Supporting Prevention and Self-management of
Chronic Disease Part I, II and III
Supporting Prevention and Self-management
of Chronic Disease Part IĀ
(CEA-100233-3)
This course provides a foundational understanding of key chronic health conditions that significantly impact long-term health and quality of life. Participants will explore cardiovascular disease, with a focus on heart disease and stroke, gaining insight into underlying risk factors, prevention strategies, and lifestyle influences on heart health.
The course also examines metabolic syndrome, arthritis, and chronic inflammation, highlighting how these interconnected conditions affect the body and contribute to disease progression. Emphasis is placed on understanding inflammation as a common thread and recognizing opportunities for supportive lifestyle and behavior change.
In addition, participants will learn to interpret lipid abnormalities and lipid panel results, building confidence in understanding cholesterol markers and their relevance to cardiovascular and metabolic health. While not diagnostic in nature, this course equips learners with the knowledge to have informed, supportive conversations and to better guide individuals toward heart-healthy, inflammation-reducing choices.
This course is ideal for health professionals, coaches, and wellness practitioners seeking to strengthen their understanding of cardiometabolic health and apply this knowledge in client-centered, educational, and preventative contexts.
Upon completion of this program, the coach will be able toĀ
- Describe the primary types of cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, and explain their common risk factors.
- Ā Explain the components of metabolic syndrome and how they contribute to cardiovascular risk and chronic disease.
- Identify the role of chronic inflammation in arthritis, metabolic dysfunction, and cardiovascular disease.
- Recognize lifestyle and behavioral factors that influence cardiometabolic health and inflammatory processes.
- Interpret basic lipid panel markers (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides) and identify common lipid abnormalities.
- Explain how lipid abnormalities are associated with cardiovascular and metabolic health risks.
- Apply foundational knowledge to support informed, non-diagnostic conversations with clients or patients about heart health, inflammation, and risk reduction.
- Differentiate between education, coaching support, and clinical diagnosis within scope of practice.
3Ā Units of CEC/CE
$67
Supporting Prevention and Self-management
of Chronic Disease Part IIĀ
(CEA-100233-4)
This course provides health and wellness coaches with foundational knowledge and practical coaching applications related to overweight and obesity, BMI and waist circumference, healthy weight, optimal nutrition and hydration, and physical activity and sedentary behavior. Participants explore how weight-related measures are used in healthcare settings and how to discuss them ethically, sensitively, and within scope of practice.
Emphasis is placed on supporting client awareness, autonomy, and sustainable behavior change, rather than weight-centric or prescriptive approaches. Coaches learn to facilitate strengths-based conversations around nutrition, movement, hydration, and daily habits while honoring individual values, cultural context, and lived experience. This course supports NBC-HWCs in promoting health-enhancing behaviors aligned with NBHWC competencies and standards of practice.
Upon completion of this program, the coach will be able to:
- Describe key concepts related to overweight, obesity, BMI, and waist circumference using evidence-informed, non-diagnostic language.
- Explain the benefits and limitations of BMI and waist circumference as health indicators.
- Identify foundational principles of healthy nutrition, hydration, physical activity, and reduced sedentary behavior.
3Ā Units of CEC/CE
$67
Supporting Prevention and Self-management
of Chronic Disease Part IIIĀ
(CEA-100233-5)
This course provides health and wellness coaches with foundational knowledge and coaching applications related to stress and emotional health, tobacco avoidance, moderate or no alcohol use, and substance misuse awareness. Participants explore how chronic stress, emotional well-being, and substance use behaviors influence overall health, while learning how to address these topics ethically, compassionately, and within the scope of health and wellness coaching.
Ā The course emphasizes client-centered, strengths-based approaches that support awareness, self-regulation, and sustainable behavior change. Coaches learn to facilitate supportive conversations, recognize when referral is appropriate, and integrate stress management and healthy coping strategies that align with NBHWC competencies and standards of practice.
Upon completion of this program, the coach will be able to:
- Describe the relationship between stress, emotional health, and overall well-being.
- Explain the health impacts of tobacco use, alcohol use, and substance misuse using evidence-informed, non-diagnostic language.
- Identify common stressors and coping behaviors that influence health-related choices.
3Ā Units of CEC/CE
$67
