Health Coach Job Description
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A Health Coach deals with a health concern and assists patients in making healthy changes to promote development in health and wellness. Their role is to provide guidance, develop health plans, and conduct seminars for clients. Their responsibilitites are to work with other health care providers, support clients in their recovery, conduct initial consultations, contact and perform initial interviews, and provide necessary coaching.
Steps to take to start your career as a Health Coach and other jobs like it
- There are many aspects to wellness, health coaching and alternative medicine to pursue. They require different levels of training and preparation and have work duties that appeal to different types of people. Do your research on what best aligns to your passion, skills and experience.
- Certain wellness programs can be completed in weeks (example Certified Wellness Coach) but other wellness related positions require a bachelor’s and potential advanced degrees in relevant fields like public health, health promotion, nutrition. Consider pursuing advanced degrees or certifications in related fields to further enhance your skills and career prospects such as Certified Wellness Program Coordinator (CWPC).
- Gain knowledge in health behavior change theories, wellness program design, and evaluation methodologies. Develop strong organizational and project management skills to effectively plan, coordinate, and manage wellness programs and events. Enhance your communication skills to effectively engage with employees, stakeholders, and external vendors. Familiarize yourself with relevant laws and regulations related to workplace wellness programs, such as HIPAA and ADA compliance.
- Network with professionals in the wellness industry, including human resources professionals and healthcare providers. Join professional associations and organizations related to wellness and health promotion, such as the National Wellness Institute or the Wellness Council of America. Attend conferences, workshops, and seminars to stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging research.
Why I choose This Wellness Career
I had lots of different careers, but if I had known how fulfilling this career would be, I wish I had started it earlier. I am a wellness practitioner. Primary, I work in the quantum field of energy health care.
Homeopathy is my main thing, and I help release trauma, help people release trauma and get better. I took this job because I was headed to medical school, and I decided after working in the emergency room as a unit secretary for a while, that that's not the kind of medicine I wanted to practice. I wanted to do something a little more holistic that looked at the totality of what was going on with the person, whether what was going on in their life, all the combination of things that you could look at that would derange someone's health. And so I wanted a different fit for helping people.
Job Requirements
So the job requirements, first of all, is to have compassion for people and to love people. And I think that's the first requirement for the type of work that I do. I don't think everyone has to have a bachelor's, but I have a bachelor's, and most of the people that I know have bachelor's degrees. And then you do like a three or four year homeopathic training. My program was in San Francisco, but there's online programs all over the country.
My Average Workweek
Averaged work week is three to four days a week, telehealth, that means online. And then I do pop-up clinics going to different states and doing a clinic for four days where I go in, I treat a community, and then I continue following them, which that's when it comes back in my four or five days a week with follow-ups.
Pros and Cons
You get to see people's lives change for the better. I mean, that's the biggest pro because I see miraculous change in people's lives in getting better for the better. Their anxiety, depression, physical pains. I mean, I see all that happen right before my eyes. The cons is it's my addiction. I can't stop doing it. I can't stop, I mean, I'll do a clinic and I work maybe seven hours straight because I keep seeing people get better. And so the cons are you will get so deep into it, you kind of forget to take care of yourself.
How to Get Into This Field
So if you're interested in getting into this field, like I say, it's a matter of having compassion for people and wanting to help. And it doesn't matter, any background that you have is beneficial if you love people. So if you're already in the medical field, it's a great adjunct to whatever modalities you're currently working in. And if you're just switching careers, it's also a great way to really do something that you want fulfillment in and make a change in. And you know what? By helping others, you help yourself.
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Education you need to become a Health Coach
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- Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Kinesiology - Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Arts (b.a.)
- Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Business Administration
- Associate Degree
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