Osher Center for Integrative Health at UVM | University of Vermont Professional and Continuing Education

Pursue your passion for integrated health and wellness with UVM’s Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching curriculum. Offered through the UVM Osher Center for Integrative Health, the program will help you promote the health of individuals by engaging clients in positive behavior change.

UVM offers 3 programs including a 100% online, on campus, and hybrid option (that includes both on campus and online learning). You will have the opportunity to participate in specialty courses, practicum experiences, and earn up to 75 hours to sit for the NBHWC National Certification Exam.

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THIS ONLINE, NON-CREDIT PROGRAM IS FOR INDIVIDUALS interested in becoming a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBHWC)

Accelerated Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Program

Our accelerated online course allows you the opportunity to:

Complete curriculum in six months with other professionals and earn 75 hours for your NBHWC National Certification Exam.
Start during the Spring or Fall semesters.
Earn for-credit elective courses with specialty tracks, practicum experiences, and integrative health topic courses.
This program does not include coaching sessions that are required to complete prior to taking the national exam.

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THIS ACADEMIC CREDIT CERTIFICATE IS OFFERED IN A HYBRID FORMAT FOR INDIVIDUALS interested in becoming a National Board (NBHWC) Certified Health and Wellness Coach.

Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate

Our 15-credit course:

Follows the academic calendar, start dates in September (in-person) and January (online), complete the Certificate in three semesters or more. *
Earn 15 credits during Fall and Spring Semesters
Allows students to start collecting the 50 hours needed for the NBHWC National Certification Exam with the option to become board certified after two semesters.
Provides the opportunity for students to learn with other professional and matriculated students and earn a UVM Professional and Continuing Education academic certificate.

*Completing the full course includes the benefits of specialty tracks, practicum experiences, and integrative health topic courses. The course offered in a hybrid format with in-person immersion retreats and virtual weekly sessions. Starting in Fall 2023, the course will include a fully in-person option.

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THIS ON-CAMPUS, CREDIT CERTIFICATE IS FOR INDIVIDUALS looking to understand the philosophy of integrative health within our current healthcare system

Certificate in Integrative Healthcare

Our 15-credit on campus and online course in integrative healthcare allows you to:

Complete five courses over three semesters or more.*
Explore the philosophy, practices, research, and policy of integrative healthcare.
Participate in classes in yoga, positive psychology, mindfulness, health and the environment, herbalism, travel study.
Learn with other professional and matriculated students and earn a UVM Professional and Continuing Education academic certificate.
One course online and all other courses on campus in Burlington, Vermont

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