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Graduate Health & Wellness Coaching Certificate

The Online Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching  at the University of Cincinnati will provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to implement initiatives to guide individuals, clients, or patients through positive behavioral and lifestyle changes. Students will learn evidence-based skillful conversation, clinical interventions and strategies to positively and safely engage client or patients in health behavior change. Health coaches safely guide clients and patients who may have chronic conditions or those at moderate to high risk for chronic conditions.

Program Benefits

Designed and led by expert-faculty, this coaching certificate will help you expand your skillset and opportunities for success in this rapidly evolving field without putting your life on hold. When you earn your Health and Wellness Coaching certificate online from the University of Cincinnati, you’ll gain practical, job-ready expertise in the latest concepts, techniques, and at less cost, than a master’s degree.

Plus, all credits taken as part of this certificate may be subsequently applied toward a Master of Science in Health & Wellness Management degree.

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Designed with you in mind

Designed with the busy health professional in mind, this program is100% online with part-time and full-time scheduling options

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Start-to-graduation support

Every student enrolled online is assigned a dedicated Student Success Coordinator

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Improve Health outcomes

Gain advanced knowledge or various lifestyle interventions that can prevent or manage chronic diseases

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Advance your career

Learn strategies to better the health behaviors of individuals and develop client-centered health and wellness coach skills that center around effective goal-setting

Who should enroll in this certificate?

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If you are currently working within a health-related field or practice and/or you’re passionate about helping individuals improve their health through positive behavior change, then this certificate is a great fit for you.

If you’re currently participating or interested in fitness roles, personal training, healthcare, nursing, or corporate wellness, then this certificate can advance your resume and skillset to help you achieve your career goals. If you choose to continue on and pursue your Master’s in Health & Wellness Management, then you will also be eligible to pursue the Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) credential from the National Wellness Institute (NWI) upon graduation.

  • Acupuncturists
  • Chiropractors
  • Dietitians/Nutritionists
  • Nurses/Nurse Practitioners
  • Pharmacists
  • Physical/Occupational Therapists
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Psychiatrists/Therapists/Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Wellness/Fitness Professionals

Contact us today!

For more information, contact Kelly Lyle, Education Program Director at woosleka@ucmail.uc.edu

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Osher Center for Integrative Health

Medical Sciences Building Suite 4358
231 Albert Sabin Way
PO Box 670582 
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0582

Mail Location: 0582
Phone: 513-558-2310
Fax: 513-558-3266
Email: osher.integtrative@uc.edu