale University
  • Dog Emotion and Cognition: Duke University
  • Become an EMT: University of Colorado System
  • Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
  • Antibiotic Stewardship: Stanford University
  • Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Sex as a Biological Variable in the Conduct of Research: University of Colorado System
  • Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam Preparation: SkillUp

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