Health Coach Training Opportunity- Scholarships Available!

Health Coach Training & Certification Program

Introduction
We are excited to offer an opportunity for individuals to become certified health coaches through UTHSC by completing our specialized training program. This initiative is designed to support both non-clinical and clinical staff in gaining essential skills in health coaching and motivational interviewing.

For non-clinical staff, we are providing 30 full scholarships for health coaching certification, along with job placement assistance and five open positions currently available! For clinical staff (those already working in a clinical setting), we offer specialized training at a 50% discount for members of the Tennessee Heart Health Network.

The training is an interactive, self-paced program that provides an overview of behavior change theory and strategies, best practices of self-management prescribed for the most common chronic conditions, and evidence-based lifestyle management practices, emphasizing behavior change science and strategies for counseling patients and helping them to adopt healthier lifestyles.

Program Details

Pre-Requisites:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Passion for working in the area of health and well-being and desire to work in the community as a coach
• Commitment to completing the certification process (self-paced online)

How It Works:

• Fill out the application (link provided) by July 18, 2025.
• Awardees notified by July 30, 2025
• Attend an orientation meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00 pm CT (recording available if unable to attend).
• Begin your first course on August 5, 2025 (all courses are online and self-paced).
• Complete your second course by September 30, 2025.

How We Support You:

• Weekly optional study and practice sessions
• Dedicated faculty member available for questions regarding technical issues, course content, or the application process

For more information and to apply: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2RNYUX1x3UWeypqhnAnW-SeM3aye-4VDqLa8J8X5xK1UMjNMMEVQMEpLT0lUSEFGUVkyMEtGVDQ3SS4u

This Health Coach Training Program is a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills, receive certification, and potentially secure employment in the field. We encourage interested individuals to apply and take advantage of this career-enhancing opportunity. For questions or further details, please reach out to Amanda Gabarda at agabarda@uthsc.edu