9 units of CEC/CU

This course provides health and wellness coaches with foundational knowledge and coaching applications to support prevention and self-management of chronic disease.

Upon completion of this program, the coach will be able to:

1. Describe the primary types of cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, and explain their common risk factors.
   
2. Explain the components of metabolic syndrome and how they contribute to cardiovascular risk and chronic disease.
   
3. Identify the role of chronic inflammation in arthritis, metabolic dysfunction, and cardiovascular disease.
   
4. Recognize lifestyle and behavioral factors that influence cardiometabolic health and inflammatory processes.
   
5. Interpret basic lipid panel markers (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides) and identify common lipid abnormalities.
   
6. Explain how lipid abnormalities are associated with cardiovascular and metabolic health risks.
   
7. Apply foundational knowledge to support informed, non-diagnostic conversations with clients about heart health, inflammation, and risk reduction.
8. Differentiate between education, coaching support, and clinical diagnosis within scope of practice.
9. Describe key concepts related to overweight, obesity, BMI, and waist circumference using evidence-informed, non-diagnostic language.
10. Explain the benefits and limitations of BMI and waist circumference as health indicators.
11. Identify foundational principles of healthy nutrition, hydration, physical activity, and reduced sedentary behavior.
12. Describe the relationship between stress, emotional health, and overall well-being.
13. Explain the health impacts of tobacco use, alcohol use, and substance misuse using evidence-informed, non-diagnostic language.
14. Identify common stressors and coping behaviors that influence health-related choices.

This CE course is approved by NBHWC for 3 continuing education units (CEA-100233-3)

This CE course is approved by NBHWC for 3 continuing education units (CEA-100233-4)

This CE course is approved by NBHWC for 3 continuing education units (CEA-100233-5)