HCA Training in Health Behaviour Change

Individual Training Pathway

CoreTraining

Introductory training in HCA health coaching/self-management support involves attending two workshops, ideally spaced approximately 3-6 months apart.  However, the second workshop can be attended at any time in the future, and regardless of the time lag it will benefit the participants' skills development and assimilation of the HCA Model into their specific role and clinical practice. 

• HCA Core Training Part 1: Health Coaching for Health Professionals: The HCA Model (2-day workshop) provides information about the HCA Model of Health Change and the techniques and processes required for clinicians to increase patient or client adherence to treatment and lifestyle recommendations. The training provides a stepped checklist of processes to consider, and optional tools and techniques to use when a patient or client is blocked from engaging in, or maintaining behaviour change.  It pays particular attention to dealing with patients or clients who are low in readiness change, while also reviewing techniques to use once a decision has been made to work on a particular health issue.  It can be applied to any individual or group setting where the client is required to make behaviour changes for better health outcomes.

Cost: $795 Early-bird rate (for payment made at least 1 month prior to workshop) / $895 usual workshop fees

• HCA Core Training Part 2: Applying the HCA Model in Practice (1-day workshop) (formerly known as Review & Update) builds on Part 1 by assisting clinicians to adapt the full model to their particular role and clinical practice.  It reviews and practices the most critical processes to apply, particularly when patients or clients are low in readiness to make changes.  The training format allows participants to clarify principles, processes and techniques, and to discuss their progress in using the HCA Model.  It provides participants with the opportunity to tailor the training content to their own needs and to work through common challenges.

Cost: $380

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HCA Model Certificate of Accreditation - Level 1 and Level 2 (formerly Certificate of Competency)

• The HCA Model Certificate of Accreditation - Level 1 and Level 2 is fully assessed case-based study for practitioners who have completed Part 1 and Part 2 of the HCA Core Training (note: Part 2: Applying the HCA Model in Practice must have been completed within the previous 12 months).

• The price for Level 1 also includes up to 60 minutes of telephone support for candidates giving an opportunity to ask questions, clarify requirements and get general guidance regarding the completion of the Certificate.

Cost: $495 Level 1 (conditions apply)

Cost: $545 Level 2 (conditions apply)

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In-house Workshops for Health Organisations

Health organisations such as Community Health Services, Divisions of General Practice, PCPs and professional organisations, can host an In-house workshop to be conducted in the organisation’s location for practitioners and managers. Find out more information about the In-house workshop option for organisations.

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