{"id":1549,"date":"2026-05-14T21:59:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T21:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/?page_id=1549"},"modified":"2026-05-27T17:55:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:55:02","slug":"pathway-to-clinical-health-and-wellbeing-coach-chwc-credential","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/professional-development\/institute-for-behavioral-health-and-wellness-training\/pathway-to-clinical-health-and-wellbeing-coach-chwc-credential\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Coaching in Clinical Environments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Health-Coaching-in-Clinical-Environments-1-1024x356.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Health-Coaching-in-Clinical-Environments-1-1024x356.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Health-Coaching-in-Clinical-Environments-1-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Health-Coaching-in-Clinical-Environments-1-768x267.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Health-Coaching-in-Clinical-Environments-1.png 1208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200b\u200b4-Week Cohorts, Mondays and Wednesdays | 4:30 &#8211; 7 p.m. CT | Virtual via Zoom\u200b<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Bridging Certification and Real-World Healthcare Practice<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is this program about?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We prepare you to step into healthcare with clarity, confidence, and practical skill as a Clinical&nbsp;Health and Wellbeing Coach (CHWC). Through applied learning, you will build the capabilities required to contribute meaningfully within clinical teams, support real-world patient outcomes, and meet the standards expected for CHWC certification.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Available in 3 Different Virtual&nbsp;Cohort Options:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mondays and Wednesdays: 4:30 &#8211; 7 p.m. CT, July 6 &#8211; July 29, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mondays and Wednesdays: 4:30 &#8211; 7 p.m. CT, August 3 &#8211; August 26, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mondays and Wednesdays: 4:30 &#8211; 7 p.m.\u200b CT, August 31 &#8211; September 28, 2026&nbsp;(\u200bThere will be no class on Labor Day, September 7)\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">8 Module Program<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>1. Where am I?<\/strong><br>Navigate healthcare systems with confidence and understand where health coaching fits within real-world care delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Who am I here?<\/strong><br>Define your role clearly and communicate your value as a healthcare-integrated coach within interdisciplinary teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. How do clients get to me?<\/strong><br>Understand referral pathways, intake processes, and how clients enter coaching within clinical settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. What do I write?<\/strong><br>Document your work professionally&nbsp;using clear, compliant language that supports communication with healthcare teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. What do I do in sessions?<\/strong><br>Apply your coaching skills in real clinical contexts while aligning with care plans, time constraints, and scope of practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. How do I sustain care?<\/strong><br>Support ongoing behavior change by helping clients navigate real-life barriers, adherence challenges, and long-term health goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. What can get me in trouble?<\/strong><br>Recognize risks, maintain boundaries, and practice safely within ethical and clinical guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. How do I show value?<\/strong><br>Track outcomes, communicate impact, and demonstrate your value within healthcare systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\">Register for a free info session to get started<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Program&nbsp;Fee | $1,500\u200b per Person<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Register for an info session to learn more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Early registration is encouraged; enrollment is limited to 24 students per cohort.&nbsp;Registrants will be processed in the order they are&nbsp;received.&nbsp;\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is Your Instructor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Brian-Krolczyk-1.png\" alt=\"Headshot of Brian Krolczyk\" class=\"wp-image-1573 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Brian-Krolczyk-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Brian-Krolczyk-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Brian-Krolczyk-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Brian Krolczyk, PhD, NBC-HWC\u200b\u200b<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200bProgram Director, UWSP Health and Wellness Coaching Graduate Certificate Program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Associate Professor, School of Health Sciences and Wellness UWSP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founding Board Member, Institute for Behavior Change (IBC)\u200b<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6f7b7f7e3dff2736c353635aab1eaed6\">continuing education terms and conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-primary-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-86cba4eb35cbd3cd311e5d5925436481\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Cancellation and Refund<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Continuing Education and Outreach office reserves the right to&nbsp;reschedule or&nbsp;cancel a program due to low enrollment, instructor illness, or other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, participants will receive a full refund.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please provide an active email address that you regularly check when registering, so we can contact you if a program is cancelled or rescheduled.&nbsp;<br>To cancel your registration, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ibhwt@uwsp.edu%E2%80%8B\">ibhwt@uwsp.edu&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Refunds will be granted if the Continuing Education and Outreach office is notified at least seven (7) days prior to the start of the program. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than seven (7) days before the programs start date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-primary-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e8700d1dce611647524b4419f69a5056\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Certification and Credential Decisions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This program supports preparation for CHWC certification; final certification credential decisions are determined independently by the Institute for Behavior Change (IBC).\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-primary-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a23479cd06a394bbe709203458f85a47\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Registration and Payment<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Registration is complete only after full payment has been received. Program fees must be paid prior to the start of the program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-primary-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a375c86adb02d44a35c41e947c22b50b\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Technology Requirements<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>To create a safe space, ensure proper engagement in the program, and provide participants with the CCEs and CEs for this course, we expect all participants&nbsp;to attend&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;duration of the training,&nbsp;have a good internet connection,&nbsp;and&nbsp;participate with&nbsp;the camera on.&nbsp;\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants are responsible for ensuring their computer and internet connection meet the minimum requirements to participate in virtual programs via Zoom. For the best experience, we recommend using the&nbsp;<strong>Chrome<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>Firefox<\/strong>&nbsp;web browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Continuing Education and Outreach office is&nbsp;<strong>not responsible<\/strong>&nbsp;for participant technology issues, including but not limited to inadequate internet bandwidth, connectivity problems, or equipment malfunctions.&nbsp;\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-primary-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-fcce422f7be91004bd6bf65998a56395\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Special Needs and Accommodations<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request if made at least two (2) weeks in advance. 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