Health and Wellness Coach (IHC) - Employment Skills Training

Train, live, and learn alongside fellow veterans in UHP’s 19-day Integrative Health Coach (IHC) program. Our 800-acre campus in Northwest Arkansas brings together a 17,000-square-foot training facility, outdoor spaces, on-campus housing, and meals in a structured learning environment. Classroom instruction and practical coaching cover motivational interviewing, behavior change, active listening, goal setting, accountability, health and wellness foundations, and professional ethics. Instructor demonstrations, peer coaching, and direct feedback help participants develop the skills to support lasting changes in clients’ daily lives. Career preparation is built into the program to support your pursuit of a human performance career immediately after graduation. To schedule your admissions interview: 1. Open UHP link: https://go.uhp.com/skillbridge?role=ihc 2. Click “See If You Qualify.” 3 Complete and submit all required form fields. 4. Schedule your admissions interview. Your admissions call will cover your career goals, transition timeline, and what you want to gain from IHC. We’ll explain the program, review funding options and SkillBridge next steps, and answer your questions to determine whether UHP is the right fit.

Health and wellness coaches work with individuals and groups to support healthier habits and progress toward client-defined goals. Responsibilities include helping clients identify priorities, explore motivation, establish realistic action steps, navigate barriers, and maintain accountability. Active listening, effective questioning, confidentiality, and professional boundaries are central to the role. Coaching supports clients in making sustainable lifestyle changes within the coach’s professional scope. Employment settings include corporate wellness programs, wellness organizations, community health programs, digital health companies, and healthcare organizations. Awarded Upon Graduation: 1. UHP Integrative Health Coach Certificate 2. Completion of UHP’s National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC)-approved education program. National Board Certification Pathway: Successful completion satisfies the approved education component of the NBHWC certification pathway. Graduates pursuing the National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) credential must also complete remaining qualifying coaching sessions (assisted by UHP post-graduation program), and pass the national board examination. National Board certification is awarded after all requirements are met.