Organisation Training Options

 

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  • Introduction to organisational in-house training options 
  • Pricing for HCA Core Workshops
  • HCA Core Training Part 1 
  • HCA Core Training Part 2 plus Core Training for Managers
  • HCA Model Certificate of Accreditation Level 1 and Level 2
  • HCA Accreditation for Organisations and Programs 
  • HCA Peer Leader Development and Support
  • Train the Trainer
  • HCA Health Coaching Overview for GPs

Please note: if you are a Program Manager from NSW Health and are looking for information regarding the Severe Chronic Disease Management Program (Connecting Care), please click here

Health Coaching Australia conducts health coaching workshops in-house at your organisation's location or other venue. The in-house training option provides a cost effective alternative to sending staff to HCA-organised workshops that are open to individual registrations in capital cities. Organisations are able to make cost savings on venue and catering costs as well as staff travel and accommodation.

HCA provides the following professional pathways and organisational capacity building options in health behaviour change using Health Coaching for health professionals:


Training Pathway for Staff:


Capacity Building & Implementation Options for Organisations:

 
Notes:
  • Items marked with an asterisk (*) are the basic courses recommended for all practitioners, case managers or key workers working with clients for prevention and/or self-management of chronic disease or other health conditions.
  • Items marked with a tilde (~) are recommended for all team leaders, program managers and middle level managers whose role it is to support practitioners or to implement, support and evaluate programs.
  • Peer Leader support and Train the Trainer packages are additional options that organisations can elect to build capacity and sustainability, and to develop a higher level of skill and effectiveness within organisations.
  • Peer Leaders have a higher level of skill and understanding of health coaching techniques and applications. They are supported by HCA to develop skills among their peers and to implement health coaching-based interventions effectively. Contact HCA for more information about Peer Leader development and support.
  • Note: HCA Model Certificate of Accreditation Level 1 and Level 2 were formerly known as HCA Model Certificate of Competency - Level 1 and Level 2.

Overview of core workshop content 

Introductory training in HCA health coaching involves attending two workshops, ideally spaced approximately 3-6 months apart.  However, the second workshop can be held at any time in the future and regardless of the time lag will benefit the participants' skills development.

HCA Core Training Part 1: Health Coaching for Health Professionals: The HCA Model - 2-day workshop for Health Professionals

This 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 to change, whilst 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.

HCA Core Training Part 2: Applying the HCA Model in Practice - 1-day workshop for Health Practitioners (formerly known as Review & Update)

The 'Applying the Model' workshop 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 encountered with applying the model in practice.

HCA Core Training for Managers: Implementing Health Coaching in the Workplace: The HCA Model - 1/2-day workshop for Managers

It is critical for organisations looking to train staff members in health coaching that managers have an understanding of the HCA Model and are able to align organisational systems with this approach.

Management input is usually required to support staff in implementing self-management behaviour This workshop provides an overview of the HCA health coaching process, in order to support staff using the model and to align organisational systems with this approach.  Management input is usually required to support staff in implementing self-management behaviour change strategies because in addition to learning new skills, health coaching often represents a change in the way that clinicians practice.  It also often requires subsequent changes to paperwork and/or other data collection systems, reflection on key performance indicators, and allocation of time and human resources to skills development and systems integration.The HCA Managers' module presents an overview of the HCA Model, the rationale for using the model within community and other health agencies, and discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing health coaching into disease prevention programs, chronic condition self-management programs and usual clinical practice.  Managers are invited to raise issues and concerns for discussion with their peers in the workshop.

Pricing for HCA Core Workshops

Inclusions 

 Part  1

Part 2

Part 2 + Core Training for Managers

Part 1 + Part 2 + Core Training for Managers
Days of training 

2

1

1 + 1/2 

2 + 1 + 1/2
Number of visits to organisation 

1

1

1

2
All inclusive price (excl. GST) * 

$10,500

$5,750

$8,450

$18,000
All inclusive price (incl. GST) * 

$11,550

$6,325

$9,295

$19,800

 * All inclusive prices include facilitation fees, two nights accommodation in location for two facilitators, air and/or road transport costs for facilitators, printing of workbooks and loose leaf handouts for participants and administration fees.  Travel, accommodation, printing and freight are all booked and administered by HCA and printing is delivered to the workshop organiser.  Organisations need to book and pay for venue hire and catering and take registrations from participants.

Please note that running HCA Core Training Part 1 (2-day) for new participants and HCA Core Training Part 2 (1-day) for previous participants consecutively will attract a discount.

HCA Core Workshops: costs and administrative document downloads

 

HCA Skills Development and Capacity Building Options

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

This is for individual candidates and is a collection of case-study based assignments assessed at a University Post-graduate level for evidence of competency in using the HCA Model and 10 Step process for facilitating health behaviour change.

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

Pre-requisite: Attendance at an HCA Core Training Part 1 - 2-day workshop at any time in the past AND attendance at an HCA Core Training Part 2: Applying the HCA Model in Practice 1-day workshop in the previous 12 months.

  • Cost: $495 (not including marking of resubmitted assignments)

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

Upon successful completion of HCA Model Certificate of Accreditation - Level 1, participants are eligible to become candidates for HCA Model Certificate of Accreditation - Level 2. 

Pre-requisite: Attendance at an HCA Core Training Part 1 - 2-day workshop at any time in the past AND attendance at an HCA Core Training Part 2: Applying the HCA Model in Practice 1-day workshop in the previous 12 months AND successful completion of the HCA Model Certificate of Accreditation - Level 1

  • Cost: $545 (not including marking of resubmitted assignments)

  • Certification: HCA Model Certificate of Accreditation - Level 2

NEW! Peer Leader Development & Support



The purpose of the HCA Peer Leader Certification package is to support key personnel within health organisations to gain the knowledge and skills required to support the skills development of other staff in applying the HCA Model of Health Change in clinical practice and programs. 

The Certification includes; support for the candidate to complete the HCA Certificate of Accreditation - Level 1, monthly group teleconference mentoring sessions, training in delivery of an overview presentation in the health coaching approach plus many more additional resources and support.

Download more information here

Note: HCA Model Certificate of Accreditation - Level 1 and Level 2 were formerly known as HCA Model Certificate of Competency - Level 1 and Level 2.

HCA Input to Program Development and Implementation

There are a number of areas that HCA can assist with in planning/training and/or in consultancy input for organsiations who have or are embarking on health coaching program development or implementation.  Download more information here.

HCA Accreditation for Organisations and Programs

Organisations can apply for formal accreditation by HCA to verify that their health behaviour change systems are aligned with the HCA Model:

Bronze standard:
    • All health coaching staff have completed HCA Core Training Part 1.
    • Computerised or paper-based system protocols are aligned to support staff in following HCA Model processes.
    • Quality assurance protocols are deemed sufficient to test and support adherence by health coaching staff to the HCA Model principles and processes.  This includes audits of clinical content and adherence to HCA health behaviour change protocols, formally assessed at least once per calendar year for each health coaching health practitioner. 
    • The person/s conducting quality assurance has attained HCA Model Certificate of Accreditation - Level 2, or HCA Model Certificate of Accreditation - Level 1 plus HCA Model QA assessment training.
Silver standard:
    • All health coaching staff have completed HCA Core Training Part 1.
    • All health coaching staff that have been with the organisation for 6 months of more have completed HCA Core Training Part 2.
    • Computerised or paper-based systems protocols are aligned to support staff in following HCA Model processes.
    • Quality assurance protocols are deemed sufficient to test and support adherence by health coaching staff to the HCA Model principles and processes.  This includes audits of clinical content and adherence to HCA health behaviour change protocols, formally assessed at least once per calendar year for each health coaching health practitioner. 
    • The person/s conducting quality assurance has attained HCA Model Certificate of Accreditation - Level 2, or HCA Model Certificate of Accreditation - Level 1 plus HCA Model QA assessment training. 
Gold standard:
  • All health coaching staff have completed HCA Core Training Part 1.
  • All health coaching staff that have been with the organisation for 6 months or more have HCA Core Training Part 2.
  • All health coaching staff that have been with the organisation for 6 months or more have completed certification of at least HCA Model Certificate of Accreditation - Level 1,
  • Computerised or paper-based system protocols are aligned to support staff in following HCA Model processes.
  • Quality assurance protocols are deemed sufficient to test and support adherence by health coaching staff to the HCA Model principles and processes.  This includes audits of clinical content and adherence to HCA health behaviour change protocols, formally assessed at least once per calendar year for each health coaching health practitioner. 
  • The person/s conducting quality assurance has attained HCA Model Certificate of Accreditation - Level 2, or HCA Model Certificate of Accreditation - Level 1 plus HCA Model QA assessment training. 
Contact HCA for further information or to discuss your specific organisational needs.

Specialist Workshops

HCA Health Coaching Overview for GPs - Half-day workshop

This workshop is ideal for GPs and other health practitioners with short consultation times as it focuses on an overview of the HCA Model and how to implement it into a quicker time-frame.

View organisations that have conducted in-house training in health coaching with HCA.

Click here to access the HCA Part 1 and Part 2 training workshops that you can send individual staff to.  Registration can be completed online with an option of "Payment by Organisation" (either by credit card or by payment to follow at a later date - by cheque or direct debit).

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