Certified Wellness Coach

Course overview

X. This is a 40 hour course designed for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. The focus is on developing the skills of coaching which integrate the theories of Motivational Interviewing and the Transtheoretical Model of Change into a guiding, client-centered approach within the context of health and wellness. The course is a combination of 22.75 hours of synchronous training and 17.25 hours of self-paced asynchronous training. Upon completion of the course, the therapist will earn the designation of a Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) through the Catalyst Coaching Institute. The wellness coach certification program is designed for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants of all skill levels with an interest in integrating health & wellness into their practices and lives. The PT or PTA may be working in a variety of settings such as outpatient clinics, community health settings, integration with other health care disciplines such as physicians, independent wellness coaching position. The PTA may be working under the oversight of the PT to prevent loss of fitness and to improve the overall health and well-being of the individual. Instructors: Suzanna Cooper, LPC, OTR/L, NBC-HWC Brad Cooper, PhD, MSPT, MBA