Most individuals know what they should be doing to ensure they are in the best of health, have been told what to do by numerous healthcare professionals but still can't change their habits. Enter the health coach! Health coaching utilises the latest evidenced based behaviour change strategies to help guide and empower individuals towards taking responsibility for their own health and adopting long term and effective health promoting lifestyle choices. This can dramatically improve patient compliance and practitioner success rates, you can see the evidence here. 

This comprehensive practitioner training certificate is designed to offer healthcare professional the skills to help patients make lasting lifestyle change in a way they have never been able to manage before. It includes interactive workshops/webinars alongside structured home study, clinical practice, regular tutorials and course forums.

The Institute of Health Sciences is introducing this course to Ireland in association with The Wellness Coach Training Institute, based in Colorado, USA. Dr Michael Arloski PhD, Dean of the Institute and founder of Real Balance Global Wellness Services (www.realbalance.com) is a founding father of wellness coaching, licensed psychologist and professional certified coach with over thirty years of professional contribution to the field of wellness. The Wellness Coach Training Institute has trained thousands of wellness and health coaches and it’s training is recognised and approved by the American College of Sports Medicine, The American Holistic Nurses Association and The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. Dr Arloski is the author of Wellness Coaching For Lasting Lifestyle Change - the seminal book of the wellness coaching field, used by many universities and coach training schools. He keynotes, consults and trains on lifestyle improvement and wellness coaching, taking his message of wellness to four continents.  Michael is also an Adjunct Professor in the Integrative Health Studies Program at The California Institute for Integral Studies where he teaches wellness coaching in this acclaimed graduate program.

• Become one of Ireland’s first health and wellness coaches

• Join a new generation of healthcare professionals

• Be recognised for 37 Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH)

• Open yourself up to limitless opportunities in the healthcare arena

• Suitable for current healthcare professionals or those looking for an exciting career in this area

• Get listed on the IHS website as a Health and Wellness Coach 

• Continue on with your studies – top up to a Diploma in
  Diet, Health and Wellness by completing the IHS Certificate in Dietary Counselling

About the Course

The first of its kind in Ireland, this course ensures that students develop practical coaching skills in motivational interviewing, building an alliance with clients, understanding ‘readiness to change’, goal setting and planning, coaching in different healthcare settings and clinical practice.

Health coaching is not, however, just about building a rapport with clients and communicating effectively with them. Whilst these skills are hugely important, true health coaching requires the practitioner to step back from their usual role as educator and instead focus on becoming an ally to clients. This course will teach students how to do this effectively and to encourage individuals to take responsibility for their own health and develop personal strategies to change that work for them. This is a step-by-step process and may involve regular and numerous face to face, telephone and email consultations.

Additional modules include stress management and entrepreneurship, ensuring graduates leave with a unique range of coaching, therapeutic and business skills with which to build or progress a successful healthcare practice.

As with all of our courses, the format is modular, allowing you to direct the progress of your learning. All students will be assigned a personal tutor to guide and mentor throughout the programme. Online and face-to-face tutorials and a class forum are provided so that you receive the support that you need during your studies.

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Course Content

There are four modules in total. Some must be completed in-class whilst others may be completed as home study (should you choose this option) or by attending lectures. As this is a practitioner training course, case studies and an exam will be required to be completed and passed in order to graduate.
 
The course covers an array of vital coaching skills including: motivational interviewing, building an alliance with clients, understanding ‘readiness to change’, goal setting and planning, coaching in different healthcare settings and clinical practice. A module in stress management ensures graduates are uniquely positioned to help patients deal with one of the major causes of chronic ill health in the West, whilst our entrepreneurship modules instil vital business, communication and presentation skills to help build a successful practice.

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Entry Requirements

This certificate is a lifelong learning course and students are accepted on to this course through a combination of academic qualifications and relevant life experience.

(i) Normal minimum entry requirements
The minimum academic entry requirement for this course is a grade C at Junior Certificate or 4 GCSEs grades A to C. Equivalent international qualifications will also be accepted. A background in healthcare is beneficial.

(ii) Prior Learning and Prior Experiential Learning
Applicants with Prior Learning and Experiential Prior Learning will also be considered. All knowledge, skills and competencies accumulated through life and work experience will be considered.

All applicants will be interviewed to determine their suitability for the course.

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How to Apply

Training is an investment in your future. As with any investment it is important to identify what you wish to gain and which course will be most suitable for your needs. The Institute staff will spend time speaking with you to ensure you have all the information you need to make the right decision. We recommend you attend one of our regular open evenings to find out more about the course structure, content and career opportunities.

To enrol you will need to complete the application form, save it and email to info@instituteofhealthsciences.com 

If you would like IHS to contact you please fill out our online contact form and a staff member will get in touch with you shortly.

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